Chicago Sun-Times SAN DIEGO — U.S. troops are increasingly using an easy-to-get herbal mix called "Spice," which mimics a marijuana high, is hard to detect and can bring on hallucinations that last for days. The abuse of the drug has so alarmed military officials that they’ve launched an aggressive testing…
FTC compensates 320,000 victims of fake antivirus scams
The tale of notorious malware multi-national Innovative Marketing has taken another extraordinary turn with the news that it is to fund refunds to hundreds of thousands of US consumers duped into buying its bogus antivirus products. An announcement on the website of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said that…
Fake Caller ID
A reader responds to a front-page article about caller ID spoofing. View full post on caller id spoofing – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Suspects arrested in fake ID and gift card scam
Illinois State police found fake credit cards and gift cards and $12,362 in cash during a routine traffic stop. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security Gregory Evans | LinkedIn Interview With Gregory Evans Gregory Evans Security Expert…
HTCS1: The FBI shuts down 150 websites accused of selling fake products. Read more at http://t.co/xqBZMnjk
HTCS1: The FBI shuts down 150 websites accused of selling fake products. Read more at http://t.co/xqBZMnjk View full post on Twitter / HTCS1
Warning out vs fake iTunes ‘gift certificate’ malware
Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who tried to leave the Philippines on medical grounds while election fraud charges were being prepared against her, is well enough to leave the hospital where she was arrested, she and her doctors agree. Article source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/warning-vs-fake-itunes-gift-certificate-malware-122805798.html View full post on National Cyber Security »…
Irish biz rife with fake sites slurping victims’ privates
Volunteer hit squad tells of thugs sneaking onto servers Irish websites have become a prime target for phishing fraudsters over recent months with multiple incidents of fraudsters setting up counterfeit banking sites on compromised but otherwise legitimate websites.… View full post on cyber security alerts – Yahoo! News Search Results…
Surveillance Company Says It Sent Fake iTunes, Flash Updates, Documents Show
A company called Gamma International touts its ability to send a “fake iTunes update” that can infect computers with surveillance software, according to one of the company’s marketing videos. View full post on hacking tools – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Fake Bank Site Spreads Malware
OCC Issues Warning About HelpWithMyBank.comA warning issued this week by the OCC about a fake banking website highlights the need for stronger domain-naming practices, especially in the financial space. View full post on CUInfoSecurity.com Articles RSS Syndication View full post on National Cyber Security
I-Team Fake Credit Cards
It’s a scam costing Louisianans hundreds of thousands of dollars every year — fake credit cards. Now, thieves are stepping up their game and simply buying stolen credit card numbers and charging your account. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on…
