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May

Obama to set out cyber security strategyMay 29, 2009
Microsoft warns of DirectX security flawMay 29, 2009
Windows 7 will be harder for hackers to crackMay 28, 2009
Cyber crook gets over eight years for phishing racketMay 28, 2009
Security expert recommends two-part passwordsMay 28, 2009
Twitter users warned not to fall for scam promising more followersMay 27, 2009
Spam levels soar above 90 per centMay 27, 2009
Crooks set to use social networks for attacksMay 26, 2009
FBI and US Marshals' computers hit by virusMay 22, 2009
Conficker worm 'spreading far and wide'May 21, 2009
Social networking sites not fully deleting photosMay 21, 2009
Adobe adopts Microsoft's patch Tuesday strategyMay 21, 2009
Pushdo gang a is 'business-orientated'May 20, 2009
Webmail 'secret' questions a small barrier for crooksMay 20, 2009
Most websites have security weaknesses, report showsMay 19, 2009
Security expert warns of fake Windows 7 programmeMay 18, 2009
Ford warns consumers not to fall for phishing scamMay 18, 2009
Website tricking users with fake Adobe Flash PlayerMay 15, 2009
Facebook users attacked in phishing crooksMay 15, 2009
Twitter in the spotlight again with high-profile hackMay 14, 2009
Adobe vulnerability coveredMay 13, 2009
Microsoft patches Office PowerPoint flawMay 13, 2009
Twitter users at risk from ID thief due to new crazeMay 12, 2009
Google put on receiving end as hackers take over domain nameMay 11, 2009
Microsoft to test Windows 7 performance with fake patchesMay 11, 2009
Virginia says no to ransom demandsMay 8, 2009
Crooks use search engines to position malware-laden swine flu sitesMay 7, 2009
'Critical' Google Chrome patch issuedMay 7, 2009
Atlanta firm faults free proxy server TorMay 6, 2009
Security vendor's website found to have flawsMay 6, 2009
Crooks demand $10m after stealing patient dataMay 5, 2009
Consumers warned of KMart phishing scamMay 5, 2009
Expert faults Facebook security queriesMay 1, 2009
Twitter systems breached againMay 1, 2009
Microsoft to engineers Windows 7 to tackle USB malwareMay 1, 2009

April

Facebook under attack through new phishing scamApril 30, 2009
Targeted messages on the rise, expert warnsApril 30, 2009
Adobe warns of flaw in Acrobat PDF ReaderApril 29, 2009
Phishers smartening up with online threatsApril 29, 2009
Swine flu-related domain names being registeredApril 28, 2009
Experts warn Conficker is on attack modeApril 28, 2009
Salma Hayek's details laid bare after email breachApril 27, 2009
Crooks exploit girl's death to serve up malwareApril 27, 2009
Google issues patch for Chrome vulnerabilityApril 24, 2009
20% of machines are 'never patched'April 24, 2009
Adware firm goes under to cheers from security expertsApril 23, 2009
Mozilla warns of memory corruption vulnerabilityApril 22, 2009
Experts warn of mounting social networking online security threatApril 22, 2009
Teen hacker incarcerated for notorious exploitsApril 21, 2009
Crooks smarten up as consumers get savvyApril 20, 2009
Crooks take advantage of Twitter woes to target consumersApril 20, 2009
Mac OSX botnet emergesApril 17, 2009
Crooks shift focus to end usersApril 17, 2009
Oracle issues 43 critical patchesApril 16, 2009
Organised criminals behind majority of data breachesApril 15, 2009
Crooks exploit Ford in scareware attackApril 15, 2009
ID theft industry thrivingApril 15, 2009
Twitter on receiving end of 17-year-old hackerApril 14, 2009
Conficker worm needs new security solutionApril 14, 2009
Microsoft warns of rogue softwareApril 8, 2009
Microsoft warns of new Conficker cloneApril 7, 2009
Spam levels rise to 85% in MarchApril 7, 2009
Don't let your guard down, expert warnsApril 6, 2009
Microsoft warns of PowerPoint flawApril 3, 2009
FBI warns of new Oprah Winfrey scamApril 2, 2009
New image phishing method highlightedApril 2, 2009
Recession sours increased phishing attacksApril 1, 2009
Firms ignoring internal threatsApril 1, 2009
Conficker launch appears harmlessApril 1, 2009
US completes first prosecution of foreign phisherApril 1, 2009

March

February

Legitimate servers used to host phishing sitesFebruary 26, 2009
Hackers hit with instant message phishing scamFebruary 25, 2009
Brad Pitt lands malware OscarFebruary 25, 2009
100,000 at risk of ID theft as breach hits University of FloridaFebruary 24, 2009
Facebook application 'linked to rogue sites'February 24, 2009
Consumers unwilling to change old habitsFebruary 24, 2009
Online gamers targeted by online threatsFebruary 23, 2009
Microsoft outlines new security possibilities with GazelleFebruary 23, 2009
Consumers warned of new banking trojansFebruary 23, 2009
Firms' neglect leads to data breaches, expert saysFebruary 20, 2009
Adobe warns of flaw in Reader and Acrobat 9February 20, 2009
Hacker reveals SSL encryption bypassFebruary 19, 2009
Scammers use get-rich-quick ruse on FacebookFebruary 19, 2009
Biggest amount of phishing attacks directed at the UKFebruary 18, 2009
Hannah Montana star's Twitter account hackedFebruary 17, 2009
Microsoft offers huge reward to catch hackerFebruary 13, 2009
FAA employees at risk as hacker steals employee dataFebruary 12, 2009
Hackers target security vendorsFebruary 12, 2009
IRS warns of phishing scams in tax seasonFebruary 12, 2009
Security experts warn of impending Valentine's Day phishing attacksFebruary 11, 2009
Huston court system paralysed by computer virus February 11, 2009
Hackers claim to have compromised KasperskyFebruary 9, 2009
Security measures help reduce ID fraud despite increase in victimsFebruary 9, 2009
US government contractor warns employees of ID theftFebruary 6, 2009
Millions of dollars stolen in just ten hours by crooksFebruary 6, 2009
Protecting email communications vital in 2009February 5, 2009
Cyber crooks reinvent their attacks with parking ticket scamFebruary 5, 2009
Pinch trojan continues to cause havocFebruary 4, 2009
Internet users warned against unwittingly aiding cyber crooksFebruary 4, 2009
Cyber crooks swoop in on Google VideoFebruary 3, 2009
Experts warn of banking trojanFebruary 3, 2009
Businesses used to attack consumersFebruary 3, 2009
US hangs on top as leading virus producerFebruary 2, 2009

January

Former Fannie Mae engineer accused of malware sabotageJanuary 30, 2009
Monday mornings with Barack ObamaJanuary 30, 2009
ID fraud and online data theft concern ecommerce platformsJanuary 29, 2009
Wi-Fi networks vulnerable to viral attackJanuary 29, 2009
Internet security experts expect more cases like MonsterJanuary 28, 2009
Internet Explorer 8 'will not solve internet software issue'January 28, 2009
Cyber crooks launch Valentine's Day spam emailsJanuary 28, 2009
'Lack of response' to Obama social network threatJanuary 27, 2009
Kanye West blames hackers for porn declarationJanuary 27, 2009
Monster feels the brunt of cyber crooksJanuary 26, 2009
Mac OS X under threat from trojan horseJanuary 23, 2009
US credit-card firm hit by crooksJanuary 21, 2009
Legit websites host malwareJanuary 21, 2009
Northwest Airlines scam switches to United AirlinesJanuary 20, 2009
Cyber crooks fly ahead with South Africa world cup scamJanuary 20, 2009
How to tackle in-session phishingJanuary 19, 2009
Nine million infected as computer virus spreadsJanuary 19, 2009
Cyber crooks lure victims with Obama job rejection newsJanuary 19, 2009
Former employee plants viruses to revenge sackingJanuary 16, 2009
Experts warn of increase in threats ahead of Obama inaugurationJanuary 16, 2009
New version of Conficker worm spottedJanuary 15, 2009
Windows and Apple Mac users warned of Safari vulnerabilityJanuary 14, 2009
Paris Hilton fans targeted by cyber crooksJanuary 14, 2009
Phishing technique raises more concern for financial organisationsJanuary 14, 2009
Learning how to identify phishing can prevent ID theftJanuary 13, 2009
Researchers warn of online threat of digital flawJanuary 12, 2009
File sharing websites full of online threats, expert warnsJanuary 12, 2009
Cyber crooks exploit Israeli -Palestinian conflictJanuary 9, 2009
Crooks target users with fake profilesJanuary 7, 2009
18-year-old admits to Twitter hackJanuary 7, 2009
Hackers launch attacks on Israeli websitesJanuary 7, 2009
Firms to boost security budgets in 2009January 6, 2009
Twitter breach bigger than originally thoughtJanuary 6, 2009
Cyber crooks increasingly warming up to MacsJanuary 5, 2009
Mobile workers warned against Public Wireless networksJanuary 2, 2009

2008

December

Mobile malware set to increaseDecember 31, 2008
CAs under scrutiny over internet securityDecember 31, 2008
Phishers exploiting Google calendarDecember 30, 2008
Internet could see film-style age ratingsDecember 29, 2008
Economy and cyber crime 'linked'December 23, 2008
Crooks attempt to bypass security softwareDecember 19, 2008
Crooks adapt new methods to expose users to threatsDecember 19, 2008
Internet users warned to be more vigilant in festive seasonDecember 18, 2008
Microsoft moves to patch vulnerabilityDecember 18, 2008
Social networking sites under attack as crooks step up pressureDecember 16, 2008
Online expert highlights how to deal with phishingDecember 16, 2008
Online threats on the rise with spam emails making 90 per centDecember 16, 2008
Attacks exploiting IE vulnerability increasingDecember 15, 2008
Internet telephony under threat from cyber crooksDecember 15, 2008
Cyber security needs international cooperationDecember 12, 2008
Microsoft warns of exploit codeDecember 12, 2008
Another exploit using McDonald's exposedDecember 11, 2008
Exploit code 'mistakenly' releasedDecember 11, 2008
Last patches of the year issued by MicrosoftDecember 10, 2008
US should reduce its internet security threat share, expert saysDecember 9, 2008
2009 will bring with it new threatsDecember 9, 2008
Retailers targeted by hackersDecember 8, 2008
White House cyber security office proposedDecember 8, 2008
Facebook under attack from 'koobface'December 8, 2008
Send a hacker to catch a hackerDecember 5, 2008
Changes to Acrobat 9 make it insecure, expert warnsDecember 5, 2008
Airline ticket, what airline ticket?December 5, 2008
More punishment needed to dissuade cyber crooksDecember 4, 2008
Thousands exposed to online threats in agency mishapDecember 4, 2008
Phishing attacks rise during Thanksgiving weekDecember 3, 2008
SonicWall leaves users exposed to online threatsDecember 3, 2008
CryptoCard may impact ID fraudDecember 2, 2008
Weight loss spam emails expected to riseDecember 2, 2008
Apple urges installation of security softwareDecember 2, 2008
Burger lovers targeted by phishing scamDecember 1, 2008

November

CBS booby trapped as cyber crooks launch stealth attacksNovember 28, 2008
Cyber attack causes concern in the USNovember 28, 2008
Facebook wins case against spammerNovember 26, 2008
Town loses thousands of dollars to cyber crooksNovember 26, 2008
60,000 exposed to ID theft following hackNovember 25, 2008
Underground economy worth millions of poundsNovember 24, 2008
Security solution for USB flash drives launchedNovember 24, 2008
US firms get extension on security regulationsNovember 21, 2008
Airport Wi-Fi can compromise securityNovember 21, 2008
Trojan targets Mac OSNovember 21, 2008
Congressional committee censures Chinese hackersNovember 20, 2008
Hotmail users warned of phishing scamNovember 20, 2008
Microsoft says it is not rivalling security vendorsNovember 20, 2008
IRS warns consumers of email scamNovember 19, 2008
Cyber crooks use legitimate websites to infect usersNovember 18, 2008
Hannah Montana star targeted in 'sick' attackNovember 17, 2008
DHHS clients exposed to Id theft as laptops are lostNovember 15, 2008
Palin hacker 'not a hacker'November 14, 2008
Election doubles spam output from the USNovember 14, 2008
Increased risk of online threats during Christmas periodNovember 13, 2008
Obama still a hot favourite for hackersNovember 12, 2008
Spammers benefit despite low responsesNovember 12, 2008
Malware should be eliminated immediately if spottedNovember 11, 2008
Cyber criminals getting personal, thanks to stolen dataNovember 10, 2008
Crooks continue to exploit Facebook for scamsNovember 10, 2008
BBB warns consumers of phishing scamNovember 10, 2008
US pharmacy firm warns members of ID theftNovember 7, 2008
Obama and McCain attacked by hackers during campaignNovember 7, 2008
Hackers target White House networkNovember 7, 2008
Wireless security thrown into question with WPA crackNovember 6, 2008
Internet security giants to converge in Japan for conferenceNovember 6, 2008
Hackers exploit election news to cause online threatsNovember 6, 2008
Cyber crooks send hoax email on election cancellationNovember 5, 2008
Bloggers advised on online securityNovember 5, 2008
Malicious websites increasingNovember 4, 2008
Worm doing the rounds in the wildNovember 4, 2008
Microsoft warns of rising threat of trojans and malwareNovember 3, 2008
Cyber crooks using internet calling for ID theftNovember 3, 2008

October

Anti-phishing organisation gets tough on phishersOctober 31, 2008
Microsoft warns of credit crunch scamsOctober 30, 2008
Russian firm peddling fake softwareOctober 30, 2008
More than nine out of ten emails are spamOctober 27, 2008
Internet users warned of Yahoo's HotJobs vulnerabilityOctober 27, 2008
Phishing fighter marks milestone with half a million phishing hitsOctober 24, 2008
Microsoft issues 'critical' patch to prevent worm attackOctober 24, 2008
FBI closes in on Miley Cyrus' hackerOctober 22, 2008
Airline ticket scam revealedOctober 22, 2008
Cyber crooks appeal to human emotionOctober 20, 2008
New malware targets Mac usersOctober 20, 2008
International spam operation shut downOctober 17, 2008
Adobe in move to fix critical security flawOctober 16, 2008
Online security experts say botnets on the increaseOctober 16, 2008
Consumers warned of phishing campaignOctober 15, 2008
Researchers warn of mobile phone cyber crime potentialOctober 15, 2008
Wi-Fi vulnerabilities highlighted by court caseOctober 14, 2008
Hackers warn of Gmail vulnerabilitiesOctober 14, 2008
Microsoft warns of hackers' rogue impersonationsOctober 14, 2008
World bank denies cyber breachesOctober 13, 2008
Fake 'security update' doing the rounds onlineOctober 13, 2008
Cyber crooks clone pages to lure usersOctober 10, 2008
Online security alliance for US government formedOctober 10, 2008
Crooks flood Facebook with fake profilesOctober 8, 2008
Scientists in measures to prevent crooks from misleading pacemakersOctober 8, 2008
Small businesses should take measures to avoid ID theftOctober 8, 2008
Malware laden messages increasingOctober 7, 2008
Cyber crooks exploiting financial crisisOctober 6, 2008
Cyber crooks exploiting hottest topics to lure victimsOctober 3, 2008
Internet security tools not being fully utilisedOctober 2, 2008
Data security guides issued to organisationsOctober 2, 2008
Single family of Trojans responsible for 60 per cent of malwareOctober 1, 2008

September

Cyber crooks resort to calling their victimsSeptember 26, 2008
Fake forums created to expose internet users to malwareSeptember 26, 2008
Free antivirus could lead to exposure to online threatsSeptember 24, 2008
Lack of encryption putting sensitive data at riskSeptember 24, 2008
US launches most cyber attacksSeptember 24, 2008
Malicious obfuscated code becoming sophisticatedSeptember 23, 2008
Cyber crooks target Texas National GuardSeptember 22, 2008
Good password habits can keep your email account safeSeptember 22, 2008
Cyber crooks out to cause havoc with iPhone gameSeptember 19, 2008
Cyber crooks exploiting downturn with scamsSeptember 19, 2008
'Simple awareness' can keep out online threatsSeptember 19, 2008
Hackers' crime platform to close downSeptember 18, 2008
Employees 'new perimeter' against cyber crooksSeptember 18, 2008
Hackers compromise Sarah Palin's email accountSeptember 18, 2008
Companies urged to utilise cloud computing host-based firewallSeptember 17, 2008
New extensible network security solution launchedSeptember 17, 2008
Brad Pitt 'most dangerous' man onlineSeptember 16, 2008
BusinessWeek's website attacked by hackersSeptember 16, 2008
Yahoo! Opens doors to hackersSeptember 15, 2008
Hacker claims iPhone has privacy issuesSeptember 12, 2008
Online security vendors turning focus to visualised networksSeptember 12, 2008
Red Hat issues updates after hacker breachSeptember 11, 2008
Hackers take advantage of Obama publicitySeptember 11, 2008
Researcher increases threat to critical computer systemsSeptember 10, 2008
Economic downturn seeps into IT departmentsSeptember 10, 2008
Hackers focusing on virtualised networksSeptember 9, 2008
Google responds to Chrome vulnerabilitiesSeptember 9, 2008
Former Pentagon hacker nabbed for fraudSeptember 9, 2008
Malware vendor challenges security classificationSeptember 8, 2008
Trade association warns US consumers of phishing scamsSeptember 8, 2008
Cyber crooks still targeting legitimate sitesSeptember 5, 2008
Phishing scam targets US Federal Communications CommissionSeptember 5, 2008
Ethical hackers warn of the evolution of cyber attacksSeptember 5, 2008
Google's new browser has vulnerabilities, researcher claimsSeptember 4, 2008
Service providers urged to evolve with hackersSeptember 4, 2008
Botnets quadruple in three monthsSeptember 3, 2008
Hackers prepare to attack with hurricane Gustav scamsSeptember 3, 2008
Soulja Boy put on the receiving end by cyber crooksSeptember 3, 2008

August

Bankers targeted by phishing scamAugust 28, 2008
New programme launched against online security threatsAugust 28, 2008
Hotel chain downplays data breachAugust 28, 2008
Beware of 'sick baby emails' internet users cautionedAugust 27, 2008
Computer viruses hitch ride to spaceAugust 27, 2008
Be wary of fake eBay tool bar, consumers warnedAugust 21, 2008
New technology to prevent hackers from compromising pacemaker networksAugust 21, 2008
Internet users purchasing goods from spamAugust 20, 2008
Consumers need more protection from online fraud, report saysAugust 20, 2008
Judge lifts gag on MIT student hackersAugust 20, 2008
Hackers 'invade Georgia's cyberspace'August 19, 2008
Cyber expert says people lack basic precautions against online threatsAugust 19, 2008
Wireless networks need proper online securityAugust 18, 2008
Parents urged to protect children from ID theftAugust 18, 2008
Cyber crooks launch Olympics related scamsAugust 15, 2008
News consumers warned of rogue e-mailsAugust 15, 2008
US halts plans for super cyber security bodyAugust 14, 2008
Fears of ID theft as hackers steal banking detailsAugust 14, 2008
Adware threat 'taking computers hostage'August 14, 2008
Concern grows over cyber crimeAugust 13, 2008
Defcon reveals dangers posed by hackers to internet trafficAugust 13, 2008
Microsoft issues highest number of security patches in two yearsAugust 13, 2008
Online security expert warns of new attack techniquesAugust 12, 2008
Make your computer an 'unattractive gadget', users warnedAugust 11, 2008
Experts warn of increasing hacker interest on MacsAugust 11, 2008
US researchers develop new malware detection approachAugust 8, 2008
Facebook under threat from cyber crooksAugust 8, 2008
Hackers thrown out of hacking conference for hackingAugust 8, 2008
Beware of that gadget, internet users warnedAugust 7, 2008
Security researcher reveals more about DNS flawAugust 7, 2008
Hackers colour Beijing Olympic Games website orangeAugust 7, 2008
Consumers reminded of need for proper online securityAugust 6, 2008
Computer users to benefit from security software review serviceAugust 6, 2008
Gamers targeted by cyber crooks through phishing scamAugust 6, 2008
Online threats costing consumers millions, survey showsAugust 5, 2008
Chinese given way round online censorship systemsAugust 5, 2008
Cyber criminals becoming 'business-savvy'August 5, 2008
How to avoid being victim to a fake websiteAugust 4, 2008
An increase in phishing attacks imminent as Olympic games beginAugust 4, 2008
Travellers to the Olympics urged to keep prying eyes awayAugust 4, 2008
Online security focus must be re-examined, expert saysAugust 1, 2008
Hackers smarten up to infect users with malwareAugust 1, 2008
Staying on legit websites online no longer counts, report saysAugust 1, 2008

July

Report says US government computers at risk of online threatsJuly 30, 2008
Watch out for 'breaking news' email scams, users warnedJuly 28, 2008
Mac users warned to beware of cyber attacksJuly 28, 2008
Cyber crooks put on notice as new body is set up to fight them July 25, 2008
Hackers move fast to exploit DNS flawJuly 24, 2008
Bank websites have flaws, research statesJuly 24, 2008
San Francisco computer network siege resolvedJuly 23, 2008
Expert launches platform to educate consumers on online threatsJuly 23, 2008
DNS flaw details leaked to the webJuly 22, 2008
US officials wary of Chinese HackersJuly 21, 2008
US officials wary of Chinese HackersJuly 21, 2008
Obama moves to combat cyber crimeJuly 21, 2008
Concerns raised over web flawJuly 18, 2008
Hacker causes problems for San FranciscoJuly 18, 2008
The folly of modern technologyJuly 15, 2008
Global cyber crook walks free in order to aid authoritiesJuly 15, 2008
Improper online security gives easy access to hackersJuly 15, 2008
Hackers changing methods in break-in attemptsJuly 14, 2008
Advanced network security solution launchedJuly 14, 2008
Processor flaws could leave consumers vulnerable to attackJuly 14, 2008
Online criminals use IRS to target taxpayersJuly 11, 2008
Hackers target consumers with fake virus-infected newsJuly 10, 2008
IT security expert warns of the enemy withinJuly 10, 2008
Cyber crime fighters focus on pornographyJuly 9, 2008
Internet security flaw revealedJuly 9, 2008
Why malware is difficult to fightJuly 8, 2008
$1 million challenge to break privacy platformJuly 8, 2008
Data encryption solution launchedJuly 7, 2008
Back up your data, companies urgedJuly 7, 2008
Online privacy at risk following court rulingJuly 7, 2008
Millions under threat from online criminalsJuly 3, 2008
Play Station website under attackJuly 3, 2008
Awareness of online threats can keep you safeJuly 2, 2008
Hackers expose security risk in bank networkJuly 2, 2008
Unified Threat Management solution launchedJuly 1, 2008
Notebook security solution launchedJuly 1, 2008

June

Consumers complacent over internet securityJune 30, 2008
Web targeted by credit card fraudsters June 30, 2008
Internet security provider launches email encryption systemJune 30, 2008
New threat management solution launchedJune 30, 2008
Ethical hackers have access to new helpful program June 30, 2008
Botnet detector product hits marketJune 30, 2008
Turkish hackers pose new internet security concernsJune 30, 2008
Global IT security brotherhood launchedJune 27, 2008
Phishing contacts "getting scarier"June 26, 2008
Beware of Facebook, companies cautionedJune 25, 2008
Cyber crime fighters in unity moveJune 25, 2008
Mozilla Firefox 'D Day' a successJune 24, 2008
Companies advised to increase employee online security awarenessJune 24, 2008
New cybercrime platform launchedJune 20, 2008
Organisations lack basic PC securityJune 20, 2008
Cyber crime victims 'often preyed on by friends'June 19, 2008
Antimalware software change 'could slash code sizes by 70 per cent'June 19, 2008
Internet economy needs "greater co-operation" to halt cyber crimeJune 19, 2008
Encryption appliance for small companies launchedJune 18, 2008
Firefox in world record attemptJune 18, 2008
US hackers targeting child support paymentsJune 17, 2008
Compression causes VoIP security threatJune 17, 2008
Virus on notebook cost employee his job June 17, 2008
UK hacker appeals against extraditionJune 17, 2008
Botnet builder sentenced June 13, 2008
Businesses warned of fraudulent emails of 'complaint'June 12, 2008
'Basic failures' enabling information theftsJune 11, 2008
Privacy on IM networks 'not consistent'June 10, 2008
Online threat detection 'is improving'June 5, 2008
Trojans 'can be difficult to remove'June 5, 2008
Hackers 'surprised by interest in attack'June 3, 2008
Chinese hackers linked to US blackoutsJune 2, 2008

May

April

March

February

Cybercrooks seek PC-users' moneyFebruary 29, 2008
Phishing attacks made against TDS customersFebruary 29, 2008
Online threats 'damage viability of firms'February 28, 2008
Parents urged to safeguard children onlineFebruary 27, 2008
Cyber threats discussed at financial conferenceFebruary 26, 2008
'Large increase' in phishing attacksFebruary 25, 2008
Malware spread through lunar eclipse messageFebruary 22, 2008
Phishers attack Quad-City residentsFebruary 21, 2008
Banks take steps to alert clients to online threatsFebruary 20, 2008
Care urged when browsing webFebruary 20, 2008
New gadget could allow safe bankingFebruary 20, 2008
Mega spammer arrested by Japanese policeFebruary 19, 2008
All-Ireland project highlights internet security threats February 19, 2008
Britain 'needs dedicated cybercrime taskforce'February 18, 2008
'Back door' threat for home PCsFebruary 18, 2008
'Increase' in malware vulnerabilitiesFebruary 18, 2008
Web pages 'pose greater threat than previously thought'February 18, 2008
'Users' responsibility' to protect PCsFebruary 15, 2008
Americans 'dislike entering card details online'February 15, 2008
Computer users 'wasting time fixing machines'February 15, 2008
All users 'at virus risk eventually'February 14, 2008
'Increasingly risky' to check emailFebruary 14, 2008
Identity theft 'threatens firms and individuals'February 13, 2008
'Ongoing threats' to online security February 13, 2008
New strategy to clamp down on phishingFebruary 13, 2008
Viruses 'hit a quarter of online EU PCs'February 12, 2008
Virus threat 'through reading email'February 12, 2008
EU children urged to remember online securityFebruary 12, 2008
Britons 'must protect laptops in wireless cafes'February 12, 2008
'Research firm' before buying onlineFebruary 11, 2008
Online threat of bot attacks highlightedFebruary 11, 2008
Virus prevention 'best cure' for PC registry February 11, 2008
Least privilege 'useful tactic against malware'February 8, 2008
The New Face of Cybercrime doc screenedFebruary 8, 2008
Man arrested in Japan over virusFebruary 8, 2008
Cybercrime 'needs tougher punishments'February 7, 2008
'Astounding' that computers still lack protectionFebruary 7, 2008
Protect computers, Britons urgedFebruary 6, 2008
Phishing emails targeting US studentsFebruary 6, 2008
Malware fears at Valentine's loomsFebruary 6, 2008
Malware "a business" to cybercriminalsFebruary 5, 2008
Botnets 'online threat of 2008'February 4, 2008
Anti-malware programmes 'hard to assess'February 4, 2008
FBI warns of further phishing scamsFebruary 4, 2008
Virus hit "within minutes"February 1, 2008
PC Security 'remains a concern'February 1, 2008

January

'Vishing' incidents riseJanuary 31, 2008
Cautioned urged when selling old PCsJanuary 31, 2008
Anti-virus software 'vital'January 30, 2008
Online firms fear fraud in MiamiJanuary 30, 2008
Many phishers "clueless"January 30, 2008
Performance reduction 'often due to malware'January 29, 2008
Fake IRS phishing scam emergesJanuary 29, 2008
E-crime 'continues to concern consumers'January 29, 2008
Cybercrime 'increasingly prolific'January 28, 2008
Check 'sluggish PCs' for ad & malwareJanuary 28, 2008
Digital photo frame 'has built-in virus'January 28, 2008
Cybercrime changing formJanuary 25, 2008
Polyglot Trojan discovered on MSN MessengerJanuary 25, 2008
Hackers 'increasingly targeting legitimate sites'January 24, 2008
Would-be phishers targeted by scamJanuary 24, 2008
Skype 'withdrew video sharing feature' after bug discoveryJanuary 23, 2008
Infected webpages on the rise January 23, 2008
'Mass hack affected over 10,000 sites'January 22, 2008
College email accounts targeted by phishersJanuary 22, 2008
'Greynets to increase over 2008'January 22, 2008
More sophisticated spam and malware due this yearJanuary 21, 2008
Mac owners to be targeted by hackersJanuary 21, 2008
Wikipedia pages hosted ILOVEYOU virusJanuary 21, 2008
Small websites 'unknowingly hosting malware'January 18, 2008
Email scam warning from the FBI January 18, 2008
Increase in 'sleeping' trojans discovered January 18, 2008
Valentine's Day 'prompts raft of email viruses'January 18, 2008
Online criminals "use open source ethos"January 18, 2008
Malware creation hotspots revealed January 18, 2008
Malware volumes rose in 2007January 16, 2008
MySpace profiles used to launch malware attacksJanuary 16, 2008
First-ever bogus anti-spyware solution for Macs is discoveredJanuary 16, 2008
Random JS Trojan infected 10,000 sites in DecemberJanuary 15, 2008
Trojan Silentbanker targeting US bank customersJanuary 15, 2008
'Publicity is the best way of killing off rogue websites'January 15, 2008
Study uncovers problem of high-profile sites open to phishingJanuary 14, 2008
Customers bought photoframes infected with malwareJanuary 14, 2008
Facebook clamps down on secret crush spywareJanuary 14, 2008

UK

2009

July

Online bank users 'prioritise security'July 30, 2009
Top ten IT security threats of the future unveiledJuly 30, 2009
Spam 'accounts for 92% of emails' July 30, 2009
Karoo slated over online security moveJuly 29, 2009
Emma Watson rumour scam threatens online securityJuly 29, 2009
Cybercriminals targeting social networking sitesJuly 28, 2009
Smartphones 'pose malware risk for businesses'July 28, 2009
Dangerous Harry Potter malware foundJuly 27, 2009
Adobe to fix critical Flash flawJuly 24, 2009
Secondary email addresses 'help avoid spam'July 22, 2009
ID theft 'rife in the UK'July 21, 2009
Mobile botnets 'have arrived'July 17, 2009
Security 'not an issue in cloud computing'July 17, 2009
Brits 'being lapse with online privacy'July 16, 2009
Security assessment shows firms are under-protectedJuly 16, 2009
Twitter users with lax security are blockedJuly 14, 2009
SMEs most at risk from viruses and malwareJuly 14, 2009
Microsoft warns of security vulnerabilitiesJuly 14, 2009
Anti-virus software needs to be kept up to dateJuly 13, 2009
Malware infections: A serious problem for the NHSJuly 13, 2009
Anti-virus software is 'worth the cost'July 13, 2009
58% of SMBs affected by malwareJuly 10, 2009
Social networking malware on the increaseJuly 10, 2009
Anti-virus software is important for avoiding downtimeJuly 10, 2009
A new Mac malware has been uncoveredJuly 9, 2009
Trojans make up 75 per cent of malwareJuly 9, 2009
Cyber attacks targeting the US will continueJuly 9, 2009
Malware distribution increased in JuneJuly 8, 2009
Failing to protect against malware is 'dangerous'July 7, 2009
Network security is underestimatedJuly 7, 2009
Trojans are the most prolific web threatJuly 6, 2009
Fake Wimbledon news used to spread virusesJuly 6, 2009
Failing to test applications poses security threatJuly 6, 2009
DHCP malware is circulating the webJuly 3, 2009
Chinese to share malware informationJuly 3, 2009
Clickjacking is the newest internet crazeJuly 2, 2009
China delays internet filtering plansJuly 2, 2009
New FTP account Trojan discoveredJuly 1, 2009
Instant messaging poses a growing malware threatJuly 1, 2009

June

The malware threat is 'going mobile'June 30, 2009
Data stealing malware is on the riseJune 30, 2009
Fake Harry Potter film used in malware attackJune 29, 2009
Cybercriminals abusing the political strife in IranJune 29, 2009
Venture capitalist hit by Twitter malwareJune 26, 2009
Google lists top ten malware websitesJune 26, 2009
Web browsers to be main target for malwareJune 25, 2009
China hosts 70 per cent of spam domainsJune 24, 2009
USB flash drives are increasingly carrying malwareJune 24, 2009
Fighting spam with spamJune 23, 2009
Cyber crime franchises proliferatingJune 22, 2009
Twitter hit by spam attacksJune 22, 2009
Spammers using Air France Crash to 'distribute malware'June 22, 2009
Social networking malware variant discoveredJune 19, 2009
Website owners should be 'weary of malware attacks'June 18, 2009
Researchers point to a spike in spamJune 17, 2009
Security should not be compromised by cost cuttingJune 17, 2009
Mac benefits from PC security worriesJune 17, 2009
Internet users still fooled by online scamsJune 16, 2009
PayPal warns users to safeguard account detailsJune 16, 2009
Phishing is on the increaseJune 16, 2009
Macs not immune to virusesJune 15, 2009
9 in 10 users fear mobile data poses fraud riskJune 12, 2009
Online fraud 'reaches highest-ever level in UK' June 11, 2009
IT departments 'too overstretched to address security issues'June 11, 2009
Warning letters alone won't deter online piratesJune 10, 2009
Small businesses 'at greater risk of unsafe and illegal software' June 9, 2009
Search engine poisoning helping to spread malwareJune 9, 2009
Criminals using malware to hit ATMsJune 5, 2009
England rugby team selection leaked by internet hackerJune 4, 2009
Twitter attack could point to worrying trend, experts sayJune 3, 2009
Criminals using SEO techniques to spread malwareJune 3, 2009
1 in 5 small businesses neglecting data protection rulesJune 3, 2009
Hacking accounts through mobile devices could be real risk, experts warnJune 2, 2009
Charity workers' pension details at risk after laptop stolenJune 1, 2009

May

April

ID theft set to soar over next five yearsApril 30, 2009
IT professionals worried about info-sharing on social networksApril 28, 2009
ID theft could rise in recessionApril 27, 2009
Blair Facebook hack highlights need for 'code auditing'April 24, 2009
Youngsters warned of social networks' threatsApril 23, 2009
Botnets capable of 25,000 junk mail an hourApril 23, 2009
UK government computers roped in for 2m-strong botnetApril 22, 2009
Blair foundation Facebook page targeted by hackersApril 21, 2009
Three in four UK consumers afraid of ID theftApril 20, 2009
Could psychology and economics aid online security?April 17, 2009
Expert warns of PowerPoint threatApril 16, 2009
Students to hack into businesses to aid online securityApril 16, 2009
Twitter on receiving end of 17-year-old hackerApril 14, 2009
One in ten lack conficker patchApril 14, 2009
Home Office page links to porn siteApril 9, 2009
E-crime unit arrests nineApril 9, 2009
FCO warns of phishing scamApril 9, 2009
McCartney site hit by malware crooksApril 8, 2009
Worms most prevalent threat in Q1April 8, 2009
Black Hat Europe conference organisers promise bombshellApril 7, 2009
Government minister's website compromisedApril 6, 2009
British teens tempted to hack for moneyApril 3, 2009
Consumers ignoring measures to protect themselvesApril 3, 2009
Cyber crooks to target Grand NationalApril 2, 2009
UK credit card customers details 'free to access via Google' April 1, 2009
'Hackers could gain total access to computer systems on April 1st'April 1, 2009

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Online spy ring has compromised MATO members' systems, report warnsMarch 30, 2009
Conficker worm hits UK parliamentary computersMarch 27, 2009
DHL tracking number scam exposedMarch 26, 2009
Email insecurity highlighted by Lord WestMarch 26, 2009
Technology and good practices vital for avoiding online threatsMarch 26, 2009
Consumers not savvy enough to spot phishing scamsMarch 24, 2009
Malware and viruses not just for mischiefMarch 24, 2009
Businesses failing to protect wireless networksMarch 24, 2009
Online security concerns raised over government super-databaseMarch 24, 2009
Consumers 'don't know' if they've been victims of online fraudMarch 24, 2009
Google browser survives hacking contestMarch 23, 2009
'Scareware' scams on the riseMarch 23, 2009
Online banking fraud up 132 per centMarch 20, 2009
Data security concerns surround government databaseMarch 19, 2009
Bank of Ireland warns customers of ongoing phishing dangersMarch 18, 2009
Bishop of Manchester falls victim to cyber crimeMarch 18, 2009
Businesses still 'at great risk' from data breaches, study warnsMarch 17, 2009
Government staff given fresh data security adviceMarch 17, 2009
Internet inventor warns of online security and privacy threatMarch 13, 2009
Users warned of Green Card lottery ruseMarch 13, 2009
BBC team in botnet 'attack'March 12, 2009
Privacy concerns raised by data lossesMarch 12, 2009
MP faults police attitude towards malware incidentsMarch 11, 2009
Scottish hospital computers hit by virusMarch 11, 2009
Brits at risk due to poor online practicesMarch 11, 2009
Harry Potter actress condemns Twitter impersonatorsMarch 10, 2009
Police investigate Nigerian email scamMarch 10, 2009
'Thank you' Telegraph tells hackersMarch 9, 2009
Spyware gang gets jail sentencesMarch 6, 2009
Credit expert warns of phishing scamsMarch 4, 2009
Koobface haunts Facebook againMarch 3, 2009
Crooks exploiting Delta Air Lines' nameMarch 3, 2009
Crooks exploiting troubled banks' namesMarch 2, 2009

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Cyber crooks target school websites with pornographyJanuary 30, 2009
Brits compromising their own online securityJanuary 29, 2009
Spam malware threat 'will increase' in 2009January 27, 2009
Small businesses 'ignoring' online threatJanuary 26, 2009
Spam increases to 'pre-McColo collapse' levelsJanuary 26, 2009
MP aims to tackle phishing with awarenessJanuary 23, 2009
ID theft crooks given six years behind barsJanuary 23, 2009
QuickTime security 'improved'January 22, 2009
'Growing concern' over UK ID theftJanuary 22, 2009
Cyber criminals to target 'social networks'January 22, 2009
Recurring Windows 'autorun' virus threatJanuary 21, 2009
Conficker worm hits Sheffield hospitalsJanuary 20, 2009
MOD battles with computer virusJanuary 16, 2009
Man loses January 15, 2009
Cyber crook taunts Microsoft Windows Defender teamJanuary 15, 2009
ID theft fear for prisoners after USB data lossJanuary 13, 2009
Amazon warns of phishing scamJanuary 9, 2009
Phishing can be stopped with DKIMJanuary 9, 2009
Cyber crooks recovering data from old computersJanuary 8, 2009
50 per cent increase in data breaches registered in 2008January 8, 2009
UK taxpayers warned of fraudulent emailsJanuary 8, 2009
Security checks and regular updates can help keep threats at bayJanuary 6, 2009
QI host Stephen Fry falls for Twitter scamJanuary 5, 2009
Teenagers making 'illicit purchases' onlineJanuary 5, 2009
Parents left exposed by kids' online shopping spreesJanuary 2, 2009
Internet users warned of checking on former classmatesJanuary 2, 2009

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