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• News of Boston Marathon bombings used to spread malware

  17.04.2013

  As expected, the Boston Marathon bombings have become an effective lure in the hands of cyber scammers and malware peddlers.

• Malicious HP scan notifications target employees

  09.04.2013

  Users are once again being targeted with fake notifications about a scanned document, but instead of attaching a malicious file to the email, malware peddlers have opted for including a link to a site serving malware: The email's headers have been spoofed to make it look like the message was sent by a printer inside the victim's enterprise, and the fact that the crooks chose the HP brand is accidental - they could have just as easily have used - and have in the past - Xerox, Lexmark or any other popular brand of printers, scanners, or photocopiers.

• "Your private naked photos online" emails lead to total computer compromise

  09.04.2013

  Malware peddlers continue to use the old "your naked photos online" lure to trick users into following malicious links or downloading malicious attachments, warns Total Defense's Alex Polischuk.

• Tips for avoiding tax scams

  04.04.2013

  As the April 15 deadline for tax filing draws near, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) helps users recognize tax-related scams and better defend against them.

• Top April Fools' Day hoaxes throughout history

  27.03.2013

  April Fools’ Day is a time for practical jokes, hoaxes and laughs.

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