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- SophosSupport: New Sophos Complete Security Suites: endpoint, data, email, web, mobile & groupware protection—on one license: http://t.co/13FVvp42about 2 hours ago
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- gcluley: RT @NakedSecurity: Global Payments breach continues to bewilder, accusations abound http://t.co/AI64bgeeabout 3 hours ago
- duckblog: Congrats to #sophospuzzle winners at #auscert - David Zielezna and Phil Kernick - one prize still open to all online.about 5 hours ago
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Spam
Rihanna sex video trap used by Facebook scammers.. again
You would think that if there had been a widespread scam on Facebook two months ago, that it wouldn't be capable of spreading using identical wording now, wouldn't you?
Sadly, it seems the answer is "no".
DHL malware campaign strikes again, designed to infect Windows PCs
Received an email from DHL about a failed package delivery?
Be on your guard. Malware authors are up to their old tricks once more.
LinkedIn spam campaign promotes Viagra-pushing website
Have you received a message from LinkedIn asking you to confirm your email address?
Well, be careful before you click on the link in your inbox, as it could be scammers trying to dupe you into doing something else entirely.
Fraudsters spam out scams via SMS text messages
Always take care about clicking on links sent to you out of the blue, even if they arrive on your mobile phone.
Olympic Games and cyber attacks - be on your guard
With the Olympics coming to London, there may be opportunities for criminals, hacktivists and mischief-makers to make a high profile attack against the event's computer systems.
But what about your own computers, and your personal data and finances?
BBB assistance malware attack strikes again
Once again, cybercriminals have spammed out emails claiming to come from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), with the intention of infecting Windows computers with malware.
Porn spam campaign redirects web browsers to hardcore websites
SophosLabs has been intercepting an X-rated spam campaign, designed to promote hardcore porn websites.
Emails have been spammed out purporting to have an adult video attached, using a variety of names.
Free Ray-Bans and TOMS shoes scams hit Facebook
Have you seen a message on Facebook saying that free pairs of Ray-Bans or TOMS shoes are being given away to users?
Don't believe it.
Facebook teams up with Sophos and other security vendors
Facebook has announced that it is teaming up with a number of security vendors, including Sophos.
Pinterest diet spam - is the site doing enough to stop it?
As Pinterest's popularity increases, so do the reports of spam on the fast-growing photo-sharing network.
Is the website doing enough to counter the threat?
India becomes the king of the spammers, stealing America's crown
SophosLabs reports on the top twelve spam relaying countries for January - March 2012.
IMG0893.zip - Your photo all over Facebook? Naked? Malware campaign spammed out
SophosLabs is intercepting a spammed-out malware campaign, pretending to be an email about a revealing photo posted online of the recipient.
The emails, which have a variety of subject lines and message bodies, arrive with an attached ZIP file (IMG0893.zip) which contains a Trojan horse.
Hack of Hyatt Twitter account by Acai Berry spammers is a warning for us all
Acai Berry spammers briefly take over Twitter account belonging to Hyatt Hotels.
Is your company taking the security of its social media accounts seriously enough?
Phishing for passwords of unwary Google users
A phishing campaign is spammed out, tricking users into handing over their Google login credentials to fraudsters.
Fake FCI Exchange report emails carry malware infection
SophosLabs is intercepting a large number of malicious emails that have been spammed out across the internet.
Twitter hauls spammers into court
Twitter has taken its fight against on-line spam to the courthouse, filing suit last Thursday in the US District Court in San Francisco.
Here's a summary, plus some tips for you to do your bit to help cut down Twitter spam.
Pinterest spam promotes Acai Berry diet
Acai Berry diet spammers are hawking miracle diets on Pinterest.
Don't be duped into clicking on the links!
Check from Christian Liberty Financial? Beware spammed-out malware attack
Would you believe your luck if someone handed you money in the street for doing.. well.. nothing?
Probably not. So why would you believe an email that arrives out of the blue, claiming to have a check attached?
Check your Twitter account for rogue applications
If you're careless about what applications you allow to access your Twitter account, don't be surprised if you find the bad guys are spamming tweets out in your name without your permission.
Draw Something scam targets players via Twitter
Are you one of the millions of devotees of the Draw Something game?
Watch out! Scammers are trying to dupe you into clicking on their links.
