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- gcluley: Has Google said your PC is infected with DNS Changer malware? http://t.co/9muMA7zt15 minutes ago
- SophosSupport: Advisory: Sophos Endpoint v 9.5 and 9.7: automatic upgrade to v 10, reboot required: http://t.co/8KxlQ0Nq23 minutes ago
- SophosLabs: 4 yrs jail for man who masterminded Bredolab botnet of 30 million computers http://t.co/yq2q5tkG #huzzah!42 minutes ago
- SophosLabs: Learn more about analog computing - and Bob Moog! http://t.co/B0dQjMdkabout 1 hour ago
- gcluley: DDoS attack brings down UK webhosting firm 123-reg http://t.co/kMwKEhRS (via @regvulture)about 2 hours ago
Spam
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.
Interview with a Pinterest spammer, earning $1000 a day
A spammer, who claims to earn $1000 a day by automatically posting affiliate links onto Pinterest from thousands of bot accounts, has given an interview describing his operation.
Facebook teaches users how to kill adware
Curious to know who's been checking you out on Facebook? Tempted to see who's visited your timeline? Put that click-happy finger away!
Justin Bieber's Twitter account - hacked!
Things could have been much much worse..
Justin Bieber had his Twitter account briefly hacked, as mischief-makers posted up an offensive message.
Facebook Profile Viewer rogue application spreads on social network
A rogue application which claims to allow you to see who has viewed your Facebook profile is spreading between accounts on the popular social network.
Malware attack claims the IRS has rejected your tax appeal
Have you received an email from the IRS saying that your tax refund appeal has been rejected?
Watch out!
New Dr Who girl Jenna-Louise Coleman's name exploited by Twitter sex video scammers
Jenna-Louise Coleman is jumping onboard Doctor Who's TARDIS, and is already having her name abused by Twitter scammers.
Gmail explains why it put *that* email in your spam folder
Ever wondered why an email message was quarantined in your spam folder?
Well, now Google's Gmail is going to tell you.
Malware spammed out as fake DHL tracking notifications
Have you received a notification email claiming to come from courier firm DHL?
Be on your guard - that attached file may be a Trojan horse.
Apple's new iPad is great, but it's not free, nor called iPad 3
Within hours of the release of Apple's new iPad scammers are sending out bogus emails claiming you have won a free iPad 3 (which doesn't exist).
Watch out! iPhone 5 giveaway events on Facebook are clearly scams
Have you received an event invitation today about how free iPhone 5s are being given away on Facebook?
Beware!
OMG - I just hate Rihanna video Facebook scam spreading
Messages are spreading between Facebook users, claiming that members of the social network have lost all respect for popular songstress Rihanna after watching a video.
Google opens a pharmacy? It's spam of the day
Is Google really extending its online empire, and opening an online pharmacy?
Of course not. Don't click on the links, don't buy the goods, don't put your identity and health in danger.
Strawberry Quick Meth scare spreads widely via Facebook
Facebook users are sharing messages warning that children are being targeted with strawberry-flavoured crystal meth.
But is there any truth in the widespread warning?
The Pink Facebook rogue application and survey scam
Beware the Pink Facebook scam spreading on the social network right now.
Beatles for Sale? It's spam of the day
Spam tries to sell you recordings by a popular skiffle combo - The Beatles!
