Spam
Phishing attack attempts to steal Google passwords via Red Cross website
"Please log into Google Docs, and then you'll be able to read my message."
"I've provided a handy link..."
Malware attack! "You have received a secure message"
SophosLabs is intercepting a widespread malware attack, spammed out via email, posing as a secure message.
Beware! Malicious Europcar invoice emails spread Trojan horse attack
SophosLabs has intercepted many emails today, attempting to infect Windows computers via an email purporting to be an invoice from a car rental company.
Find out more about what to watch out for.
Fake anti-virus attack spread via bogus ADP anti-fraud update emails
If the person who is telling you to install a security update can't be trusted, or isn't who they claim to be, there's a chance you could be heading into even bigger danger.
Doctor Who's Amy Pond has her Twitter hacked
Karen Gillan, the Scottish actress who plays the character of Amy Pond in BBC's "Doctor Who" TV series, has had her Twitter account compromised.
Phishing attack against MSN/Hotmail users - a new year, but old tricks still persist
You would like to think that computer users are getting smarter about securing their systems, and not falling for the age-old tricks used by cybercriminals.
However, we still see our fair share of elementary unsophisticated attacks designed to steal credentials from the unwary.
Be careful opening bikini screensavers - malware hides inside
A Trojan horse has been spammed out across the net, posing as zipped-up bikini images inside a screensaver.
Seriously, think for one minute before opening emails like this or face the consequences..
Would you like spam with that? McDonald's pinged for spamming by Australian regulator
The world-famous restaurant chain McDonald's was deemed to have been spamming when it implemented a 'send to friends' feature on one of its websites.
Does your organisation have any email auto-generation tools? If so, make sure you comply with the law...
Complaint from Better Business Bureau really contains malware attack
Malware has been spammed out widely, claiming to come from the Better Business Bureau.
Be on your guard.
You receive the electronic reservation? Malware attack poses as hotel booking email
Bogus hotel reservation emails have been spammed out widely, which claim to come from Booking.com but in reality carry malware designed to infect Windows computers.
How the Tumblr worm spread so quickly
SophosLabs explains how today's Tumblr worm was able to spread so quickly.
Tumblr worm hitting websites, posting identical message from GNAA
Tumblr is hit by a massive hack attack, as many webpages are defaced with a message from the GNAA.
Monday review - the hot 24 stories of the week
Here you go.
All the stories we wrote in the past seven days, in case you missed anything (or just want to read them again).
PPI SMS text spammers fined £440,000 by UK Information Commissioner
The UK information commissioner has for the first time used its shut-the-hell-up powers to quash the annoyance that is spam text messaging, having fined two men nearly half a million pounds. More such investigations are in the works, the ICO promised.
Budget airline impersonated by Facebook hoaxer and malware spammers
Budget Australian airline Jetstar is suffering a double dose of cyberpain today.
First up was a hoaxer who managed to create a Facebook persona called "Jetstar Australia". Next came a malware spam campaign masquerading as a Jetstar flight itinerary...
Holiday hucksters won't stop at Cyber Monday
While the biggest shopping days of the year in the United States are now over, the scams are likely to continue through the end of the year. Read on for tips on what to look for.
Share via email "Friends" spam via The Daily Mail leads to 419 scam
Spammers seem not to realise that Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, Joey and Ross stopped being Friends years ago.
Monday review - the hot 23 stories of the week
It's weekly summary time.
Here's everything we've written in the last seven days.
Fake Apple invoices lead to Blackhole exploit kit that drains your bank account
A new round of spams proclaims you have been charged for a large purchase from Apple.
All links lead to webpages infected with the Blackhole exploit kit. Be cautious with your online shopping this holiday season.
A new profile on Facebook? No, it's spam promoting the Toronto Drug Store
If you receive an email, apparently from Facebook, telling you that you now have a new kind of profile - you shouldn't automatically believe it.
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