Hackers spoof MSNBC alerts in new twist on malware ruse
Hackers trying to plant malware on PCs have switched from touting CNN news in come-on messages to pushing breaking stories said to be from rival network MSNBC, security experts said today.
Faux-CNN spam blitz uses legit sites to deliver fake Flash
More than a thousand hacked Web sites are serving up fake Flash Player software to users duped into clicking on links in mail that's part of a massive spam attack masquerading as CNN.com news notifications, security researchers said Wednesday.
8 ways to fight spam filter frustration
On both the sending and the receiving end, minimizing spam false positives is critical for your organization. Here are some steps you can take to make sure 'good' email gets through.
A tale of two busted spammers
But within the last month, two messages made it past my spam filter, catching my attention. Neither was relevant to my work. One was a pitch for sports tickets for Chicago teams; the other advertised a vacant plot of land for sale in Naples, Florida. They piqued my curiosity: Why did I get this? Who sent the messages?
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Crimeware: Understanding New Attacks and Defenses
By Markus Jakobsson, Zulfikar Ramzan
Published Apr 6, 2008 by Addison-Wesley Professional. Part of the Symantec Press series.
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Securing VoIP Networks: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Countermeasures
By Peter Thermos, Ari Takanen
Published Aug 1, 2007 by Addison-Wesley Professional.
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