Whether they’re being ironic or moronic – most likely both – malware developers seem to appreciate a little humor when it comes to naming their…
View More FBI Declares ‘Gameover,’ Link to ZeuSCategory: Spam
US-CERT Hooked by US-CERT Phishing Attack
This week, a phishing attack landed in the inboxes of several US government agencies, spoofing the US government’s cyber security watchdog and response agency. Complete…
View More US-CERT Hooked by US-CERT Phishing AttackBold Predictions for 2012 (Part 2)
In part two of our look at what you can expect in the coming year, faint rumblings out of Japan suggest that one prediction from…
View More Bold Predictions for 2012 (Part 2)Looking Back at 2011 & Bold Predictions for 2012: Part I
In a turn of events appropriate for the most tumultuous year in cybercrime, 2011’s body is barely cold and we’re already smelling something suspicious from…
View More Looking Back at 2011 & Bold Predictions for 2012: Part IIf Dr. Seuss Was a Spammer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to take a look back at the year in spam than poke a…
View More If Dr. Seuss Was a Spammer‘Operation Ghost Click’ Biggest Cyber-Bust Ever?
With Christmas just around the corner, the FBI can’t be accused of waiting until the last minute to get their Christmas shopping done. This week,…
View More ‘Operation Ghost Click’ Biggest Cyber-Bust Ever?U.S. Government Time Travels to 2009 to Fight Botnets; No One Cheers
In a shocking development for anyone still living in 2009, this week the U.S. Government has decided to tackle botnets head-on. Some have speculated that…
View More U.S. Government Time Travels to 2009 to Fight Botnets; No One CheersIBM Report: Mobile Spam on the Rise, Sun Sets in the West
In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, “D’Oh!” Just when you thought you had things figured out, a new report from IBM states that desktop…
View More IBM Report: Mobile Spam on the Rise, Sun Sets in the WestLinux Turns 20, Baby Brother Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Dear Linux, First, let me wish you a happy 20th Birthday! It seems like just yesterday that you were a child, so full of hopes…
View More Linux Turns 20, Baby Brother Charged with Disorderly ConductU.S. Official Admits Imported Computer Tech is Known to be Infected
Spam-ready tablets off the shelves? Zombie PCs out of the box? Testifying before U.S. Congress this week, a top official for the Department of Homeland…
View More U.S. Official Admits Imported Computer Tech is Known to be Infected