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Spear-Phishing Attack Uses Fake Subpoenas To Steal From CEOs

"We’ve gotten a few reports that some CEOs have received what purports to be a federal subpoena via e-mail ordering their testimony in a case."

Anti-virus software isn’t the only computer security tool

"The big challenge we’re dealing with is the volume and velocity of new threats."

Researchers Find Way to Steal Encrypted Data

The technique, which could undermine security software protecting critical data on computers, is as easy as chilling a computer memory chip with a blast of frigid air from a can of dust remover.

Hackers able to reroute Net traffic

Rogue servers can orchestrate attacks that infect personal computers with virus

Virus from China the gift that keeps on giving. A picture can impact a thousand computers.

An insidious computer virus recently discovered on digital photo frames has been identified as a powerful new Trojan Horse from China that collects passwords for online games – and its designers might have larger targets in mind.

Security Warning 2008: Top 11 Malware Threats To Watch Out For

Here’s a heads-up on the evolving security threats we can expect to see in the coming year, including emerging menaces such as badvertising, adsploits, anti-social networking, lieware, and whaling

Government Issues Security Warning On Microsoft’s Browser

Unpatched flaws in these controls are already being exploited by hackers to attack vulnerable PCs.

Nebraska Publishes Identity Theft Repair Kit

"Identity theft is crippling to its victims, both financially and emotionally," Bruning said. "This repair kit gives consumers peace of mind and a road map for minimizing the damage to their good name and credit."

Scam alert: Federal court letter to credit card holders looks like a scam but isn’t

The BBB has contacted attorneys in the case and the U.S. District Court. All appears legitimate.

How online crooks put us all at risk. How well are we protecting ourselves?

A group of high-tech entrepreneurs has turned the Internet into a tool for massive fraud.