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FBI Warns of Malware Phishing Scam – PCWorld
FBI Warns of Malware Phishing Scam PCWorld By Michael Cooney, NetworkWorld So long as people click on unsolicited attachments in e-mail, scammers will invent new ways to take their money, identities and more. The FBI last week issued a warning on one such new Internet blight called “Gameover,” … and more
FBI warns of new Zeus-based malware in phishing scam – PC Advisor
FBI warns of new Zeus-based malware in phishing scam PC Advisor By Michael Cooney | Network World US | 06 January 12 So long as people click on unsolicited attachments in email, scammers will invent new ways to take their money, identities and more. The FBI today issued a warning on one such new Internet blight … and more
FBI warns Idaho residents, businesses of new phishing scam – The Idaho Statesman
FBI warns Idaho residents, businesses of new phishing scam The Idaho Statesman The FBI's Cyber Squad says Idaho residents and businesses should watch out for a new phishing scheme. A new phishing campaign involving personal and business bank accounts, financial institutions and jewelry stores has been discovered by the FBI Denver … and more
Nigerian criminals pose as FBI in new email scam – msnbc.com
Nigerian criminals pose as FBI in new email scam msnbc.com As opposed to the traditional Nigerian email scam, or 419 scam , this one doesn't offer victims a substantial sum of money, but instead promises protection from the long arm of the law. Spotted by the watchdog website Cyber Warzone, this particular scam … and more
Nigerian Cybercriminals Pose As FBI in New Email Scam – SecurityNewsDaily
SecurityNewsDaily Nigerian Cybercriminals Pose As FBI in New Email Scam SecurityNewsDaily As opposed to the traditional Nigerian email scam, or 419 scam , this one doesn't offer victims a substantial sum of money, but instead promises protection from the long arm of the law. Spotted by the watchdog website Cyber Warzone, this particular scam … and more
FBI warns of internet imposters – KTNV Las Vegas
FBI warns of internet imposters KTNV Las Vegas “This is something that we do take seriously, and if there is any way that we can look at prosecution then it is considered,” says Agent Schrom. If you have gotten an email scam like this one you can report it to the FBI's internet complaint center …
Hoax hostage standoff at home of Wyckoff cyberpredator foe has serious … – Cliffviewpilot.com
Hoax hostage standoff at home of Wyckoff cyberpredator foe has serious … Cliffviewpilot.com Aftab “continues to be an important ally in staying ahead of the ever-growing threat of internet crime ,” said Michael B. Ward, the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Newark Field Office. “Her work is vital to getting the message of internet safety … and more
Let’s stop the billions lost to cyber thieves – Washington Technology
Let's stop the billions lost to cyber thieves Washington Technology A decade ago the FBI-led Internet Crime Complaint Center wrapped up its first year of operation and recorded 49711 complaints. That was an awakening for our national security leadership. By last year the number had soared to 303809. … and more
Aaron Swartz, FBI Scapegoat – Motherboard
Motherboard Aaron Swartz, FBI Scapegoat Motherboard But with all the internet crime going on these days (Netflix only recently surpassed BitTorrent as the #1 traffic hog), why arrest Swartz? Why not focus resources on protecting the power grid or hunting down LulzSec or educating companies on how to … and more
Police Disperse Night Swimmers – Patch.com
Police Disperse Night Swimmers Patch.com Police directed the woman to the FBI's Internet crime site. At 2:45 pm Tuesday, police and fire were called to a Harris Street residence for a report of a gas smell. National Grid was called. It was found the woman's child had turned the stove on and …