PayPal to block users with old browsers to curtail phishing

PayPal, eBay's electronic payment service, plans to take the dramatic step of locking out people using older versions of Web browsers in order to stem phishing attacks. ...continue reading 'PayPal to block users with old browsers to curtail phishing'

CEO subpoena scam fires up anew

After tricking several thousand executives into downloading malicious software earlier this week, online scammers started up their subpoena phishing scam again Wednesday, but on a much smaller scale. ...continue reading 'CEO subpoena scam fires up anew'

Criminals hack CEOs with fake subpoenas

Security researchers say that thousands have fallen victim to an e-mail scam in which senior managers are told that they have been sued in federal court and must click on a Web link to download court documents. Victims of the crime are taken to a phony Web site where they are told they need to install browser plug-in software to view the documents. That software gives the criminals access to the victim's computer. ...continue reading 'Criminals hack CEOs with fake subpoenas'

Criminals hack CEOs with fake subpoenas

Security researchers say that thousands have fallen victim to an e-mail scam in which senior managers are told that they have been sued in federal court and must click on a Web link to download court documents. Victims of the crime are taken to a phony Web site where they are told they need to install browser plug-in software to view the documents. That software gives the criminals access to the victim's computer. ...continue reading 'Criminals hack CEOs with fake subpoenas'

Fraudsters use malware to direct users to phishing sites

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has reported a sharp rise in malware that directs users to DNS (Domain Name System) servers controlled by phishers. ...continue reading 'Fraudsters use malware to direct users to phishing sites'

Phishing kit pits wannabe scammers vs. pro fraudsters

In a twist, security researchers have discovered a group of hackers who are exploiting a new category of victims -- aspiring Internet scammers. ...continue reading 'Phishing kit pits wannabe scammers vs. pro fraudsters'

Beware of 'blended threats,' phishing zombies in 2008

'Blended threats' - online security attacks that combine several techniques - are likely to become more pervasive in 2008, security industry insiders say. ... continue reading 'Beware of 'blended threats,' phishing zombies in 2008'