Reminder: You Can't Trust the "From:" Line in an E-Mail
A spoofed e-mail recently caused a stir at the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), underscoring credibility problems in the Internet's e-mail system.
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Social Networks 10 Times as Effective for Hackers, Malware
Research from Kaspersky Lab shows malware on social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace is 10 times more successful at infecting users than e-mail-based attacks. Enterprises and users need to adopt sound security practices to deal with the problem.
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Cyber-scammers using swine flu outbreak
Oregon's attorney general says con artists are using the swine flu outbreak to infect computers and steal personal information.
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OUCH! May, 2009
1. Consumer Awareness: 12 Tips for Keeping Your Laptop Secure – 2. Scams and Hoaxes – 3. Microsoft and Apple Security Updates – 4. Security Newsbytes
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Two brothers among indictees in $4M spam case
College-focused spammers indicted on 51 counts under federal CAN-SPAM Act.
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SANS OUCH! APRIL: Greeting cards, Malware email, Economic Stimulus Bill Scam, Cox Customer Phishing, Military Vehicle Scam
Security Slideshow: 14 Insider Security Threats
A new study by Computer Economics, "Insider Misuse of Computing Resources," looked at security risks posted by employees who inadvertently expose their organizations to possible information loss or compromise. The survey included 100 IT security professionals and executives.
Scam Alert: Phony IRS Phishers Steal Financial Information
When scammers go “phishing,” the bait they often use to hook victims into identity theft is the Internal Revenue Service. The reality: The IRS as a rule doesn’t send e-mail—especially on personal tax issues—so any incoming message alleging to be from the IRS is likely to be a scam.
Trojans
A trojan is a hidden program transmitted by means of spam or e-mail, a downloaded file, thumb drive/flash drive, a CD, or even a legitimate program with hidden malicious computer code lurking inside. The computer code (a program) enters your computer undetected.
