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Computer Security Tips

Below are links to articles dealing with computer and network security.  I have pulled these articles from various computer and networking sites around the Internet.  Check back frequently; I'll add more as I find them.

February
Facebook Scams Apple/Macintosh

 

Hijacked Sites Redirect to Scam in DreamHost Hack Aftermath

Security concerns on Apple's FileVault decryption via FireWire
Rootkits Trojans Twitter

 

Ice IX banking Trojan steals info that enables fraudsters to hijack phone calls

 
Data Breach Social Networking Malware

 

 

 
Scareware/Ransomware Botnets Phishing

 

Kelihos botnet makes a comeback

Kelihos Not Resurrected, New Malware Used to Create Botnet

 
Anonymous/LulzSec/AntiSec/TeaMpoisoN
Android
SCADA

TeaMp0isoN Leaks 26,000 Israeli Credit Cards from One and Citynet (Exclusive)

 

 
Social Engineering
Cyber
Other

 

 

Teen finds bugs in Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft code

Hackers from US and China Responsible for 40% of Hack Attempts

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Beware Rogue Antivirus Scams

While these articles are a bit dated, the warning is still valid.  The FBI is warning computer users to beware of rogue antivirus software scams.  These scams begin as malicious software downloaded to a computer.  They take the form of pop-up warnings of security problems with the computer.  These pop-ups look like virus scans and claim that the only way to remove the viruses found is to buy an antivirus package using your credit card to pay.  Symantec, the maker of Norton Antivirus and Norton Internet Security, reports 43 million rogue antivirus installation attempts between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.

Do not fall for these scams.  The antivirus software installed is at best poor; and at worst may install other viruses, key loggers, or Trojans.  These scams have netted their authors over $150 million, according to the FBI.

See the full report at "Rogue Antivirus Scams."  Also see "Rogue Antivirus Operations Thrive in 2009."