Will spam volumes continue to decrease or is this a temporary situation? According to McAfee's newest research, global email spam volumes have decreased 20% in the first quarter of this year (2009) when compared to last year's rate during the
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Fake "Conficker Infection Alert" Spam Messages Circulating
After the hype of the Conficker worm other cyberthieves wish to cash in on the situation by circulating spam messages alerting computer users of a fake Conficker Infection Alert. Marshal8e6's TRACElabs researchers have ran into a spam campaign that has
Continue reading 0 Comments20% Rise In Spam Expected In March 2009
According to McAfee, Spam is expected to increase by 20 percent in March (this month) and may cost companies about $41,000. We all hate to hear news like this but we all must face the music because it is a
Continue reading 0 CommentsW32/Trojan2.FXRO Removal Guide
Do you know what W32/Trojan2.FXRO is? W32/Trojan2.FXRO Trojan is a vicious type of Trojan infection that was recently discovered the be included within a Zip file of a fake Delta Airlines Ticket Conformation email. W32/Trojan2.FXRO has been discovered by a
Continue reading 0 CommentsSpam Cruise-Control: Verizon Will Implement New Spam Blocking Measures
Verizon may have allowed spammers to put spamming methods on cruise control until now with new spam blocking measures being put into place. The major internet service providers of the United States are all plagued with spam challenges and now
Continue reading 0 CommentsValentine's Day Themed Spam Leading Users to New Variant of Waledac Worm
Cybercriminals thrive on holidays and popular world events to spam computer users in hopes of spreading malware. Valentine's Day is no exception for cybercriminals scamming you through spam messages or malicious website links. This Valentine's Day a new variant of
Continue reading 0 CommentsObama's Stimulus Package Used as Bait by Identity Thieves Already
Be Aware: Identity Thieves Sending Economic Stimulus Package related spam messages. The suffering economy seems to be President Obama's priority and passing the new stimulus package is something that a lot of people would like to see happen. Recently identity
Continue reading 0 CommentsThe Battle is being Lost: Cybercrime is Getting Out Of Control
During our economic slowdown more and more hackers are seeking desperate measures and seem to be committing cybercrime at an alarming rate It may be getting to the point where the public is such in a frantic state that they
Continue reading 0 CommentsSpam Alert: Coca-Cola and McDonalds Spoofed Holiday Spam Messages Contain Malware
Websence Security Labs posted an alert in regards to malicious McDonalds and Coca-cola holiday email promotions and coupons. From the report on Websence's Security Labs website, it seems victims are receiving messages that include a holiday promotion from Coca-Cola and
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