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California Woman Gets 5-Year Prison Term in Phishing Conviction
A woman arrested by federal investigators in a takedown of a phishing scheme has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. The conviction stemmed from Operation Phish Phry, a massive operation that has led to nearly 50 convictions in Los Angeles.
Tax Alert: The Canada Revenue Agency Reminds Canadians to Beware of Phishing Schemes
OTTAWA, ONTARIO-- - The Canada Revenue Agency warns all Canadians to beware of telephone calls, mail, or email that claim to be from the CRA but are not. These are phishing scams that could result in identity ...
IID Reports 333 Percent Increase in Phishing Attacks Impersonating Email Service Providers
TACOMA, WA-- - IID , a provider of technology and services that helps organizations secure their Internet presence, today released its Q1 eCrime Report that revealed phishing attacks impersonating email ...
Bulgaria's Transport Minister: Phishing Accounts for 46% of Cyber Attacks
In 2011 and the first quarter of 2012, 46% of attacks on network infrastructure were phishing (e-mail fraud scam involving legitimate-looking messages used to lure users into disclosing private info), according to Ivaylo Moskovski, Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications. Speaking Thursday at the opening of a national conference on crisis prevention and management ...
New Twist On BBB Phishing Scam
The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Michgan warned against a new twist on a phishing email scam that attempts to use the BBB's trusted name to get private information from small businesses and consumers.
New Phishing Scam Hurts Small Businesses
Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest phishing scam that exploits BBB’s trusted name.(PRWEB) May 03, 2012 When a small plumbing company in Monroe, Louisiana, got an email yesterday from BBB saying they’d had a complaint filed against them, they took it seriously. After all, the company is a BBB Accredited Business and the owner serves on the board of ...
6 Online Safety Tips for Women
By Mitzi Perdue WeNews correspondent Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Cybercriminals may be ?spear phishing? your Facebook or Twitter account. A gorgeous PowerPoint attachment may harbor a malicious program. Women are more vulnerable to online security breaches, so here are a few words from the Web-wise. ? (WOMENSENEWS) ? ?Celebrating my birthday tonight at Alfredo?s!? If ...
Don't take the bait in latest phishing scam
It's the price the Better Business Bureau pays for long years of work in alerting consumers and businesses about scams, hustles and shoddy practices.
UK prosecutions for hacking appear to be be dropping
But plenty of caveats apply The number of prosecutions under the UK's computer hacking laws may have declined over recent years, according to the latest available government figures.…
Regina Better Business Bureau warns of phishing scam
It’s the price the Better Business Bureau pays for long years of work in alerting consumers and businesses about scams, hustles and shoddy practices. Its good name or “brand” is being used by computer criminals to try stealing money from you.
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