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Along with rogue anti-malware, fake anti-piracy utilities are now also being distributed. Many Internet users download music and other media from the net, while being infected by malware from hacked or rogue websites. These Trojans issue fake copyright warning messages to scare the public - They are advised to take their chances in court, or skip the heavy fines and possible jail time by opting for a ‘pre-trial settlement’. They are then directed via hacked websites to another malware site where computers are further infected and where fake financial ‘settlements’ are solicited, and where banking details are provided to criminals.

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Do Know Evil: web application vulnerabilities »

Author : ScamMaster Published: May 6th, 2010

Posted by Bruce Leban, Software EngineerWe want Google employees to have a firm understanding of the threats our services face, as well as how to help protect against those threats. We work toward these goals in a variety of ways, including security training for new engineers, technical presentations about security, and other types of [...]

Online Anonymity – Is It Boon or Bane? »

Author : ScamMaster Published: May 6th, 2010

Many people might choose to have a vague identity and become more or less anonymous in normal life. They, too, try to get along with the same level of privacy on the internet. Despite the borrowing of... Go to Article

Piracy Isn’t Being Avoided With The Antipiracy »

Author : ScamMaster Published: May 5th, 2010

Piracy, particularly in music, has become exceptionally easy, and because of the wide availability and accessibility of digital media, copyright violations have never been so widespread. Many people aren't even aware if and when they are violating copyrights or illegally using intellectual property. A new Trojan is hoping to capitalize on this [...]