Sophos security news

Breaking news about computer security, viruses, spyware, and spam

Spammers curse Apple's new Ping service with iPhone scams

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:08:25 Z - iTunes social network fails to block fraudulent messages posted by spammers.

Widespread phishing campaign lures McDonald's fans with cash offer

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:43:35 Z - Filet-o-phish? Sophos warns computer users not to complete survey.

Scammers target Justin Bieber fans on Facebook with lure of free tickets, warns Sophos

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:18:23 Z - Users warned they may be signing up to expensive mobile phone service, not getting concert tickets.

Sophos warns on fake Dislike button Facebook scam

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:59:37 Z - Users advised to ignore links for "Dislike" button.

Hippo-vomiting anaconda targets Facebook users in survey scam, Sophos warns

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:36:06 Z - Latest rogue application spreads quickly on Facebook.

Sophos Security Threat Report reveals attitudes to cyberwarfare

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 08:27:27 Z - Poll reveals that 63% consider country vs country cyber-espionage acceptable.