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  • Security firms clash over phishy e-mails

    Banks and security experts cannot agree wether it is safe for banks to continue using e-mail for communicating with their customers because the medium has been hijacked by criminals who try and fool online banking users into divulging their log in details.

  • RSA, CA accused of sending 'stupid' e-mails

    Computer security specialists RSA and Computer Associates have been called "stupid" for sending e-mails containing masked links, which are often used in phishing attacks.

  • ABA: Online bank fraud losses not a "material" concern

    The debate over the threat posed by e-mail online banking scams or "phishing attacks" is heating up with security experts accusing banks of ignoring danger signs.

  • Trojan horse could recruit 'Fagin's gang'

    A recent malware attack in which a Trojan encrypts a user's files until the victim pays a US$200 'ransom', could help criminal groups recruit people into money laundering and other 'dirty work', according to security experts.

Blogs (1)

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Citibank helps phishers improve their bait?

    It took help from three security experts, Citibank's spokesperson, dozens of e-mails and almost a full working day of investigation to confirm that an e-mail I had seen from Citibank was not actually a clever phishing attempt.

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  • Social engineering: Don't be fooled

    It is a hard one to protect against, as attackers prey on the kindness of strangers, but there are some tips to prevent your company being a victim to social engineering ploys. Also: Hackers: Under the hood

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