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    Queensland police are warning of a rapidly growing type of fraud that uses Russian brides and dating Web sites to con victims into becoming money launderers and drug mules.

  • Pillow talking bots latest Russian malware threat

    Those entering online dating forums risk having more than their hearts stolen, especially if they're chatting to a malicious Russian bot.

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    Over the past year the number of online dating sites has increased significantly but security experts at Internet Security Systems (ISS) say many of these sites are being used at this time of year to spread malicious code, not love.

  • Electronic Valentines a cop-out: Australia Post

    It's all texting, e-mailing and accessing the Internet this Valentines' Day, with vendors claiming a huge surge in traffic on the biggest day of the year for romantics. However, Australia Post reckons going virtual with your message of love is "taking the easy way out" and your best bet is the old-fashioned card or letter.

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    Spanish Internet company Terra Lycos has retained investment bank Lehman Brothers to explore a possible sale of its US Internet business, including its flagship Lycos.com Web site, according to a document obtained by CNET News.com.

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    Listen to audio recordings of conversations with real-life internet scammers in this guide to their history and recent activities.

  • Mapping a revolution with 'mashups'

    Mashups involving digital maps are bridging the gap between the virtual and physical worlds, with uses ranging from local shopping and traffic reports to online dating and community organising.

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