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    Web 2.0 makes phishing spam obsolete

    In three years phishing has transformed from an unknown threat into a multi-million dollar industry; in the next stage of its evolution, phishers will avoid using spam and instead hijack small parts of 'trusted' Web sites in order to bypass anti-phishing tools.

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    Security software vendors may soon side with US government authorities and intentionally fail to report "certain spyware" to customers if ordered by a court to remain quiet, according to a survey of leading firms.

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    Like it or not, network administrators these days must take on the added task of playing Big Brother, monitoring employees' use of the computers and network. Here are 10 of the most effective ways to keep an eye on what your users are doing.

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    Online fraud scams are increasingly turning their sights to credit unions, according to a new report.

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    To help curb the torrent of spyware, ZDNet Australia presents a spyware superguide comprising the latest reviews, tips and tricks aimed at keeping users safe.

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  • Botnets are forever

    Botnets are stayers because they're such good tools for cybercriminal activity, says the CEO of Web filtering company, Websense.

  • Lynch bosses that block Facebook

    If you're boss blocks access to anything but porn, they deserve to be lynched, says the CEO of Web filtering company, Websense.

  • Phish will mutate until 2060

    Phishing won't go away, it will mutate with new technology, says the CEO of Web filtering company, Websense.

  • Cybercrime: the perfect business

    If you're still pushing drugs, you're a fool -- cybercime is where the money is, says the CEO of Web filtering company, Websense.

  • No rest for anti-phishers

    Phishers have started exploiting technologies such as Voice over IP and RSS to hook more victims while law enforcement authorities are being overwhelmed by the sheer volume and sophistication of attacks, according to the CEO of Websense.

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