Friday, February 2, 2007

Rise in Sophisticated Attacks Against Savvy PC Users Expected to Rise. Rise in Sophisticated Attacks Against Savvy PC Users Expected to Rise. "Malware writers continue to blur the line between trojans, worms, viruses and spyware." [GT: Security and Privacy] 2:08:56 AM

Vermont agency warns 70,000 of possible data compromise. Vermont agency warns 70,000 of possible data compromise. The Vermont Agency of Human Services is warning some 70,000 people in the state that a computer breach may have exposed their Social Security numbers and other personal data. [Computerworld Privacy News] 2:05:33 AM

Tracking the Russian Scammers. Tracking the Russian Scammers. In the battle to bust Eastern European carding syndicates, the biggest obstacles are sometimes the foreign law enforcement agents protecting them. By Kim Zetter. [Wired News: Security Blanket] 1:46:55 AM

Crime Boards Come Crashing Down. Crime Boards Come Crashing Down. Competing FBI and Secret Service operations clash, as the feds prepare to strike deep at the heart of international cybercrime rackets. Last in a three-part series by Kim Zetter.Plus: Part 1: Tightening the Net on Cybercrime [Wired News: Security Blanket] 1:40:15 AM

Free stolen ID search service launched amid skepticism. Free stolen ID search service launched amid skepticism. A service launched last week that aims to help online users determine whether their credit card and Social Security numbers may have been compromised is running into skepticism about how secure -- and safe -- it is. [Computerworld Privacy News] 12:37:44 AM

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