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FBI issues warning over VoIP scammers hijacking AsteriskOpen in New Window
"The FBI is evidently concerned about a vulnerability its found within the Voice-over-IP Asterisk software, but the federal organization's missive is missing a few important details—like what the f read more »
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FTC has a message for vishing victimsOpen in New Window
Robert McMillan writes about vishing, not to be confused with phishing. He writes " vishing scammers send out phony e-mail messages, trying to trick victims into giving up sensitive information. In read more »
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Feds prep gov domains for net address server swapOpen in New Window
Dan Goodin of The Register writes "The US federal government is showing tangible progress as it works to meet a January deadline to implement a sweeping overhaul of its internet address servers, a m read more »
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Lads from Lagos target FacebookOpen in New Window
Lester Haines reports that Nigerian scammers have begun utilizing Facebook as another method for connecting with potential victims. read more »
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Scammers using Verizon’s name to bilk consumersOpen in New Window
Verizon today released a statement warning consumers to be on the lookout for shady letters telling them that they have won a special sweepstakes and that a firm named “Verizon Financial” has authori read more »
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Yahoo files lawsuit against lottery scammersOpen in New Window
"Yahoo is suing a group of unidentified companies and individuals loosely called the "Yahoo Lottery Spammers" for running e-mail scams that sought victim's personal information and extorted money from..." read more »
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