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“malware”

Mar
18
2010

Malicious e-mail to steal password for Facebook users

McAfee estimated that hackers on tuesday launched an attack, has issued a number of 10 million spam. McAfee executives Dave Marcus said it expects to handle millions of users to become infected. Facebook spokesman said the company would not comment on the matter, but claimed that the company has issued a public notice Wednesday morning to remind [...]

Feb
3
2010

Facebook perceived as a threat to businesses

The most popular networks has become a vehicle for the dissemination of malware and spam. Twitter is also not spared.
According to a report by security firm Sophos (pdf), social networks have become a new playground for malicious attacks, reaching a level considered “alarming” in 2009. “Customers spend more time on social networks, communicating [...]