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Vast spy system detected in 103 countries

Researchers based at the Munk Center for International Studies at the University of Toronto have uncovered a vast electronic spying operation that they say has infiltrated at least 1,295 computers... Read more...

Thieves scam state of Utah of $2.5 million

The theft of a vendor number for the University of Utah's design and construction department led to a scam that resulted in the loss of almost a million dollars before it was uncovered. More than... Read more...

FTC wants new powers to fight spyware

The Federal Trade Commission this week told the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that it favors legislation granting it new powers to seek civil penalties in spyware... Read more...

Malware's $7 billion Hit

It turns out that phishing schemes and spyware are more than just annoying; they're both turning out to pack a serious wallop for the wallets of online consumers. A new study from... Read more...

ALSO NOTED: PayPal adds another security layer to protect account holders; Using green technologies to keep data centers cool;

> PayPal adds another security layer to protect account holders. Article... Read more...

Hussein hanging is new phishing lure

The security experts are right when they say that phishers and hackers are getting smarter every day. That's because they obviously keep track of big news and top search engine topics, as... Read more...

Spam fight prompts security market changes

The continuing quest to squelch spam, deter spyware and stop malware is causing more than a few waves within the email security industry. Big tech titans--from Cisco to Microsoft and everyone in... Read more...

Even low-level malware is a security headache

I say this almost every day, yet it still warrants constant attention: hackers and spyware programmers are getting smarter and more Read more...

Mobile spyware with a new twist

Well, the first mobile spyware attack has now been identified, and not only is it sophisticated but it also offers a new twist. According to security vendor McAfee, the spyware app targets the... Read more...

Tech leaders'wish list for Santa

Ask a few tech leaders what's on their wish list for the holiday season and you will likely hear everything from a bigger budget to Star Trek-like wireless systems that will bring an end to... Read more...