Cybercriminals stories - Page 16

Fake virus warnings are duping users into downloading scareware that installs malware and steals personal data, Symantec warns.

Scammers exploit Google Wave's popularity, using fake invite generators to distribute malware via forums and Twitter, warns Symantec Security Response.

Data security specialist company Imperva said that cybercriminals will be looking to exploit users of Google’s Wave technology, specifically Wave web searches.

As Google’s Wave technology garners attention, cybercriminals are poised to exploit user interest, warns data security firm Imperva.

As the Web continues to offer new features and services, and users get more sophisticated, so cybercriminals  devise more innovative ways to trick them.

The recent hacking of the Domainz registry may have looked like a storm in a teacup, but the  implications for the security of Web sites are much larger.