Category Archives: Trojans

Debunking Some Common Online Security Myths

Posted on 17 Feb/2011 by mxw

There are some common myths that may influence your online security practices. Knowing the truth will allow you to make better decisions about how to protect yourself. How are these myths established? There is no one cause for these myths. … Continue reading →

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Who owns Westpac-site.org?

Posted on 3 Nov/2007 by mxw

Why do I ask? Well, I got a spam/scam email today that pretends to be an alert from Microsoft, via the Secret Service that a backdoor has been found in Windows XP and that a patch has been released which … Continue reading →

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New Email offers Registration (with Virus Payload)

Posted on 21 Aug/2007 by mxw

I’ve received several emails today, all matching the same pattern. The email comes iwth a range of subjected and from a range of senders but the enclosed web link, when clicked brings you to the same html, all located on … Continue reading →

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