2006-04-01
Abstract
Anti-spam news; Why is PayPal phishing ... a serious business? (feature)
News
China calculates cost of spam
Lost productivity costs dear.
Largest can-spam fine to be paid
Internet marketing firm makes $900,000 settlement.
Code of practice for Australia's ISPs
Legislative code to come into force.
Feature
Why is PayPal phishing ... a serious business?
It is no longer unusual to receive a PayPal phishing email, but over recent months the phenomenon has become increasingly serious as the fake emails and websites set up by those behind the scams have become harder to distinguish from the genuine ones. Sorin Mustaca takes a closer look.
Virus Bulletin
Virus Bulletin - March 2006
Problems for AV vendors: some thoughts (comment); A small step for Mac OS X (virus analysis); Not a feeble attempt (virus analysis); Stories from the DRM world: the Settec case (feature); Red Hat Linux 9 (comparative review)
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