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Multi-Bank Phishing Operation Sends Out Fake HMRC Emails – Softpedia

A new phishing campaign sends out emails masquerading as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) tax payment refund notifications. The rogue links included in the messages direct users to a website hosting fake login …
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Phishing Kit Steals from Hackers Who Use It – Softpedia

Security researchers from data protection solutions vendor Imperva have uncovered a new phishing kit, which secretly sends the data stolen by phishers who use it, back to its creator. The tool is able to …
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Sality Responsible for Most Attacks Targeting the LNK Vulnerability – Softpedia

Security researchers are concerned about new variants of the Sality virus, which exploit the currently unpatched Windows shortcut vulnerability. Microsoft reports a surge in related attack traffic generated by …
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Phishing Gang Arrested in UK and Ireland – Softpedia

A gang of six phishers were arrested in London and Navan, Ireland by officers from the Metro Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) and the Fraud Investigation Bureau of the Irish Garda. The suspects are accused …
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