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Researchers Infiltrate Kraken Botnet, Could Clean It out
A group of security researchers today said they have infiltrated one of the world's biggest botnets and can snatch control. 30-Apr-2008
The Kind of Cybercrime Interpol Expects at the Summer Olympics
With cybercrime now a global phenomenon, perhaps it will take a global police organization to keep it in check. 30-Apr-2008
Top Botnets Control One Million Hijacked Computers
Storm is a shadow of its former self, Kraken is just another name for Bobax and the biggest botnet goes by the mouthful of... 09-Apr-2008
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How-To

In Pictures: How to Spot an E-Mail Scam
Wonder whether the message announcing that you've received an e-card is legit? Or whether PayPal is really trying to contact you? Here's a visual guide to spotting malware, fraud, and other dirty tricks in your inbox. 14-Oct-2007
Six ways to fight back against botnets
Botnets are a growing threat, but there are six steps that security professionals can take to fight back. 29-Sep-2007
Privacy Watch: More Criminals Use Keystroke Loggers
A computer security firm reports that the array of software programs that cybercrooks use to record every character a user types has grown significantly in recent months. 23-Nov-2005
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Opinion

Hot Coffee, Cybercrime and Punishment, ActiveX Warnings
Readers discuss the Grand Theft Auto settlement, a cybercrook's jail term, and Microsoft's change to ActiveX warnings in IE. 15-Nov-2007
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Reviews

Identity-Theft Protection: What Services Can You Trust?
New online services offer to protect you from identity theft, and some claim to help you undo damage after it happens. But when we tested the services, we found that many fall short. 29-Apr-2008
Is the U.S. at Risk From Cyberwarfare?
Hostile governments may be behind the next wave of Internet attacks. 21-Aug-2007
The 10 Biggest Security Risks You Don't Know About
Hackers, scammers, and identity thieves are constantly coming up with new ways to attack your PC and your privacy. Here are the newest perils--and how to foil them. 22-Jun-2006
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