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MillerSmiles cited in Vista book Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT MillerSmiles is cited in the popular "Windows Vista for Dummies" Yahoo phishing flaw revealed Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT Researcher finds major phishing flaw in Yahoo network Anti-Phishing Browsers Not Working Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT A new report from Harvard University finds browser-based anti-phishing warnings have little effect Keylogging Website Trend Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT Experts say website vulnerabilities are leading to a rise in online keylogging Facebook Phishing Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT Social networking sites like Facebook are helping the phishers Phishing Trend Continues Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT Phishing scams in which people use fake e-mails to steal financial information online are a growing problem, experts said. Tax Phishing Scams Sun, 05 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT Scammers are taking advantage of the current US tax season. Christmas phishing threats loom Sat, 03 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT Online shoppers are warned against phishing attacks over Christmas. Phishing - A Tougher Art Mon, 24 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT The APWG say that phishing scams are harder to pull off. Google fixes security flaw Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT Google patches website security flaw that could be exploited for phishing attacks. Phishing Protection in Office SP2 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:00:00 GMT Microsoft unveils phishing protection in new Office update. Yahoo! Hosting Phishing Sites Wed, 07 Sep 2005 12:00:00 GMT Spamhaus has accused internet giant Yahoo! of hosting almost 5000 phishing websites. Microsoft's Anti - Phishing Tool Mon, 29 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT Microsoft is due to release its anti-phishing tool to the public. Spear-Phishing Phenomenon Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT Scammers posing as company executives are on the rise. 'Phishing' Enters English Dictionary Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT The word 'phishing' enters the Oxford English Dictionary. Bank Launches Anti-Scam Effort Mon, 08 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT German banking giant Postbank offers its customers a new security service. Spanish Phishing Gang Busted Tue, 02 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT A 15-strong gang of suspected phishers has been busted in Spain. Spyware Threat From Phishers Thu, 21 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT Commercial spyware programs are increasingly popping up in phishing scams. Phishing Fraud Duo Jailed Sun, 03 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT Two phishing scammers found guilty of conspiring to defraud and launder money. Pop-up Phishing Vulnerability Mon, 27 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT A Javascript pop-up flaw in major browsers used as part of a Phishing Scam Wireless and Mobile Phishing Tue, 21 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT Phishers turn to wireless, mobile computing Mytob Worm Phishing Variant Sat, 11 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT The latest Mytob worm is using phishing tactics to propagate the web. Phishers Targeting Smaller Firms Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT Phishers are increasingly targeting smaller companies with their email scams. UK Phishing Laws Toughened Up Fri, 27 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT New UK phishing laws will allow prison sentences of up to 10 years for phishers. Netscape 8.0 To Combat Phishing Fri, 20 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT Netscape 8.0 is to focus on the prevention of online scams and other frauds. Phishing Scams Lure Employees Wed, 18 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT A new survey demonstrates how easy it is for employees to fall foul to phishing scams. MasterCard Hunts Phishing Gangs Sat, 14 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT MasterCard has successfully shut down over 2000 fraudulent websites in the past year, the company says. New Wi-Fi Phishing Threat Tue, 10 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT Phishers are now attempting to attack Wi-Fi networks. China: Online Crime Hotspot Sun, 08 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT A new report reveals 20% of online crime can be traced to China. Phishing Trojans On the Rise Wed, 04 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT Figures from an anti-phishing group show increasing sophistication in phishing. Microsoft Urges IT Vigilance Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT A senior Microsoft representative is urging increased IT vigilance to combat threats. Mobile Phone Phishing Attacks? Tue, 26 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Mobile viruses and phishing attacks are exploiting countless software vulnerabilites. Phishing - A Short FAQ For Surfers Sun, 24 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT All you need to know about phishing - a new succint guide. Rise In Corporate Phishing Attacks Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Organised phishing gangs are increasingly launching attacks on companies. AOL Launches Anti-Scam Effort Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT America Online has launched a campaign to block access to fraudulent phishing websites. New US Anti-Phishing Legislation Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Washington lawmakers have passed legislation increasing penalities for phishers. Phishing Taking Place Of Porn Spam Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Phishing scams are to overtake porn spam emails, a report says. Microsoft Attacked In Phishing Scam Sat, 09 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Microsoft's windows update site has been spoofed by phishers in a new scam. Phishing Sites Steal Credit Cards Fri, 08 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Several websites have been shuit down after a credit card harvesting operation was discovered. Geek Speak Confuses Surfers Wed, 06 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Online security jargon is confusing online customers, a survey for AOL UK has found. GMail In Anti-Phishing Drive Tue, 05 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Google's GMail now incorporates a number of anti-phishing measures. Estonian Phishing Suspect Arrested Mon, 04 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT An Estonian man suspected of organising large-scale phishing and pharming operations has been arrested. Microsoft To Sue 117 Phishers Fri, 01 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Microsoft has filed 117 lawsuits in the US against suspected phishers. Surfers Losing Trust In Net Security Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT Phishing, Pharming and other online security threats are damaging online confidence. Phishing Attacks Up In February Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT The Anti-Phishing Working Group states that the number of phishing attacks reported is still increasing. Surfers Now More Phishing Savvy Thu, 24 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT A British body states that online banking customers are becoming increasingly phishing-savvy. Firefox More Secure Than IE? Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT The president of the Mozilla foundation has claimed Firefox users surf more securely than users with Internet Explorer. Phishing Attacks Continue To Rise Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT Symantec has issued a report confirming a massive upward trend in phishing attacks. Pharming Attacks Pose New Threat Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT Pharming attacks are on the increase and pose a similar level of risk as phishing scams. New Phishing Trick Discovered Sat, 19 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT A new potentially undectable phishing tactic has been discovered. BoI Attacked In Phishing Scam Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT The Bank of Ireland is the latest target of a phishing scam. Online Banking Failing Customers Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT Online Banking facilities are massively failing consumers says Netcraft. CeBIT Fair To Focus On Phishing Sun, 13 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT Phishing and identity theft will be two hot topics at this year's CeBIT IT fair in Hanover. New DNS Redirect Trick Being Used Wed, 09 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT Phishers seemed to have developed a new weapon in their phishing arsenal - DNS Redirecting. ID Fraud Affects 25% Of Britons Thu, 03 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT A Which? magazine survey has revealed 1 in every 4 Britons has been 'touched' by ID fraud. New Opera Browser Security Mon, 28 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT The Beta 2 Opera Software browser is to incorporate several new anti-phishing features to improve security. Online Security Trust Dented Sun, 27 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT An increase in phishing attacks and identity theft is affecting consumers' trust in the web, a poll says. Increase In Smaller Bank Scams Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT Phishing scams are increasingly targetting smaller-scale financial services firms according to the APWG. New Variant Of PayPal Scam Thu, 24 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT PayPal scams are some of the most reported scams at MillerSmiles but this one employs a new tactic. New eBay Phishing Scam Reported Wed, 23 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT The latest in a long line of eBay scams has come to the attention of MillerSmiles. IE7: To Be Phishing Proof? Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT Bill Gates has hinted that Internet Explorer 7 will incorporate anti-phishing defences. New Lloyds TSB Scam Reported Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT MillerSmiles has received news of a new Lloyds TSB scam which is circulating among the online banking community. Phishing Site's Call For Writers Sun, 20 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT The internet's leading anti-phishing site - MillerSmiles.co.uk - is looking for news writers and editors for its new phishing news service - news.millersmiles.co.uk New TCF Bank Scam Circulating Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT MillerSmiles has received reports of two variants of a new TCF bank phishing scam. Valentine's Day Phishing Scam Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT New WAMU scam attempts to lure victims by inviting them to play in a fake Valentine's Day competition. Harry Potter Scam Goes On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT Reports of Harry Potter e-book phishing scams are still surfacing on the net. Barclays' phish hunt Wed, 16 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT Barclays closing in on phishers. Bank clamps down on spate of recent scams. New MSN Scam Wed, 16 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT New MSN scam reported at MillerSmiles. Scam uses 'popup' tactic to attract victims. Big 4 team up Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT 4 of the most heavily scammed companies launch a new anti-phishing joint venture - the Phish Report Network.