According to a growing thread on MoneySavingExpert, it appears that certain users’ email addresses and usernames may have been harvested and used to spread spam.
Tag: security
Protect Your Wireless Network
According to recent research, over half of our wireless networks are susceptible to hacking, which could lead to leaking your bank account login details amongst other nasty outcomes. So how can you protect your network?
Video: ATM Skimming & How To Protect Your PIN
The European ATM Security Team have posted a video seized from criminals showing how they skim cards at ATMs, and how to minimise the chances of getting caught out yourself.
Egg Introduce Text Message Security Feature
Egg have sent out an email to their customers detailing changes they’re making to prevent unauthorised transactions.
Comparison Site Security Questioned
Computer magazine PC Pro has highlighted some lax security measures on a couple of popular comparison sites which allows hackers to reveal personal details and the quote history of their visitors.
Citigroup Admits Security Flaw In iPhone App
US bank Citigroup has admitted that it has a security flaw in its iPhone app and is urging its users to upgrade to the latest version.
GMail Filters “Opportunity For Fraudsters”
The Guardian has a warning for GMail users about the dangers of having email diverted from their accounts using its filters function.
Oops! Blippy Shares Credit Card Data
According to reports, some of Blippy’s beta testers had their credit card data exposed and this data was available for all to see in Google, for several months.
Identity Fraud Up, Likely To Get Worse
Identity fraud rose by 20% in 2009 compared to 2008, and the number of victims is likely to increase by even more this year, according to credit agency Experian.
HSBC “Online Access Disabled” Spam
I’ve just received yet another email stating that an account I don’t actually have has been disabled. Not a rare occurence, but this one had a couple of differences to the usual ones I receive.