March

• TJ Maxx retail giant admits hackers stole 45 million credit card detailsLargest credit card heist in history steals information from high street shoppers.
  30 March 2007
• Malicious animated cursors exploit unpatched Microsoft vulnerabilityWindows Vista users not immune from security hole.
  30 March 2007
• Grum worm poses as Internet Explorer beta downloadBeware email which claims to come from Microsoft.
  30 March 2007
• Spammers hack PHP websites to make money from online pharmaciesDrug store spammers "joe job" innocent websites in an attempt to avoid spam filters.
  29 March 2007
• Pump-and-dump scammers attempt to manipulate German stock exchangeSpam spreads bogus investment advice to German internet users.
  28 March 2007
• Sophos selected by CDC Software for protection of their global networkLeading global provider of enterprise software solutions opts for Sophos multi-tier defense.
  26 March 2007
• Growth of web-based threats explored in Sophos podcastCarole Theriault and Marc Borbas discuss how malware exploits the web to infect computer users.
  26 March 2007
• PC users attacked by Pushu Trojan pushed by porno spamHardcore adult emails can lead to infection
  26 March 2007
• Fake website peddles killer pillsMarcia Bergeron died after taking pills she had bought online.
  22 March 2007
• Science center keeps public PCs safe with SophosAt-Bristol deploys comprehensive gateway and endpoint security solution, including new Sophos web appliance.
  21 March 2007
• MySpace malware could steal information from web usersCompanies advised to enforce policies over access to social networking websites.
  20 March 2007
• Blog trackback spam swamps websites with pornographic linksUnguarded message boards make easy pickings for spammers.
  20 March 2007
• Sophos experts host ISSA Security DayUK chapter of ISSA educated about latest malware and spam threats.
  19 March 2007
• Sophos kills Second Life on corporate networksOnline games and virtual worlds can reduce office productivity and may present a security risk in real life.
  14 March 2007
• Have your say: Do you stop guests from infecting your network?Does your business network run the risk of rogue, guest, non-compliant, or infected PCs compromising your network?
  13 March 2007
• Use Daylight Saving Time switch to check computer securityAmerican users advised to take advantage of daylight saving change to double-check their PC security.
  9 March 2007
• SEC suspends trading on 35 "pump-and-dump" companiesSpam spread bogus investment advice.
  8 March 2007
• Jailtime for US law database hackerCelebrities amongst those said to have had information stolen.
  8 March 2007
• Heinz chooses Sophos for web, desktop and application securityThousands of users benefit from combined software and hardware approach to malware protection.
  6 March 2007
• Spam can be bad for your healthSlimming pills bought online can be dangerous for internet users.
  5 March 2007
• Sophos Security Suite SBE 2.0 recommended by PC AuthorityIndependent test confirms the quality of Sophos's small business solution.
  5 March 2007
• Solaris worm blasts its way through telnet flawCompanies urged to patch to protect against Froot worm.
  1 March 2007
• Malware adopts disguises in attempt to dupe IT defensesSophos announces top ten threats and hoaxes reported in February 2007.
  1 March 2007

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