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Phishing

# phishing - Monday 1 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Scams

Consumer agency urges vigilance against scams

The National Consumer Agency has said it received 835 scam-related queries in the last 12 months, most related to ‘PC phishing’

# phishing - Wednesday 18 July, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Warning

Revenue warns internet users over fake email ‘tax refund’ scam

If you get an email offering you a €278 tax refund, steer clear – sadly, it’s too good to be true.

# phishing - Tuesday 20 March, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Crime

Crime costs for small businesses increasing – survey

Reported crimes – in all forms – have increased over the past two years despite over €2 billion being spent on security measures.

# phishing - Tuesday 31 January, 2012

Tech giants join forces to end phishing emails

Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo, and PayPal are among the companies which have started a tough new approach to stopping scam emails.

# phishing - Sunday 7 August, 2011

This call may be recorded… Hackers targeting smartphones, warn experts

Hackers are turning to smartphones to access personal information, with Android devices said to be especially vulnerable.

# phishing - Thursday 2 June, 2011

China refutes Google’s claims that Gmail attacks originated in Jinan

Chinese state media says Google “arbitrarily pointing the finger at China” for a second time, after the internet company warned users it had detected a Gmail account hacking scame.

Google uncovers Gmail security attack aimed at tricking users into sharing passwords

Internet company says personal Gmail accounts belonging to US government officials, journalists and Chinese political activists are among the hundreds affected.

# phishing - Thursday 19 May, 2011

Ryanair warns of ‘car promo’ email scam

The budget airline warns of an email scam advising people to pay for the delivery of a car “won” in a scratchcard competition.