A US national based in Uganda has been charged with running a major global counterfeiting operation, which used an online forum to connect buyers and sellers of forged currency.
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Spear-phishers grab emails from internet overseer ICANN
Yes, the DNS overlord fell for spear phishing. No, the internet’s spine was NOT broken, given that the intruders only gained “read”, not “write”, access. Thank goodness!
Information-stealing ‘Vawtrak’ malware evolves, becomes more evasive
SophosLabs has recently observed some cunning changes made by the authors of the dangerous banking malware ‘Vawtrak’. James Wyke explains.
SSCC 177 – Will Sony’s breach be the never ending story? [PODCAST]
Here’s the latest episode of our regular security podcast. Enjoy!
Don’t let the Grinch steal Christmas: how to avoid festive fraudsters
Take a little more time to record what you’ve bought, from who or where, and how much it cost – and don’t let your guard slip at this hectic time of year.
The 12 Days of Christmas – all the answers to the #naksecquiz
Our “12 Days of Christmas” quiz is over – here’s how you did!
Did computer security get better or worse in 2014? Have your say…
Tell us what you think – did computer security get better or worse in the last year? Our regular contributors have pitched to offer some food for thought, but we’d also like to know your take on 2014.
Teenager pleads guilty to massive Spamhaus DDoS attack
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to taking part in the 2013 DDoS attack – the largest ever – against Spamhaus and internet exchanges.
Sony pulls ‘The Interview’ after 9/11 terror threat
Sony has cancelled the theatrical release of “The Interview” after terror threats. It’s also being sued by ex-employees over privacy violations. On the plus side, Reddit’s taken down a subreddit devoted to sharing doxed material. 
Google and Facebook under fire from Dutch government over citizens’ privacy
Google’s been told to change how it handles personal data on Dutch citizens or face a €15m fine. Facebook’s policies are also under scrutiny. 