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  Many WordPress blogs at risk from image-based zero-day vulnerability

  Sophos - Naked Security

  Technology blogger Mark Maunder recently wrote about an intrusion to his WordPress site.
  
  The culprit was a widespread image-tweaking utility called timthumb. Learn what happened and how to fix it. Read more…
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  Sophos Security Threat Report Update reveals 2011's top threats so far

  Sophos - Naked Security

  Sophos has published its Mid-Year 2011 Security Threat Report. High-profile hacking attacks against governments and corporations have dominated the security landscape in 2011, drowning out attacks that target consumers – such as fake anti-virus, search engine poisoning and social networking scams. Read more…
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  The Sun warns thousands of readers exposed by data breach

  Sophos - Naked Security

  The Sun newspaper has warned that thousands of people who participated in competitions on its website might have had their personal information stolen.
  
  Victims included applicants for the Miss Scotland beauty contest. Read more…
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  Twitter spammers entice clicks with free iTunes gift cards

  Sophos - Naked Security

  Beware free iTunes gift card spammers on Twitter - and learn how to fight back against them. Read more…
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  Police probe into claims of computer hacking by Murdoch's News International

  Sophos - Naked Security

  British police are investigating possible cases of computer hacking, in the ongoing probe into the activities of The News of the World and News International. Read more…
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  Suspected Anonymous hacker 'had 750,000 passwords', court hears

  Sophos - Naked Security

  Jake Davis, the man suspected of being the Anonymous spokesman "Topiary", has appeared in a London court. Read more…
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  Compromised Twitter accounts spam out money-making adverts

  Sophos - Naked Security

  Compromised Twitter accounts are once again being used by criminals to spam out adverts to unsuspecting users.
  
  In the latest attack, Direct Messages have been sent between Twitter users promoting a "make money fast" website. Read more…
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  Jake Davis named as suspected hacker Topiary by UK police

  Sophos - Naked Security

  Jake Davis, 18, from Shetland has been named as the suspected hacker Topiary by British police.
  
  He will appear in court tomorrow. Read more…
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  How a Facebook blind date led to supermarket robbery

  Sophos - Naked Security

  Do you take enough care over who you make your Facebook friend?
  
  A supermarket manager learnt a lesson the hard way, after he struck up a friendship with a woman on Facebook. Little did he know, that when she invited him to a dinner date at her apartment, something else entirely was planned. Read more…
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  Facebook killer video scam spreads between social networkers

  Sophos - Naked Security

  Is there a Facebook serial killer in your city?
  
  Video scam spreads rapidly across social network, using GEO-IP lookup to appear more enticing. Read more…