Worm and phishing scam hit AIM, Yahoo IM   25 May 2005 00:00 GMT
Users of instant messaging applications from Yahoo and AOL this week are being warned of two new threats spreading via IM.
Source: NWFusion.com

Worm, phishing scam hit IM services   24 May 2005 23:43 GMT
Piggybacking on the popularity of the new "Star Wars" movie, a new worm and a phishing scam target AOL and Yahoo IM users respectively.
Source: ZDNet

Cisco targets Net phone software flaw   24 May 2005 23:42 GMT
A security hole in Internet protocol affects a range of Cisco products, but the company says it has a patch.
Source: ZDNet

Minnesota court takes dim view of encryption   24 May 2005 22:02 GMT
Using PGP to encrypt files can be viewed as evidence of criminal intent, an appeals court rules.
Source: ZDNet

Miscreants encrypt files, hold them for ransom   24 May 2005 18:16 GMT
In a new type of attack, user files are encrypted remotely and attackers demand money for key to decode them.
Source: ZDNet

Online extortionists encrypt files, hold them for ransom   24 May 2005 18:16 GMT
In a new type of online attack user files are encrypted remotely and the attackers then demand money for the key to decode them.
Source: ZDNet

Microsoft: SP2 makes Windows 15 times safer   24 May 2005 18:08 GMT
A Redmond security guru also says spyware could be responsible for up to one-third of all Windows crashes.
Source: ZDNet

FTC: Beware of 'zombies'   24 May 2005 16:05 GMT
Working with regulatory agencies in about 30 nations, the Federal Trade Commission today is slated to launch an education campaign warning ISPs that "zombie" computers are out of control.
Source: Computerworld

Microsoft seeks protection from spyware firms   24 May 2005 15:07 GMT
As Congress mulls spyware bills, Microsoft seeks immunization from "frivolous" suits for companies that fight such software.
House approves spyware bill--again
Source: ZDNet

House votes to outlaw computer spyware   24 May 2005 13:08 GMT

Source: Computerworld