The details of about 500,000 online bank accounts and credit and debit cards have been stolen by a virus described as "one of the most advanced pieces of crimeware ever created".
The Sinowal trojan has been tracked by RSA, which helps to secure networks in Fortune 500 companies. RSA said the trojan virus has infected computers all over the planet.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7701227.stm
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Unbelievable. :shake:
It amazes me that there are still so many unprotected systems out there. Users really need to be better educated on the subject of security, otherwise these kinds of stories are only going to get more common. :(
I've long foreseen a time when we move to dumb terminals, with all the security being handled by the ISP, Seb. As long as there are those who take no steps to protect themselves, the rest of us are at risk.
Condoms and caps should be provided free. >:D
Non specific Trojanitis is usually asymptomatic with carriers unaware that they have been infected.Spread is via direct contact. To avoid infection do not connect to the outside world if you must, wear a firewall with all your holesports covered. >:D
It helps to rub Vick on too, Steve. ;)
But best ask Vic if he minds first. :)
I thought she died 107 years ago
Only in body, Glenn, her spirit is alive and well. ;)
She left behind some strange double standards, that in part live with us still. >:(
Indeed she, or the era, did, In. Child labour and prostitution was fine, a blind eye was swiftly turned, but if anyone left a piano leg uncovered... :no:
Of course " Art of a certain variety " was only for the elite.
As to family values, mistresses were commonplace. Those were the days. ;D
Quote from: Rik on Nov 01, 2008, 12:05:43
As to family values, mistresses were commonplace. Those were the days. ;D
Even Harold MacMillan whilst Prime Minister, was on record as saying he liked to go to bed with a good Trollope.
He was a publisher though, it makes all the difference. :)