Fake antivirus software accounts for as much as 15% of all malicious software scams, Google has claimed.

The search engine giant warned that fake antivirus software presents a growing threat to computer users after an investigation into some 240million web pages over a 13 month period. (more…)

Users of the popular Facebook game, Farm Town, have been targeted by a malware scam attempting to infect PC systems with fake antivirus software, the company behind the game has admitted. (more…)

A Bank of America computer specialist is expect to admit to hacking into the bank’s network of ATM’s, allowing him to withdraw “more than $5,000” without a single transaction being recorded, according to reports. (more…)

A total of 70 people were arrested in Romania earlier this week for their part in an eBay scam which saw them attempt to infiltrate trusted accounts to trade non-existent goods. (more…)

Companies have been told that they need to focus on protecting key business information as much as they do customer data, according to the findings of a new survey. (more…)

The UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to invest £4.5m ($7m) in protecting British citizens from fraudulent activity online, it has been announced. (more…)