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neromaldridge: "Cybercriminals eye gold with Olympic Games scams" http://blackhawkminesonlinegames.blogspot.com/2012/09/cybercriminals-eye-gold-with-olympic.html August 08, 2012 — CSO — The public's appetite for scandal around the world is practically insatiable. Not surprisingly, cybercriminals try to take advantage of it, especially during an event like the 2012 Olympic Games. But the good news, say experts, is that the bulk of the scams are unsophisticated, looking to take advantage of so-called "low-hanging fruit." One of the more recent, discovered by security vendor Sophos, is a malware campaign that tries to snare victims with a fake scandal at the Olympics. A post by Graham Cluley on Sophos' Naked Security blog said a spam email comes with a subject line saying: "Huge scandal with the USA Women's Gymnastics Team on the 2012 London Olympics." #black #hawk #mines #gaming #black #hawk #mines #b06n #black #hawk #mines #online #games

Previous: neromaldridge: "Bingo Addict Turned To Fraud After She Was Targeted By Loan Sharks" http://blackhawkgroup.livejournal.com/4453.html A North Shields bingo addict turned to fraud after she was unable to keep up repayments to loan sharks. Doris Chambers, 63, became hooked on the online games after losing her job and finding herself with too much time on her hands. After experiencing modest wins, she began gambling more and ended up falling into debt, Newcastle Crown Court heard. But her addiction spiralled out of control and she turned to money lenders who demanded payments with threats. Chambers then secretly sold an investment property at North Shields' Royal Quays just days before filing for bankruptcy. Judge Brian Forster said: "This case must stand as a warning to the public of the dangers of becoming obsessed with online and other gambling. #black #hawk #mines #gaming #black #hawk #mines #b06n #black #hawk #mines #online #games
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Cybercriminals eye gold with Olympic Games scamsAugust 08, 2012 — CSO — The public's appetite for scandal around the world is practically insatiable. Not surprisingly, cybercriminals try to take advantage of it, especially during an event like the 2012 Olympic Games. But the good news, say experts, is that the bulk of the scams are unsophisticated, looking to take advantage of so-called "low-hanging fruit." One of the more recent, discovered by security vendor Sophos, is a malware campaign that tries to snare victims with a fake scandal at the Olympics. A post by Graham Cluley on Sophos' Naked Security blog said a spam email comes with a subject line saying: "Huge scandal with the USA Women's Gymnastics Team on the 2012 London Olympics."blackhawkminesgamingblackhawkminesb06nblackhawkminesonlinegames

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