APC - Tagged Articles - scam http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. HALF PRICE: Kogan launches "spams and scams through the portal" protection http://apcmag.com//kogan-launches-the-portector-protection-from-spams-and-scams-through-the-portal-at-half-price.htm http://apcmag.com//kogan-launches-the-portector-protection-from-spams-and-scams-through-the-portal-at-half-price.htm

With Australians becoming increasingly worried about "spams and scams through the portal", Kogan has introduced an impervious shield for internet users.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:10:36 +1000 Why Commonwealth Bank spam is slipping through spam filters http://apcmag.com//why-commonwealth-bank-spam-is-slipping-through-spam-filters.htm http://apcmag.com//why-commonwealth-bank-spam-is-slipping-through-spam-filters.htm

Antispam vendor MessageLabs admits the Commonwealth Bank phishing spam-wave is proving hard to filter out.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:59:08 +1000 AUDIO: Listen to this Commonwealth Bank scammer http://apcmag.com//commonwealth-bank-targeted-in-massive-phishing-scam.htm http://apcmag.com//commonwealth-bank-targeted-in-massive-phishing-scam.htm

A phishing scam has reached new levels with Commonwealth Bank customers targeted by fake call centres.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:23:38 +1000 PHONE CON: No, that is not "Microsoft" calling http://apcmag.com//phone-con-no-that-is-not-microsoft-calling.htm http://apcmag.com//phone-con-no-that-is-not-microsoft-calling.htm

Have you had a man from Microsoft ring up and advise your computer is virus infected? If so, you're one of many Australians targeted in a phone scam.]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:18:25 +1000 Chinese crackers break iTunes gift card algorithm http://apcmag.com//chinese-crackers-break-itunes-algorithm-delivering-high-qanitity-content-for-next-to-nothing.htm http://apcmag.com//chinese-crackers-break-itunes-algorithm-delivering-high-qanitity-content-for-next-to-nothing.htm

As if creating knock-offs of handbags, sunglasses, shoes and clothing isn’t enough, Chinese hackers have now created a brand new industry: fake iTunes gift card sales.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 Optus, Vodafone, Acer: I've had it with dishonest tech marketing! http://apcmag.com//ive_had_it_with_dishonest_tech_marketing.htm http://apcmag.com//ive_had_it_with_dishonest_tech_marketing.htm

Why don't tech companies just say what they mean? As a journalist, I'm sick of receiving essentially dishonest announcements from big tech companies.]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:32:47 +1000