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Welcome to the PCMag.com Security Watch Newsletter. Every week we bring you an overview of the current viruses, worms, and other threats and the information you need to combat them. Validation of US passport applications turns out not to be as rigorous as it should. AVG has unbundled the LinkScanner tool, which scans web sites for malicious code as you surf to them. A certain model of Nokia phone has been hacked to intercept SMS messages, including bank security codes to other phones. And a malware attack from months ago was used to create a botnet of Macs. For more on these threats, vulnerabilities and other issues, visit the Watch.  US Passport Security Procedures Fail Under GAO Test
Fight Malware on the Web With LinkScanner
Report Says Some Nokia Phones Can Intercept SMS
The First Mac Botnet... Or Is It?
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US Passport Security Procedures Fail Under GAO Test
Investigators obtain legit passports with fake IDs, dead guy's social security number. Read this story
Fight Malware on the Web With LinkScanner
Reputation systems can't keep up with rapid shifting of malware on the web, but a scanning tool can. Read this story
Report Says Some Nokia Phones Can Intercept SMS
Bank security codes can be pilfered in the air using a particular model of phone. Read this story
The First Mac Botnet... Or Is It?
The concept has been proven: A Mac botnet can be built by using social engineering to get users to install malware. Read this story
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