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Showing 1-18 of 18 results foundSome users locked out of Google Mail
May 25, 2006 Some Gmail users complain they can't access their accounts. Google says it's "investigating" the issue.A black eye for Xbox customer service
March 27, 2007 Microsoft is overhauling its Xbox customer service after hackers were able to trick staffers into providing access to gamers' accounts.Stopping fraud by blackballing PCs
July 28, 2006 Instead of locking out specific users, sites using Iovation's technology can nail suspected fraudsters' hardware.AOL security breach exposes personal info
June 16, 2000 The online service confirms that hackers have illegally compromised an undisclosed number of its member accounts by targeting key company employees with an email virus.Price of cybercrime tools shrinks
February 9, 2007 Trojan tools are swapping hands online for just $600, RSA manager says, with bulk discounts available on compromised log-in details.No end in sight to hacking of 'WoW' accounts
April 10, 2007 'Tens of thousands' of players' accounts have been compromised with keylogging exploit, security experts say.eBay, Amazon take heat on privacy practices
August 31, 2006 The Net giants incur the wrath of Privacy International, and eBay draws the attention of the U.K.'s Information Commissioner.Microsoft says Xbox security wasn't breached
March 22, 2007 Gamers who reported fraud with their Xbox Live account were likely duped into giving up their information, according to Microsoft.Pick up the tab by texting
November 29, 2006 Cash, credit or text? Cell phone payments are coming to the U.S. as companies like Feed Tribes launch new services.'World of Warcraft' bans raise players' ire
March 22, 2007 Some players of the popular online game think the publisher is banning first and asking questions second when it comes to alleged terms of service violations.Outsourcing your 'Warcraft' skills
February 6, 2007 A growing group of companies will for a fee take over players' virtual identity and help them get to the top of the heap.Payment processor fears credit card crooks
April 4, 2006 Authorize.Net says its service was used in an attempt to charge money to stolen credit and debit cards.Microsoft probes possible Xbox Live fraud
March 21, 2007 Gamers report having their Xbox Live accounts hijacked and their credit cards used to buy virtual currency on the gaming service.Netflix fixes Web 2.0 bugs
October 17, 2006 Site weakness could have let outsiders change a user's address and potentially hijack their account.Banks do battle with debit-card fraud
March 17, 2006 Bank of America and Washington Mutual institute programs to alert customers whenever changes are made to their accounts.E-Gold charged with money laundering
April 30, 2007 Online payment company and its owners are accused of serving as a "highly favored" method of payment by scammers and child porn vendors.Microsoft aims to take the desktop 'Live'
March 31, 2006 Trying to outflank Yahoo and Google, Microsoft tests desktop hub for e-mail and other consumer services.LiveJournal apologizes for mass deletion
June 1, 2007 Following Six Apart's deletion of 500 journals, users stage a blistering backlash and the company moves to make amends. Sponsored matches for "account"
