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    When bank accounts run dry, phishers attack videogame consoles

    Xbox LiveAnyone with an email address has encountered fraudulent requests for online banking info and Paypal logins — but the new phishing target is Microsoft's Xbox 360. Microsoft confirmed today that subscribers to its Xbox Live online gaming service are receiving emails linking to a cloned Xbox login page. Since Live accounts are tied to your Microsoft Passport, these attempts are clearly attempting to access stored credit card and billing info.


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