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May 26, 2008 · Sciencedaily.com
Educating Managers On Computer Fraud Could Cut Crime

Shalini Kesar, a computer scientist at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, has devised an antifraud strategy for business. Writing in the International…

May 26, 2008 · Blog.wired.com
Cybercrime, the ne plus ultra of black globalization

Police in the US and Romania have charged 38 members of a suspected phishing gang. The group reportedly organised the theft of online banking credentials using…

May 23, 2008 · Canada.com
Cybercrime 'escalating': police

Cybercrime is fast becoming the top crime in the country, a nationwide survey commissioned by the Canadian Association of Police Boards has found. The average…

May 23, 2008 · Fortmilltimes.com
FBI, GBI team for police cybercrime training

ATLANTA — The FBI and Georgia Bureau of Investigation have set up a new training center for police officers investigating computer-related crimes, ranging from…

May 22, 2008 · Indystar.com
FBI-led unit will target cyber crime

The FBI is leading a new Indiana-based effort to crack down on computer hackers, identity thieves and other criminals who use the Internet to find victims. The…

May 22, 2008 · Itbusinessedge.com
Health Care Not Immune to Cyber Crime

The tricky topic of health care information security will get even trickier with the birth of Google Health. The online service, described well in this…

May 22, 2008 · Nationalpost.com
Cyber crime growing fast in Canada: report

OTTAWA -- Canadians are more likely to be victims of crime on the Internet than they are on the streets, suggests a new survey commissioned by the Canadian…

May 21, 2008 · News.bbc.co.uk
What makes a cyber criminal?

Cyber crime - internet banking and credit card fraud - is now the fastest growing sector of global organised crime, increasing at a rate of about 40% per year.…

May 20, 2008 · Informationweek.com
nternational Cybercrime Ring Busted

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice charged 38 individuals in the United States and Romania with ties to organized crime in two separate indictments…

May 20, 2008 · Fcw.com
Governments and private companies have joined forces to combat cybercriminals

About 30 governments and a number of information technology security companies will participate in the nonprofit International Multilateral Partnership Against…

May 20, 2008 · News.idg.no
Cybercrime Convention will benefit Australia

The Convention on Cybercrime is the work of the Council of Europe and is aimed at facilitating international cooperation in the investigation and prosecution…

May 19, 2008 · News.zdnet.co.uk
Soca reveals its cybercrime-fighting successes

The police body tasked with fighting e-crime in the UK has revealed some of its cybercrime-fighting successes — but e-crime still appears a low priority. The…

May 19, 2008 · Business-standard.com
Hi-tech cyber crime cell coming up in Kerala

The Kerala government would set up a special Hi-tech crime investigation cell at an estimated cost of Rs 3 crore in order to effectively tackle the rising…

May 16, 2008 · Cctv.com
Deal on cyber crime defense signed

Seven NATO countries have signed a deal to create a research center to protect the alliance against cyber crime. The center will be based in the Estonian…

May 16, 2008 · Bcs.org
Cyber-crime a 'focus' for fraudsters

As online identity fraud and theft become more prevalent, internet users have been advised to 'proceed with the utmost caution' when they go surfing. Equifax,…

May 15, 2008 · Punjabnewsline.com
Punjab Governor launches Cyber Crime Investigation Cell

CHANDIGARH: Another milestone in ensuring the safety and security of the people through advanced means of Information Technology was added with the launching…

May 15, 2008 · Wjz.com/
Computer Crime Causes Some Victims To Become Ill

BALTIMORE (WJZ) ― Computer hackers have stolen private information, disrupted workplaces and now, in an unusual case, the victims of a computer crime have…

May 15, 2008 · Business-standard.com
Chandigarh gets hi-tech cyber crime cell

Chandigarh Police has set up a hi-tech cyber crime investigation cell for checking computer related crimes, such as unauthorised access to a computer, on-line…

May 15, 2008 · Sunstkitts.com
T&T hosts OAS cyber-crime workshop

A three-day workshop on “Cyber-crime legislation in the Caribbean region” opened in Trinidad & Tobago yesterday, the joint initiative of the Organization of…

May 14, 2008 · ITbusinessedge.com
Cyber Crime: Business as Usual

It is clear that cyber criminality is migrating from amateurs to professionals. One graphic — and somewhat chilling — reminder was posted last week by a McAfee…

May 14, 2008 · Blogs.techrepublic.com.com
Here comes the government to fight cybercrime

The government is at it again with several moves designed, according to their press releases, to help the feds fight cybercrime. A recent report by Arbor…

May 13, 2008 · Whittierdailynews.com
Computer task force combats online crimes

A faltering economy, rising foreclosure rates and an increase in computer use make up the ingredients of a perfect storm for Internet con artists, authorities…

May 13, 2008 · Wbir.com
Learning cyber-crime tracking tools

Law enforcement officers from across the United States gathered in Knoxville to learn more about investigating online crimes, everything from child…

May 12, 2008 · Moneycontrol.com
Deter, detect & defend cyber crime: the new age mantra

"It is not only one company or organization, but the entire industry and consumers joining hands and taking collective responsibility which is required to…

May 12, 2008 · news.com.com
Flaw turns Gmail into spamming machine

A "serious security flaw" in Gmail turns Google's e-mail service into a spamming machine, according to a recent security report. INSERT, the Information…

May 9, 2008 · Computer Crime Research Center
Fighting the agents of organized cybercrime

HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- Back in the good old days of the Internet, the hacker was a teenager motivated by high-tech pranks and bragging rights. Today, the…

May 9, 2008 · Finchannel.com
University of Wales Becomes Partner in Combating Cyber Crime

The FINANCIAL -- The surge in popularity of websites such as Facebook and MySpace has played a major part in emphasising the importance of online security,…

May 8, 2008 · Expressindia.com/
Cyber crime: Prevention is better than cure, say experts

Chandigarh, May 7 Most of us who own an e-mail address have frequently come across a mail announcing that you have won a fortune through a lottery or an…

May 8, 2008 · Legalbrief.co.za/
UK banks lose sympathy for cybercrime victims

British banks are becoming increasingly reluctant to help victims of Internet fraud as new rules added to the Banking Code signal less willingness to cover…

May 7, 2008 · App.com.pk
Govt to start E-Crime Information System: Malik

ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior, Rehman Malik Tuesday said the government would soon be launching E-Crime Information System…