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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…

May 7, 2008 · Ctv.ca
Beer commercial actor pleads guilty to child porn

A Toronto actor known for his work on a popular beer commercial has pleaded guilty to child porn charges. Robert Smith, the 42-year-old who played a crude…

May 6, 2008 · Bizjournals.com/
UNC Charlotte hosts seminar on computer crime

UNC Charlotte's College of Computing and Informatics will hold a conference May 15-16 examining the behavioral and technological aspects of computer crime. The…

May 6, 2008 · Nationalpost.com
Privacy key in child porn case

TORONTO - It was not difficult to sense the view of Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Clark last month during arguments about whether there are privacy…

May 5, 2008 · Computer Crime Research Center
Russian Business Network was also heavily linked to distribution of malicious code

T security providers Symantec, the number of computer viruses in circulation has passed well-beyond one million for the first time, and shows no sign of…

May 5, 2008 · http://www.nebusiness.co.uk
Firms must go on cyber crime alert

BUSINESSES in the region could be leaving themselves unprepared for a cyber-crime attack after a major survey found that less than 10% of North East firms have…

May 5, 2008 · Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Cyber crime: PGI head's email hacked

CHANDIGARH: After Panjab University's former vice-chancellor K N Pathak became a victim of email hacking, PGI director and Padmashree K K Talwar has been…

May 3, 2008 · Сomputerworld.com
Microsoft didn't crush Storm, counter researchers

Microsoft Corp. didn't crush the Storm botnet as it has claimed, rival security researchers argued today. Instead, the criminals responsible for the army of…

May 2, 2008 · Computing.co.uk
Security weaknesses prompt EU cyber crime directive debate

he European Commission will consider introducing cyber crime laws later this year if the problem continues to get worse, according to a report this week. A…

May 2, 2008 · Ndtv.com
Mumbai: Orkut in net again for cyber crime

In another case of cyber crime that brings Orkut into focus, an engineer was arrested for posting on the website the name and telephone number of his…

May 1, 2008 · Blogs.zdnet.com
Does open source programming make you a criminal?

The New York Times is working on a story saying open source programming makes you a criminal. Matt Richtel (right) called for an interview soon after learning…

April 30, 2008 · Itweb.co.za
FBI-trained law enforcement veteran in computer crime nvestigation field speaks at CSSA Annual Conference 2008

Veteran law enforcement cyber-forensics investigator Jason Jordaan will be a speaker at the CSSA Annual Conference 2008 to be held in May in association with…

April 29, 2008 · News.zdnet.co.uk
Police e-crime unit set for gov't go-ahead

The UK's proposed central e-crime police unit is close to securing the necessary government funding to make it a reality, according to one of the architects of…

April 29, 2008 · Sunstar.com.ph
Cops undergo cyber crime seminar

MORE than a dozen police investigators from the different parts of the region have undergone a five-day Cyber Incident Response Course in Zamboanga city.…

April 28, 2008 · Precisionmarketing.co.uk
UK bucks trend in cybercrime

Cybercrime in the UK has dropped in the first quarter of 2008 by nearly 2 per cent, compared to the same period last year, a new report reveals. While studies…

April 28, 2008 · Cambridgenetwork.co.uk
New book details real and present danger of cybercrime and cyberterrorism to world's organisations

The news that NATO has announced the creation of a 24-hour emergency response team to manage CyberAttacks - in the same way that it responds to chemical,…

April 28, 2008 · Computer Crime Research Center
India assists Mauritius to fight cyber crime

A team of Indian experts in computer technology is expected in Mauritius Monday to assist that African country in the setting up a "National Computer Emergency…

April 26, 2008 · Bcs.org
High street could be target of cyber crime

Computer hackers have warned that high street shops and chains could become victims of cyber terrorism, the BBC has reported. The 'experts' were part of the…

April 26, 2008 · Computer Crime Research Center
Calgarian guilty in child porn case

A Calgary man who was caught in an international child exploitation investigation in the United States last year has pleaded guilty to possession and…

April 25, 2008 · Computerworlduk.com
Former CISO blasts lack of national e-crime unit

The former chief information and security officer (CISO) at chemicals firm ICI has blasted the lack of a national police unit dealing with online crime. Paul…