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December 9, 2013 · www.mobistealth.com
Cross-Platform Malware: A Growing Threat For Computers

There is a new threat in town when it comes to malware; it attacks without prejudice and it’s got cross-platform power. The same strain of a particular malware…

December 6, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
Need to tighten treaties with US in cyber crime cases: HS

New Delhi, Dec 5: Concerned over a large number of cyber service providers based out of India, Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami today said legal treaties…

December 6, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
Cybercrime Unit being upgraded, strengthened, says commissioner

"In fact, the Cybercrime Unit will now be upgraded to a stand-alone division and we have been promised significant financial and technical support from an…

December 6, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
Defense: Federal agent pursued easy target in cybercrime case

The defense in a federal racketeering and organized crime trial in Las Vegas tried Thursday to discredit the prosecution’s star witness, saying he went after…

December 4, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
URM Stores stop cyberattack, credit systems back online

A massive cyberattack targeting credit cards at local grocery stores has been blocked. URM Stores, which includes Rosauers Supermarkets and Yoke’s Fresh…

November 11, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
1 million cyber crime victims in SA

South Africans are feeling the effects of an increase in cyber crime, collectively costing victims over R3.42 billion rand over the past 12 months, according…

October 24, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
Government seeks FSB responsibility for cybercrime prevention

he Russian government has prepared a bill that allows the Federal Security Service (FSB) to take measures against hackers who threaten the country’s…

October 7, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
UK National Crime Agency launches with cyber criminals in its sights

**The UK’s new National Crime Agency (NCA) launched on Monday in an effort to co-ordinate the nation’s efforts to tackle high-level crime within a single…

October 2, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
Cybersecurity researcher joins the ranks of the "brilliant"

**NYU-Poly professor Justin Cappos developed digital platform used widely to circumvent censorship, aid education; named one of the young 'Brilliant 10'…

September 25, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
Top Cyber Commanders Speak at Cybersecurity Summit

**In light of privacy revelations about the federal government's surveillance programs, the 4th annual Billington Cybersecurity Summit brings together experts…

September 19, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
Hacking courses offer cybercrooks tips on how to hone skills

**A growing number of experienced hackers have begun offering structured hacking courses for crooks seeking to make a career in cybercrime.** The courses range…

September 18, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
National crisis of cybercrime poses major threat to SA business

**When the police release the latest annual crime statistics tomorrow, chances are there will be little or no reference to cybercrime. ** Perhaps it is because…

September 16, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
Abu Dhabi Police warn of cyber criminals targeting UAE companies

**Abu Dhabi Police has warned UAE businesses of a surge in attacks by international hackers, urging them to use safe and modern protection software, and…

September 2, 2013 · Beaconnews.suntimes.com
Aurora man gets prison in child porn case

One of the oldest cases on the docket in Will County Circuit Court has been closed with the conviction of an Aurora resident in a child pornography crime from…

August 23, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
Russian Cyber Criminals that is costing Western firms billions of dollars in credit card

Reuters reports that Two of the Russian suspects in the banking card fraud case were arrested while in the Netherlands, but two others – Alexander Kalinin, 26,…

August 2, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
International research and practice conference "Cybersecurity-2013"

Оctober, 13-17, 2013, Ukraine, Crimea, Yalta International research and practice conference «Cybersecurity-2013» will be held from 13 to 17 October 2013 in…

August 1, 2013 · Tthevisitor.co.uk
Understanding cyber criminals

Existing criminal offences which feature the use of computers could be treated in the same way as offences involving driving suggest researchers. Like the car…

July 26, 2013 · Latimes.com
Russian hackers charged in biggest cybercrime spree yet, feds say

Five Russians and a Ukrainian face federal criminal charges of hacking into the computers of major payment processors, retailers and financial institutions,…

July 24, 2013 · Cybersafetyunit.com
The Economic Impact of Cybercrime and Cyber Espionage

**WASHINGTON—The cost of cyberespionage and cybercrime to the U.S. is as much as $100 billion each year, according to a study released Monday that is casting…

July 3, 2013 · Darkreading.com
How Cybercriminals Operate

Sun Tzu's The Art of War says "know your enemy," yet many businesses are unfamiliar with the cyber enemies that are attacking them every day. Mandiant's APT1…

June 9, 2013 · ngrguardiannews.com
Expert Seeks Regulatory Framework To Combat Cyber Crime

TO combat the growing threat to technological development in Nigeria, an expert has canvassed an urgent development of national regulatory framework to secure…

May 30, 2013 · Computer Crime Research Center
A new project of Noosphere Ventures: Prevention of Cybercrimes

**Noosphere Ventures along with the legal company Kodex Chesti has launched a new project [**"Cyber Safet Yunit"(CSU).**](http://cybersafetyunit.com/). ** CSU…

May 20, 2013 · Thenational.ae
New approach required to counter rise of cybercrime, Dubai forum hears

The UAE needs to develop new and more integrated laws to deter potential cybercriminals, a leading expert has warned. The rapid growth of computer technology…

May 14, 2013 · Covertix.com
IDC Recognizes Covertix as a "Cool" Information Security Vendor to Watch

Kfar Sava, Israel (May 13, 2013) – Covertix, an innovative provider of file-level protection and intelligence solutions, today announced that the company has…

May 3, 2013 · Zdnet.com
Beijing to add more prosecutors to curb cybercrime

The prosecuting authorities of Chinese capital Beijing will bring in more professionals capable of inspecting online evidence to better curb Internet crime.…

April 26, 2013 · Daily-mail.co.zm
Cyber crime: threat to economies

The advent of the internet has contributed to globalisation. The downside is that it has been accompanied by a surge in cybercrimes, which pose a threat to…

April 16, 2013 · Allafrica.com
Tanzania: Cyber Crimes Pick Up As More Financial Institutions Come in

WITH the rapid growth of Tanzania banking industry in the last decade, incidents of fraud have also increased, not only in the number of attempts but also in…

April 10, 2013 · Arkansasmatters.com
Cyber Crimes Unit Arrests Western Arkansas Man

A Sebastian County man is behind bars, charged with possession of child pornography. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel's Cyber Crimes Unit arrested Joshua David…

April 3, 2013 · Sierrawave.net
Cybercrimes continue in Bishop area

Earlier in March, Bishop Police Chief Chris Carter announced that as many as 200 Bishop area citizens had reported that their credit or debit cards had been…

March 12, 2013 · Tomshardware.com
Microsoft Launches Cybercrime Center to Fight Malware, Piracy

**Microsoft is consolidating its digital crimes and Internet piracy units into one command center. ** Dow Jones Business News reports that Microsoft is merging…