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April 18, 2006 · crn.com
Computer security: hacker approach

A startup is taking a unique approach to security analysis by using techniques similar to those employed by hackers to root out vulnerabilities in network…

April 17, 2006 · addict3d.org
Microsoft spyware defender

Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a minor refresh of its anti-spyware Microsoft Defender software with improvements to the user interface and signature updating.…

April 17, 2006 · PC WORLD
Kaspersky releases mobile antivirus

Kaspersky Lab has released a beta version of mobile antivirus software for smart phones using the Symbian OS, it announced this week. The product, called…

April 16, 2006 · boston.com
Data on credit cards taken from state computers

Officials say fears that credit or debit card information was taken from state computers earlier this year appear unfounded, because an unauthorized program…

April 15, 2006 · news.monstersandcritics.com
Hackers sell credit card info, Great Britain

A newspaper investigation has revealed that thousands of Britons' credit card details are being sold online by identity thieves. Conducted by the Times, the…

April 14, 2006 · allheadlinenews.com
Teenage students create million dollar virus

The creator of the "Pretty Girl" virus has been identified as a 21-year-old student in Hanoi. The quick moving virus infected over 20,000-computers in Vietnam…

April 14, 2006 · Silicon.com
NASA hacker to be in the American jail

The UK computer expert who faces extradition to America for hacking US military computers will hear his fate next month. Gary McKinnon appeared in court in…

April 13, 2006 · The Inquirer
HP printers exposed to hacker attacks

Maker of printer ink, HP. has admitted that the software used on two of its laser printers could be a back door for hackers. The HP Color LaserJet 2500 and…

April 13, 2006 · STUFF
Phishing or hacking?

Hackers have mounted an electronic attack against Fairfax's newly-acquired $700 million internet auction site, Trade Me. Trade Me executives have posted a…

April 12, 2006 · thenewstribune.com
Phishing: PayPal compromised

A PayPal e-mail scam bounced around inboxes again last weekend asking people to confirm the purchase of a set of computer speakers. It might seem like someone…

April 12, 2006 · REUTERS
Microsoft warns of critical flaws

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday warned of three "critical" security flaws in its Windows operating system that could allow attackers to take control of a computer.…

April 11, 2006 · itwire.com.au
A new kind of telephone scam: phishing

A new type of phishing scam targeting Chase Bank customers has been detected which redirects recipients to a 1800 telephone number rather than a fraudulent web…

April 11, 2006 · NJ.com
Don't touch that e-mail, phishing

The Internal Revenue Service has a new warning for Americans: Don't touch that e-mail. Back off the mouse. A modern con has wormed its way onto the…

April 11, 2006 · MSNBC News
On-chip security: IBM

IBM will unveil a technology on Monday that aims to bring a new level of security to devices such as PDAs and mobile phones that were previously considered…

April 10, 2006 · investors.com
US victims claim $182 million in cybercrime losses

Cybercrime is getting dirtier. U.S. victims of Internet fraud crimes last year claimed a record $182 million in losses, up from $68 million in 2004, according…

April 10, 2006 · SFGate.com
Nigerians on the top of Internet fraud

Americans lost a record amount of money to Internet fraud last year, with the infamous Nigerian 419 scam nabbing the largest sums from individuals, according…

April 9, 2006 · China Daily
Police blame law for cybercrime

China's police are struggling to clamp down on rampant Internet crime in the face of vague and inadequate laws, senior police say. "The most common crimes…

April 8, 2006 · Computer Crime Research Center
Hacker gets 40 years of jail

A Spanish man faces up to 40 years in jail for hacking hundreds of thousands of euros from bank accounts being extradited from Argentina. Jose Manual Garcia…

April 7, 2006 · MSNBC News
Beware! Phishing scams!

After Meredith Capshaw of Indiana filed her taxes online, in came an official-looking e-mail she thought was from the IRS. "It's the exact same logo," she…

April 7, 2006 · InformationWeek
HP printer software exposed to hacker worm attacks

Hewlett-Packard acknowledged this week that software used to control two of its color printers could be exploited by attackers to remotely steal files from…

April 6, 2006 · sourcewire.com
Cybercrime will succeed in 38% of cases

• 38% expect to be victims of successful network attacks in 2006 • Confidence levels unimproved despite escalating budgets • 74% say security issues are a…

April 6, 2006 · insideindianabusiness.com
Internet scam warning from Attourney General

Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is warning Hoosiers to watch for an official looking email that is using the Chase Bank name and is promising customers…

April 5, 2006 · smdailyjournal.com
Computer crime: police against online criminals

When Belmont police received a tip last month about a San Carlos man trying to pick up teenage girls on the community Web site Craigslist they sprang into…

April 5, 2006 · news.monstersandcritics.com
Homeland Security Officer arrested in child porn sting

A high-ranking public relations official in the US Department of Homeland Security was arrested Tuesday night at his home outside Washington for allegedly…

April 4, 2006 · klastv.com
Phishing for Your Tax Money

The deadline to file your taxes is right around the corner. The IRS warns criminals are out there, looking to steal your important personal information online,…

April 4, 2006 · wistv.com
Crack down on internet predators

As Congress investigates how to crack down on internet predators, an amazing story unfolded at a hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday about a 13-year-old California…

April 3, 2006 · Computer Crime Research Center
The International scientific and practical conference "International cooperation in the struggle against cybernetic space crimes"

18-19 of May 2006 Donetsk Law Institute LLU IA will hold the International scientific and practical conference “International cooperation in the struggle…

April 3, 2006 · prweb.com
Hacker safe mark

The Edgewise Media Website, a supplier of blank media and accessories to the TV and movie industries is now tested and certified daily to pass the FBI/SANS…

April 3, 2006 · itworldcanada.com
New hacker methods

Domain registrars are locked in a "cold war" against hackers, as they race to create defences against an ever-growing arsenal of attacks, internet gurus said…

April 2, 2006 · techspot.com
Crackdown on cybercrime

An ongoing undercover operation has been announced by the U.S. Secret Service to target people who steal personal information. Operation Rolling Stone has…