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November 8, 2005 · Washington Post
UN and the Internet

The main objective of the World Summit on the Information Society to be held this month in Tunisia is to ensure that poor countries get the full benefits that…

November 8, 2005 · linuxelectrons.com
Crackdown on zombies

An Australian Internet security initiative launched today by the Minister for Communications, plans to target ‘zombie’ computers in a bid to protect…

November 7, 2005 · LawFuel
Virus seller arrested

In the first prosecution of its kind in the nation, a well-known member of the "botmaster underground" has been indicted on federal charges for profiting from…

November 7, 2005 · COMPUTERWORLD
Cisco hacker

It looks like there is life after Black Hat for Michael Lynn, after all. The former Internet Security Systems (ISS) researcher has landed a job with networking…

November 6, 2005 · msnbc.msn.com
ID theft letters

Millions of people now have a new reason to dread the mailbox. In addition to the tried-and-true collection of Letters You Never Want to See—the tax audit, the…

November 5, 2005 · Computer Crime Research Center
Warning! Lottery scam, money orders scam, advance fee scam, beware!

Computer Crime Research Center files a lot of e-mails every day. People turn to us complaining that they received e-mail notifications of winning lotteries.…

November 5, 2005 · macworld.co.uk
Sony uses hacker techniques

After much criticism, Sony BMG Music Entertainment has released a software patch that removes the controversial cloaking technology found in its CD copy…

November 4, 2005 · globetechnology.com
Sony rootkits

The Japanese giant is being accused of surreptitiously planting "rootkits" on people's computers to enforce digital rights management policies on music CDs.…

November 4, 2005 · kesq.com
Hacker faces 50 years

The FBI has arrested a Los Angeles-area man accused of creating and selling "armies of computers" designed to launch electronic attacks and send tons of spam.…

November 3, 2005 · Vnunet.com
Microsoft hires bounty hunter to fight

While the internet is providing new opportunities for businesses and consumers, its success is also making it a lucrative ground for criminals. Organised crime…

November 3, 2005 · PC WORLD
Worn targets Oracle

A worm that can attack Oracle databases has been posted to a security-related Internet mailing list, raising the specter of possible future worms with…

November 2, 2005 · Computer Crime Research Center
Experian's 13 steps to get and keep safe online

1) Buy a recognised anti-viral program and set it to auto-update regularly. Free software is also available but carries no warranty. 2) Use anti-spyware…

November 2, 2005 · KOTV
Police train to cope with cybercrime

While some criminals still use low-tech tools like a note to commit crimes, others are turning high-tech and using computers to commit their crimes. News on 6…

November 2, 2005 · Business Week
eBay con artist jailed for phishing fraud

A British man was sentenced to four years in jail Tuesday for masterminding a "phishing" fraud which stole identities and bank details from the eBay action…

November 1, 2005 · ITNews Australia
Phishing and spamming

Phishers appear to be increasingly targeting specific individuals by spoofing a known or trusted contact with access to confidential data in an attack dubbed…

November 1, 2005 · Business Wire
A new initiative to fight internet fraud

How many times have you seen an offer on the Internet that caused you to think "this just looks too good to be true"? Today's consumer is inundated with all…

November 1, 2005 · The Australian
Money orders scam, beware!

Australians have been warned they risk prosecution if they become involved in a money-laundering internet scam. Victoria Police said today at least two cases…

October 31, 2005 · qck.com
Cut your online risks

Industry security experts have launched a new guide containing practical advice on how to cut the risks of online fraud. Internet security is a growing concern…

October 31, 2005 · itjungle.com
FBI and CSI release new Computer Crime report

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Computer Security Institute (CSI) last week released their tenth annual Computer Crime Report, outlining…

October 29, 2005 · lahontanvalleynews.com
No e-fraud in Nevada, local sheriff says

Nevada ranks seventh in the nation in the number of Internet fraud reports, according to FBI statistics, but Churchill County residents don't appear to be…

October 28, 2005 · newsnet5.com
Online shopping tips

The malls can be crazy during the holiday season with long checkout lines and little parking. But cyberspace is great spot to start your shopping. According to…

October 28, 2005 · Vnunet.com
Microsoft vs. zombies

Microsoft has filed lawsuits against 13 unnamed senders of spam email messages through botnets. The actual charges were filed in August, but Microsoft only now…

October 27, 2005 · prnewswire.com
Goodmail, badmail; Red Cross vs. SPAM

Goodmail Systems(TM), creators of CertifiedEmail - a new class of e-mail to help shield consumers from spam, fraud and phishing, announced today that the…

October 27, 2005 · BBC News
Get Safer Online, NHTCU suggests

**Widespread ignorance about basic computer security is putting millions of people at risk from net-savvy criminals, a survey suggests.** It found 83% of 1,000…

October 26, 2005 · siouxcityjournal.com
Cybercrime task force to operate

ANKENY -- Iowa's law enforcement community is teaming up to fight Internet crimes with a new task force that focuses on crimes against children. A study found…

October 26, 2005 · kval.com
Phishing scams again

Eugene - It's consumer-beware time again on the Internet. A Eugene-based credit union is warning members about a phony e-mail making the rounds. It's a…

October 25, 2005 · wikipedia.org/
Lottery scam, advance fee scam, beware!

Computer Crime Research Center files a lot of e-mails every day. People turn to us complaining that they received e-mail notifications of winning lotteries.…

October 25, 2005 · spamstopshere.com
SpamStopsHere Reports Rise in Spear Phishing Attacks

Press release -- Ann Arbor, MI, October 20, 2005 – Greenview Data, Inc., an industry leading provider of SpamStopsHere email security solutions, announced…

October 24, 2005 · telegraphindia.com
Phishing and pharming dangers

There’s a new breed on the Net — the cyber window shopper. Shopping online offers lots of benefits that you won’t find shopping in a store or by mail. The…

October 24, 2005 · eastsidebusinessweekly.com
Computer crime, new figures

Concern about data privacy has been growing within the corporate world for years. But it has begun to take center stage in boardrooms and IT departments…