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RSS criminalsTaxman's scam warning: Fraudsters want your passwords
News While the HMRC refused to speculate on how the criminals got hold of users' passwords, phishing and keylogging viruses are potential avenues for the scammers. HM Revenue and Customs is warning taxpayers who file their... [06 Aug 2009]
The Mobility Advantage: Improving Operational Efficiency and Accountability in Federal Agencies
White Paper Every day, employees in a wide range of agencies must make on-the-spot mission critical decisions to protect the nation's food supply, borders, and the health of the public, military personnel and veterans, as well as provide aid to... [03 Aug 2009]
Cisco 2008 Annual Security Report: Highlighting Global Security Threats and Trends
White Paper For greater effectiveness, criminals are more and more often targeting specific individuals or groups and exploiting legitimate websites and other trusted entities and systems. There was an enormous amount of activity... [31 Jul 2009]
How to secure your on-the-go data
Comment Personal information about employees or customers can be used by criminals for identity theft. Worried about sensitive data on portable devices? Quocirca's Fran Howarth explains how to make sure it's safe and sound. [30 Jul 2009]
HSBC companies slapped with £3m fines over data breaches
News All three firms failed their customers by being careless with personal details which could have ended up in the hands of criminals. Three HSBC companies have been hit with fines after the financial services watchdog... [22 Jul 2009]
Cheat Sheet: The Police Central e-crime Unit
Cheat Sheet All this information sharing's fine and dandy, but what about chasing actual criminals? So, PCeU. Bless you, that's not swine flu is it? Not a sniff of it - PCeU stands for the Police Central e-crime Unit. [20 Jul 2009]
'Nasa hacker' case raised in parliament
News The 2003 act has simplified extradition procedures while being instrumental in bringing criminals to justice. The Conservative Party has championed the case of Gary McKinnon, the self-confessed Nasa hacker, in an... [16 Jul 2009]
Soca's cybercrime cops score 21 convictions
News The aim is not just to pursue the criminals involved, many of whom operate beyond the reach of our courts, but also provide long-term solutions for harm reduction on the internet," he said. As well as fighting homegrown... [15 Jul 2009]
Cisco 2009 Midyear Security Report - An update on global security threats and trends
White Paper However, there are encouraging signs that increased collaboration is hindering the development and growth of attacks - and helping to identify criminals. The Cisco 2009 Midyear Security Report presents an overview of... [15 Jul 2009]
Implications of Outsourcing Web Application Security
White Paper As cyber criminals have flourished and the number of attacks on the web application layer by hackers continues to grow unabated, it is incumbent on organizations to ensure web application security. Organizations can... [14 Jul 2009]
Unplugging the Credit Card Terminal: Using Latest Wireless Technology to Lower Costs, Improve Security and Increase Efficiency in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry
White Paper With this information, criminals are able to make fraudulent purchases, or even worse, steal a consumer's identity. Traditional table service restaurants are a demanding and competitive business segment. [14 Jul 2009]
Protecting Cardholder Information: The Elusive Goal
White Paper The retail environment is a tempting target for criminals' intent on capturing cardholder information to create counterfeit payment cards or commit other fraudulent acts. While growing numbers of retailers are in... [12 Jul 2009]
The Credit Industry Fights Back Against Identity Thieves With Tough Compliance Standards for Merchants
White Paper As the number of cards in circulation increases, so does the number and sophistication of hackers and cyber criminals. Using credit cards has become a part of daily life. It is estimated that the average American family... [12 Jul 2009]
True Zero Day Protection: The Only Defense Against Evolving Security Threats
White Paper The corporate losses are the criminals' gains, as compromised systems feed an underground cyber-economy worth millions and millions of dollars. Zero day attacks are a growing threat to corporate networks, because they... [12 Jul 2009]
Labour politician joins calls to scrap ID cards
News What about the organised criminals? The government has defended itself against fresh calls to drop its troubled ID cards scheme, this time from within the Labour party. In an extensive parliamentary debate yesterday,... [07 Jul 2009]
