theft in news
RSS theft in newsOnline fraudsters enlist Trojans to run off with your money
News Meanwhile, the Trojan hides the theft by erasing it from the report of account activity displayed to the computer user and shows a fake balance. Researchers at security firm Finjan have discovered details of a new type... [30 Sep 2009]
Hackers target fake ads to steal IDs
News Identity theft is the purpose behind the ads," said Clickfacts' Caruso. Instead of hacking into major online sites to embed malware, malicious hackers are going in through the front door by exploiting security holes in... [16 Sep 2009]
Credit card hacker pleads guilty to fraud worth millions
News Albert Gonzalez, a former federal government informant and the alleged ringleader of one of the largest known identity theft cases in US history, pleaded guilty in Boston to 19 counts of conspiracy, computer fraud, wire... [14 Sep 2009]
Cisco wireless LAN: At risk from 'skyjack' attack
News Cisco Systems wireless local area network equipment used by many corporations around the world is at risk of being used in denial-of-service attacks and data theft, according to a company that offers protection for WLANs. [25 Aug 2009]
Largest hack and ID theft in US: Three suspects charged
News The breach involving Heartland and the others is believed to be the largest hacking and identity theft case ever prosecuted by the US Department of Justice. Two Russians and a Florida man were charged on Monday with... [18 Aug 2009]
Taxman's scam warning: Fraudsters want your passwords
News The phishing scam encouraged recipients to give their bank or credit card details in order to collect the supposed tax refund - leaving them open to having their bank accounts drained and the possibility of ID theft. [06 Aug 2009]
Windows 7 leaked key confirmed by Microsoft
News He added: "Our primary goal is to protect users from becoming unknowing victims, because customers who use pirated software are at greater risk of being exposed to malware as well as identity theft. Alex Kochis,... [03 Aug 2009]
Getting a tax refund? Don't be too sure
News The phishing scam works by encouraging recipients to give their bank or credit card details in order to collect the supposed tax refund - leaving them open to having their bank accounts drained and the possibility of ID... [23 Jul 2009]
HSBC companies slapped with £3m fines over data breaches
News Staff were also not given proper training over how to spot and deal with risks like identity theft, the FSA found. Three HSBC companies have been hit with fines after the financial services watchdog found they weren't... [22 Jul 2009]
Labyrinthine IT systems lose MoD almost £300m
News The report said the MoD needs a good quality inventory management system to ensure appropriate logistical support for operations and to prevent theft and fraud. Failings in computer systems used by the Ministry of... [21 Jul 2009]
Data moving to the cloud? Cybercrime will follow
News Parrella spends a lot of time prosecuting counterfeit software cases, as well as trade secret theft, he said. As data moves to the cloud, attackers and thieves will follow, a US federal prosecutor said on Friday. [13 Jul 2009]
ATM hack talk pulled from security conference
News The description of the talk, which was posted on the Defcon website but appears to have been removed, said: "The most prevalent attacks on Automated Teller Machines typically involve the use of card skimmers, or the physical... [02 Jul 2009]
BT, Intel, Sun team up over identity
News The initiative launched with nearly 20 proposed work and discussion groups, with topics including e-government, healthcare, telecommunications, identity theft protection and privacy, and public policy. [19 Jun 2009]
Dear Google: 'Better protection please in Google Apps'
News Granted, users of other free email services, social networks, and many other sites are vulnerable to data theft and account hijacking, the letter notes. More than three dozen security and privacy advocates and... [17 Jun 2009]
NHS warned: It's time to beat the breaches
News The information commissioner also censured North West London Hospitals NHS Trust following the theft of two unencrypted laptops and a desktop during a period when Central Middlesex Hospital's security swipe-card system... [26 May 2009]
