Friday 12 March, 2010

cybercrime

  • Indian pleads guilty in overseas stock hacking scheme 08/02/2010 07:50:00

    The group of hackers compromised brokerage accounts, then pumped up the prices of stocks
    An Indian national pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy and aggravated identity-theft charges related to an international fraud scheme to hack into online brokerage accounts in the U.S. and use them to manipulate stock prices, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

  • ISP operators among 19 arrested in cyber-fraud case 13/01/2010 07:11:00

    Suspect initially claimed that his company and clients were victims of another's actions
    The owner of a Dallas-based Internet service provider that was raided last April has been charged with participating in a conspiracy to defraud more than US$15 million from companies such as Verizon, AT&T and XO Communications.

  • Two sentenced to prison for online money laundering 04/12/2009 08:01:00

    The Bulgarian residents used eBay to sell expensive and nonexistent vehicles
    Two Bulgarians have been sentenced for their roles in an online money-laundering scheme that collected about US$1.2 million from U.S. residents and sent it to a criminal group in Eastern Europe, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

  • UK hails first cybercrime cooperation with banks 17/11/2009 07:44:00

    Four people have been sentenced to jail in a sophisticated banking fraud scheme to steal thousands of pounds
    U.K. police are hailing the sentencing of four people who used a sophisticated Trojan horse program to siphon money out of online bank accounts and send it to Eastern European countries and Russia.

  • DOJ charges two programmers with aiding Madoff scheme 16/11/2009 08:11:00

    Two men face multiple charges in multibillion dollar Ponzi scheme
    Two computer programmers who worked for Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities were arrested Friday and charged in connection with the multibillion dollar Ponzi scheme run by their former boss.

  • Eight indicted for $9 million hack 11/11/2009 07:56:00

    A U.S. jury charges eight people for an attack on RBS WorldPlay
    A U.S. grand jury in Atlanta has indicted eight people related to hacking into a computer network operated by credit-card processing vendor RBS WorldPlay and stealing US$9 million.

  • Coffins in the mail are a trick of the cybercrime trade 22/10/2009 08:46:00

    The unemployed are increasingly believing work-at-home schemes, which are a ruse for cybercrime
    There's never been a better time to get involved in cybercrime.

  • Experts see forecast worsen for cybercrime 22/10/2009 08:25:00

    But investigators say they're developing clearer strategies for dealing with online crime
    Law enforcement agencies can count a few recent victories against cybercriminals, but agents say the battle against them isn't getting any easier.

  • To fight online scammers, Bing shows warning ads 30/09/2009 05:56:00

    Some search results now feature FTC public service ads
    Look for a way to fix your credit or transfer money on Microsoft's Bing these days and you'll get some friendly advice from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

  • Russian cybergangs make the Web a dangerous place 28/09/2009 08:46:00

    Affiliate networks use a bag of clever tricks to promote fake drugs, antivirus programs and other goods
    Russian cybergangs have established a robust system for promoting Web sites that sell fake antivirus software, pharmaceuticals and counterfeit luxury products, according to a new report from security vendor Sophos.

  • Want media attention? Don't use Twitter: security expert 17/07/2009 11:02:00

    Social media platforms are failing users as a way to express dissent to a wider audience
    A security expert has warned that organisations should prepare for more politically motivated Web site hacking, as hackers seek more effective vehicles for large scale media attention.

  • Software developer pleads guilty to spam charge 08/07/2009 05:41:00

    A Virginia man faces up to six years in prison for selling spamming software
    A Virginia software developer has pleaded guilty to charges related to creating and marketing software designed to send bulk commercial e-mail messages, in violation of the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

  • Fly-by SMS death threats hold Aussies to ransom 01/07/2009 12:59:00

    Mobile numbers stolen from slack mobile carriers
    The government has issued a warning against fly-by criminals who are issuing SMS death threats to defraud victims.

  • Europe looks to step up fight against cybercrime 11/06/2009 01:42:00

    Revised frameworks will deal with Internet-related child exploitation and increased penalties for cybercriminals
    The European Commission is seeking to strengthen cooperation between law enforcement and private industry worldwide as well as increase penalties for those engaged in cybercrime, a senior official said on Wednesday.

  • Cybercrime costs business $600m: report 09/06/2009 12:54:00

    New report shows Aussie business drained by security breaches
    Cybercrime is taking its toll on Australian businesses, costing them more than $600 million according to the latest report from the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC).
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