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  Carrier IQ detection tool converted to premium SMS Trojan

  Android malware writers are taking advantage of the controversy surrounding Carrier IQ's smartphone tracking software in order to distribute a premium SMS Trojan, security researchers from Symantec warn.

  By Lucian Constantin | 12 January, 2012 02:46

  Tags: symantec, security, malware, fraud

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  Four charged with hacking point-of-sale computers

  Four residents of Romania have been charged for their alleged participation in a multimillion-dollar scheme to remotely access point-of-sale systems at more than 150 Subway restaurants and other U.S. merchants and steal payment card data, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

  By Grant Gross | 09 December, 2011 04:42

  Tags: U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, U.S. Department of Justice, Subway, security, legal, Iulian Dolan, Identity fraud / theft, fraud, Florin Radu, data breach, Criminal, Cezar Iulian Butu, Adrian-Tiberiu Oprea

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  The typical fraudster — the threat from within

  It's time to keep an eye on your manager: The typical fraudster is male, 36-45 years old and in a senior management position, according to auditor firm KPMG.

  By Andrew Glassock | 22 November, 2011 10:00

  Tags: staff, KPMG Forensic, fraud

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  SCAMwatch warns travellers of fake flight booking sites

  As the ‘silly season’ approaches fast, SCAMwatch has advised expectant travellers to check the authenticity of flight booking websites before making any reservations for domestic and international travel.

  By Computerworld Staff | 24 October, 2011 11:38

  Tags: security, SCAMwatch, fraud, flight booking

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  AFP survey combats identity theft

  The minister for home affairs and justice, Brendan O’Connor, has launched an online survey that lets people test how vulnerable they are identity crime and provides measures to help protect them from identity fraudsters and scammers. The launch coincides with National Identity Fraud Awareness Week.

  By Diana Nguyen | 17 October, 2011 11:55

  Tags: security, scammers, National Identity Fraud Awareness Week, Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O'Connor, identity theft, fraud, Australian Federal Police (AFP)

• Cybercriminals refine data-sniffing software for ATM fraud

  Cybercriminals are improving a malicious software program that can be installed on ATMs running Microsoft's Windows XP operating system that records sensitive card details, according to security vendor Trustwave.

  By Jeremy Kirk | 04 June, 2009 20:25

  Tags: ATM, fraud, security

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  A pro's tips on ATM fraud

  A bank-machine hacker who reportedly was arrested earlier this month in Turkey gave would-be fraudsters tips on how to install rogue card-reading devices, including advising them to target drive-through ATMs (automated teller machines) and avoid towns with fewer than 15,000 residents.

  By Stephen Lawson | 30 September, 2008 10:55

  Tags: fraud

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  Forrester Research | Your Enterprise Database Security Strategy 2010

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  Case Study: Westpac New Zealand gets proactive in the fight against fraud

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