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- gcluley: TV tech hacked sports show's website to earn virtual cash http://t.co/zfPCm2mz13 minutes ago
- gcluley: Doctors shouldn't buddy up with patients on Facebook or Twitter, hospitals warn http://t.co/BJUgdb8Nabout 1 hour ago
- SophosSupport: Application control-list of apps for June release now available for review: http://t.co/RbsXuhjLabout 2 hours ago
- gcluley: Turns out that Brit jailed last week for FB hack broke into the a/c of Selena Gomez (Justin Bieber gf) http://t.co/W0iwAXBPabout 3 hours ago
- gcluley: Anatomy of a security hole - the break that broke sudo http://t.co/EEyGS0CMabout 4 hours ago
Cybercrime
17-year-old Dutch hacker arrested for accessing KPN servers
The Dutch High Tech Crime Team has arrested a 17-year-old man for accessing customer account data on servers run by KPN, one of the largest ISPs in The Netherlands.
MPs warn of rise of identity-stealing bank-robbing malware
Identity-stealing bank-robbing malware is a growing threat to Britain.
That's the conclusion of the UK Parliament's Science and Technology Select Committee who have published a report calling on the Government to launch a "prolonged awareness raising campaign to increase public understanding of personal online security."
Romanian NASA hacker gets suspended three-year sentence
A Romanian who admitted to hacking into NASA servers has received a three-year suspended prison sentence. Being tried in the US wouldn't have guaranteed jail time, so here's hoping the Obama administration wins in its pursuit of a mandatory three-year prison term for hacking critical infrastructure.
Hackers snatch $6.7m in South African cyber bank robbery
A mere three years after a South African bank spent $1.8 million on a new fraud-detection system, hackers managed to swindle $6.7 million out from under that system's nose. Although customer funds are thought to be safe, would you actually trust your money to an institution vulnerable to getting hacked so brutally?
Symantec source code breach saga continues
The wrangle between Indian cybercrew The Lords of Dhamaraja and Symantec over a source code breach in 2006 continues.
Whatever happened, the fact remains: this was a cybercrime and the "hackers" are the crooks.
FBI acknowledges more SCADA attacks, increases cyber budget
The FBI acknowledged hackers have penetrated at least 3 US cities SCADA systems, one of them "major". The FBI is receiving a 12% budget increase for Cyber, but claims the division will double in size this year.
NASA hacker arrested, perhaps it is time for some defense?
A hacker in Romania has been arrested and accused of breaking into NASA and causing $500,000 in damages.
FBI Operation Ghost Click takes out DNS Changer malware network operators
The FBI is cock-a-hoop today, having just announced the bust of six Estonians for malware-related cybercrimes.
The case goes back to 2007, with the investigation itself apparently having taken two years.
DARPA pleads with hackers for help in cyberspace war
In a first-ever conference, officials warned that bloated security software is no match for lean, nimble malware as the country battles unnamed enemies.
Busted! Ukrainian cybercrime duo who ripped off $4.5 million sent to prison in UK
London's Metropolitan Police Service has announced the conviction and sentencing of two Ukrainian cybercrooks.
The pair raided innocent victims' bank accounts of at least $4.5 million in just six months.
Don't fight cybercrime on your own - do it with Synergy!
Next week, I'll be talking at the Identity and Hi-Tech Crime Symposium 2011 in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
There's still time for last-minute registrations at the event, so if you're in the region, why not join me there?
Protecting others from getting ripped off - online or offline
I've just returned form an event organised by the Queenland cybercops.
The Seniors' Fraud Protection Symposium brought law enforcement, business and industry groups together to work to reduce the exposure of seniors to financially-oriented crimes.
Australian bomb hoax suspect tracked across internet and arrested in Kentucky, USA
For the last two weeks, Australia has been fascinated with a peculiar crime committed in one of Sydney's most prestigious suburbs.
If you've heard the name of the victim, Madeleine Pulver, you've probably heard the story behind the crime.
London's Metropolitan police re-invest in fighting cybercrime
London's Metropolitan Police Service, colloquially known as The Met, has quadrupled the size of its cybercrime unit in the last two months.
This is a handy crime-fighting reversal after last year's 30% budget cut.
Obama outlines strategy to combat transnational cybercrime
The White House unveiled their strategy on combating Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) organizations today. The document outlines their increased focus on international cybercriminals and the cooperation with foreign governments necessary to impact their operations.
Harvard Ethics youngster charged with massive online theft
A 24-year-old, described as a researcher at Harvard University's Center for Ethics, has been arrested in Massachusetts, USA, on a raft of computer crime charges.
The charge-sheet is curiously reminiscent of a hacker movie.
Is Facebook the right place to report a crime?
Ballarat, a country town in Australia, has made the news today thanks to social networking. One source has written that its "Cops Want Crimes Reported Via Facebook."
Actually, they don't, and it's important to realise why.
Cybersharks circle as Aussie tax year ends - so here's some advice for us all
Don't assume that fake websites will be obvious because of poor spelling, unprofessional layout or brand inaccuracies.
Here's some advice for our Aussie readers at tax time. Don't worry if you're not in Australia, or you're not worried about your tax affairs: the advice is valid worldwide, year-long.
FBI announces international cyberbusts: scareware peddlers and malvertisers taken out
"It seems so easy to be a cybercrook - why don't the police do something about it?"
Despite the technical and legal complexities of taking on international cybercrime, the cops sometimes do get their man - or men.
LulzSec, Anonymous and other hacks - should I change my password?
With all the data breaches in the news lately, it's hard to know whether you've been affected. Lots of people are asking, "Should I change my password?"
Helpful Sydney infosec guy Daniel Grzelak can help you answer that question.
