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UK cybercriminal convicted over 9000 skimmed ATM cards

by Paul Ducklin on November 28, 2012 | 3 Comments
UK cybercriminal convicted over 9000 skimmed ATM cards

Avon and Somerset Police just secured a conviction against a UK-based cybercriminal busted with data from 9000 skimmed ATM cards.

If you've ever wondered whether skimming makes much money for the crooks, that detail alone should settle the matter...

"Grab hold and give it a wiggle" - security advice for Black Friday and December

by Paul Ducklin on November 22, 2012 | 2 Comments
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Much of the world is about to enter its busiest retail period. With any retail surge you can expect a corresponding surge in cybercriminality.

So the latest warning from our friends at the Queensland Police Service in Australia is well-timed: watch that cash machine!

Don't fight cybercrime on your own - do it with Synergy!

by Paul Ducklin on September 29, 2011 | Leave a comment
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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?