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FP Tech Desk: Snoop Dogg takes bite out of cybercrime - National Post (registration) (blog)

2010-09-03
Kansas City StarFP Tech Desk: Snoop Dogg takes bite out of cybercrimeNational Post (registration) (blog)After all, the man himself was asked if those who hunt cyber criminals are as effective as a Snoop security team, and this was his response: “C'mon man, ...Business Diary: Software rap is, well, just...IndependentSnoop Dogg To Fight Cybercrime And Identity Theft With Rap ContestHip-Hop Wiredall 376 news articles »

After outcry, Jordan rolls back repressive measures - CPJ Press Freedom Online (blog)

2010-09-03
CPJ Press Freedom Online (blog)After outcry, Jordan rolls back repressive measuresCPJ Press Freedom Online (blog)Jordanian journalists succeeded this week in turning back some of the most repressive aspects of a new law on cyber crimes. The initial version of the law, ...and more »

Expert says US must take lead on securing cyberspace - The Hill (blog)

2010-09-03
Expert says US must take lead on securing cyberspaceThe Hill (blog)In addressing those security challenges, Knake argues the US should move towards holding other nations accountable for the actions of their citizens online. ...and more »

Cyber-Fraud: Don't Be the Next Victim - Mondaq News Alerts (registration)

2010-09-03
Cyber-Fraud: Don't Be the Next VictimMondaq News Alerts (registration)Unfortunately, electronic and online transactions are still vulnerable to security breaches. Despite determined efforts by businesses, Internet service ...

Air Force Association contest attracting high school teams from around the country - GCN.com

2010-09-03
Air Force Association contest attracting high school teams from around the countryGCN.comThey also include the DC3 Digital Forensics Competition, hosted by the Defense Department's Cyber Crime Center, and the NetWars Capture the Flag, ...and more »

The Downfall of Chao: Behind the Scenes of an Online Fraudster's ...

2009-04-19
Subscribe Here. Subscribe to the RSA blogs and podcasts for the latest posts and security updates! ... When it comes to online fraudsters, he always stood out as “exceptional”. His instructional videos, explaining how to install the ATM skimming devices he manufactured and sold in the cyber crime underground, were darkly humorous. Check this one for example. The Downfall of Chao: Behind the Scenes of an Online Fraudster's Arrest. His banner ads promoting his wares were ...

Cyber-Crimes: An Analysis of Cyber-extortion

2010-06-23
Computer-based crime, or cyber-crime, is a complex issue in today's technological-based society. Various crimes ranging from identity theft to extortion can be perpetrated via computer. For every real-world crime, ... How much would an individual pay to prevent unsavory information about his online behaviors and habits from getting leaked to business associates, friends, and family? In a recent Hawaii case that happened in May of this year, one man was indicted for ...

Cyber Crime Prevention Organization Launches in Africa - The New ...

2010-09-01
Launched in Uganda last week, the new organization will monitor cyberspace and cyber crime in Africa. The center will also deal with organized crime, online child pornography, cyber terrorism, online tax fraud and information security. ...

Best Distance Learning Programs for Criminal Justice | Best ...

2010-09-04
Now selecting an online degree program of Cyber Security can help you learn how to be responsible for managing network information system security, including criminal investigation and database protection. besides this, the program will ... Learning Program- in last few years, scientific advances, such as the utilization of DNA to decisively tie suspects to a crime scene, have expanded the applications of science and technology in law enforcement and private security. ...

Cyber Cops Face a Tough Challenge | Political Wag

2010-09-02
From next spring the PCeU will co-ordinate law enforcement of all online offences and lead national investigations into the most serious cyber-crime. It will also train officers in local forces in dealing with high-tech crimes, and it will work with the ... A survey by Tif – published earlier this month – of more than 50 of the UK's main IT users found that 68 per cent of chief security officers spend up to 40 per cent of their total security budget on tackling e-crime. ...

2010-09-04