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When is a cybercrime an act of cyberwar?

There is growing talk of cyberwar, as opposed to run-of-the-mill cybercrime. There are also terms that lies somewhere in the middle called cyber espionage, and cyber hacktivism - which is sort of like cyber terrorism for good guys. At the [...]

Posted On : Feb, 22 2012 | Comments : 0

When Is a Cybercrime an Act of Cyberwar?

There is growing talk of cyberwar, as opposed to run-of-the-mill cybercrime. There are also terms that lie somewhere in the middle like cyber espionage, and cyber hacktivism--which is sort of like cyber terrorism for good guys. At the hea [...]

Posted On : Feb, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Leahy introduces Cyber Crime Protection Security Act

WASHINGTON (Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012) – Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced legislation Wednesday to address the growing threat of cyber crime. The Cyber Crime Protection Security Act will bolster tools for law enforcement to p [...]

Posted On : Feb, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Is Your City the ‘Riskiest’ for Cybercrime?

Head’s up, Washington, D.C. — according to a list compiled by online security provider Norton and research firm Sperling’s BestPlaces, the U.S. capital has the highest number of cybercrime risk factors in the nation. Sea [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Seattle cybercrime risk remains high

Seattle is the second riskiest city for cybercrime, after Washington D.C., according to anti-virus company Norton and independent research firm Sperling’s BestPlaces. Last year, Seattle was number one on the list. According to the [...]

Posted On : Feb, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

Cyber crime increasing in India at fast clip: P Chidambaram

MUMBAI: The Union Home Ministry would like to work with the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) in the area of cyber crime, which is growing very fast, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said here. He gave [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2012 | Comments : 0

FDLE Creates Cybercrime Unit

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement created a cybercrime task force to keep up with crimes committed online. Special Agent Jeff Duncan said complaints about cybercrimes, whether it was financial or sex crimes, were [...]

Posted On : Feb, 14 2012 | Comments : 0

Cyber crime detectives get base in region

Yorkshire police are to play a key role in Britain’s fight against cyber crime, tackling dangers ranging from industrial espionage to organised fraud. A specialist e-crime unit, designed to combat a growing threat from hackers, will [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

UK launches regional cybercrime hubs

Units in Yorkshire and the Humber, the Northwest and East Midlands will help fight battle against online threats. Three specialist police cybercrime teams have been created across the UK to tackle the growing threat of online crime. Th [...]

Posted On : Feb, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

Cyber criminals cast wide net in January, target Tumblr, gam...

Last month saw malware attacks targeting a wide range of potential victims, including gamers looking for a Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 game crack, small business owners concerned about the reputation of their business, and government organi [...]

Posted On : Feb, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Industries' body creates cyber crime awareness educates on c...

The Ambad Industries and Manufacturers' Assocaition (AIMA) has taken initiative to create awareness among industrialists in view of the rising cases of cyber crimes. As part of this, AIMA had organized a seminar for its members on [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

Cyber crime reminder for SMEs

Attorney General Nicola Roxon and Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare are reminding small businesses and their customers to be vigilant in protecting themselves against cyber crime. Ms Roxon and Mr Clare used [...]

Posted On : Feb, 07 2012 | Comments : 0

IT industry news: Advice on cyber crime 'needs to improve'

The government has been urged to make its advice about avoiding cyber crime and staying safe on the internet easier for people to understand. A new report from the Commons Science and Technology Committee said a sustained campaign to rais [...]

Posted On : Feb, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

Anonymous hacks police websites worldwide

Hackers have taken over the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the collective called Anonymous, including in Boston and in Salt Lake City, where police say personal information of confidential [...]