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Man who fought cybercrime is among the latest victims

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who spent more than a decade dealing with cybercrime at banks is now among the apparent victims of a hacking attack against a security contractor based in Texas. Hackers with the loosely-affiliated g [...]

Posted On : Dec, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

Crime victim campaigner loses foot

The brother of a woman murdered by her husband in a staged car crash has had part of his leg amputated following a walk to raise awareness of his push for more support for victims of crime. Peter Morris, 48, launched a campaign for more s [...]

Posted On : Oct, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Tips to avoid becoming victim of cybercrime

According to a just-released cybercrime report, more than two-thirds of adults have become a victim of computer viruses, malware, "phishing" or other online scams. The report also shows that the cost of cybercrime exceeds that o [...]

Posted On : Sep, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

4 in 5 Indians are victims of cyber crime: Reports

Cyber crimes have cost Indians $4 billion. A Norton study revealed that global cyber crime costs nearly $114 billion, annually. In India, it is estimated that more than 29.9 million people fell prey to cyber crimes in the past one year [...]

Posted On : Sep, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Cybercrime official victim of ATM scam; don't let it happen ...

The chair of the Justice Department's Cybercrime Subcommittee, U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan of Seattle, is the latest victim of a growing crime trend called "skimming," she confirms to KING 5 News. Durkan says she was robbed [...]

Posted On : Sep, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Cybercrime expert is victim of hostage hoax in NJ

A noted cybercrime expert is helping authorities in northern New Jersey determine who placed a fake hostage call that targeted her. Parry Aftab is a frequent media commentator on Internet privacy and security. About 30 police and SWAT [...]

Posted On : Jul, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

Cybercrime 'embarassing for victims'

"The capacity through the internet to send (scam messages) to ... thousands and tens of thousands means that if only 0.001 per cent respond then it is still a significant number," he told a conference on victims of crime today. [...]

Posted On : May, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

87% of Pinoy internet users fall victims to cybercrimes

Security software maker Norton, a subsidiary of Symantec Corp., yesterday revealed that 87 percent of Philippine Internet users have become victims of cybercrimes including viruses, online scams and phishing. The Norton Cybercrime r [...]

Posted On : Sep, 22 2010 | Comments : 0

Cyber-Crime Victims Often Blame Themselves

A Symantec report has found that a majority of cyber-crime victims blame themselves for the web attack, experiencing a sense of powerlessness and lack of justice. More than 7,000 adults from 14 countries took part in research for th [...]

Posted On : Sep, 16 2010 | Comments : 0

Chinese surfers are biggest victims of cyber crime

CHINESE USERS are most at risk of cyber crime, according to a survey of over 7,000 people, with an average cost to victims of $338. Symantec's Norton division Norton Cybercrime Report found that Chinese users are most at risk with 83 [...]

Posted On : Sep, 10 2010 | Comments : 0

Cyber Crimes Victimize Almost Every American

It's one of the toughest crimes to detect and enforce. If you have a computer it's likely you could become a victim. A new study says three out of four Americans who use the inter.

Posted On : Sep, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

Young crime victims

A QUARTER of children aged 10 to 15 have been a victim of crime in the past year, the Home Office has revealed. The figures were revealed as part of an extension of the British Crime Survey to include young people. Researchers said if al [...]

Posted On : Jun, 18 2010 | Comments : 0

Up to quarter of children victims of crime say experts

The experimental British Crime Survey figures said up to 2.1m crimes of theft and violence took place against under 16s. Statisticians said the figures were just one of four ways of counting incidents - including playground spats. When a [...]

Posted On : Jun, 17 2010 | Comments : 0

Crime victim advocates honored at luncheon

Local law enforcement officials and crime victim advocates were honored Wednesday in Gurnee during a luncheon held in recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. The annual luncheon, held by the Lake County State's [...]