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File sharing is going to be a bit harder. The Italian police division which handles cybercrime cases announced it shutdown several file-sharing websites. NATO is working to get all its agencies and commands under a single cyber roof by the end of 2012, but lacks a strategy to respond to an all-out assault on civilian critical infrastructure throughout the European Union according to reports. Is letting people cast votes from their home computers is a recipe for chaos? Some cyber experts say yes. Also check out the job of the day!
The London Metropolitan Police Service's PCeU (Police Central E-Crime Unit), announced the sentencing of a pair of Ukrainian nationals after they were found using a banker's Trojan for stealing money out of several Brits' accounts, the number remaining unknown. Their alleged ring affected millions of computer users around the world but today members of an international cyber ring are behind bars. The FBI announced Wednesday the arrest of six Estonian nationals for their alleged roll in running a sophisticated Internet fraud ring. Law officers say the ring infected the computers with a virus and enabled the cyber crooks to manipulate the multi-billion-dollar Internet advertising industry. Pending in Brazil's House of Representatives is a proposed cybercrime law that could criminalize many ordinary online activities and that would mark an abrupt shift in Brazil's progressive digital policy environment. The Committee on Science and Technology will vote on the bill this month. Also check out the job of the day!
Federal law officers made a major arrest spanning 100 countries and millions of computer users. Malware Secretly Re-Routed More Than 4 Million Computers, Generating at Least $14 Million in Fraudulent Advertising Fees for the Defendants You may not be able to keep your personal information on your smartphone safe from hackers. Cyber experts say there’s a bug in Apple’s mobile operating system that allows cyber criminals to take control of your iPhone and iPad apps. With access, hackers can steal your photos, contacts and even send text messages without your knowledge. UK police are considering adding cybercrime data to their online crime map to their website. Also listen to hear the job of the day!
Hackers have allegedly targeted the German sportswear and equipment manufacturer, Adidas. The company allegedly had to take its website offline after facing a sophisticated and criminal cyber assault. You might be happy to know that even hackers get hacked too. Some researchers say that hackers have formed gangs and hack each other. Hackers are making big money covering a wide range of targets. Their latest target appears to be smartphones. GetSafeOnline.org is a government backed site that warns that smartphone malware and rogue apps are bringing in big bucks and business for cyber criminals. Also check out the job of the day!
Could illegally downloaded information cause a problem for cyber security? That is the answer many cyber security experts are trying to answer. It could be a lot easier than you think to get your information online. It’s something that cyber security experts have known for a while but are working to correct. The threat of cyber-attacks is very real and could potentially be very near-term according to a BrigadierGeneral. The commander goes on to say the nation will demand the military be engaged in cyber defense of the nation, because the military has the greatest capacity and capabilities to do so. Also check out the job of the day!
British police have made a major cyber crime arrest this week. A total of 13 people are behind bars for their alleged role in a sophisticated banking fraud gang that used malware to help steal at least $4.6 million from hundreds of people. The United States points the finger at China and Russia when it comes to cyber security. Cyber-attacks by Chinese and Russian intelligence services, as well corporate hackers in those countries, have swallowed up large amounts of high-tech American research and development data, and that stolen information has helped build their economies, U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded. Are criminal techniques a good way to prevent cybercrime? Some experts say the same Trojans cyber crooks use to steal information could be just what’s needed to protect us online. Also listen to hear the job of the day!!
Microsoft Corp says hackers have used a previously unknown bug in its Windows operating system. Company officials say the hackers wanted to to infect computers with the Duqu virus, which some security experts say could be the next big cyber threat. He may be a basketball superstar but even Shaquille O’Neal isn’t immune to hackers. O’Neal claims he hired a computer tech who stole O’Neal’s private emails and sold them for profit. The man even allegedly threatened to use the electronic communications to harm O’Neal unless O’Neal paid the man twelve million dollars. If children are using Facebook too much, it could be partly their parent’s fault. A new survey showed that 36 percent of them were aware their children joined Facebook before age 13. It also shows that parents help their children lie about their age in order to join the social networking site. Also check out the job of the day.
Chinese hackers have been very busy according to one software company. Symantec helps consumers secure and manage their information-driven world. Well, they are saying that Chinese hackers are in the driver’s seat when it comes to cyber crime. It appears that Facebook needs plenty of security. The company says that it receives 600,000 logins to the social networking website from imposters every 24 hours. Those imposters attempt to access users’ messages, photos and other personal information. Some of the world’s leaders gathered together to discuss cyber security. Today, ministers, tech executives and Internet activists met to discuss how to tackle security threats and crime on the Internet. The problem is they don’t want to stifle economic opportunities or freedom of speech while cracking down on cyber criminals. Also check out the job of the day!
They may be at it again. Earlier this month, Anonymous allegedly named its next target. Believe it or not, they appear to be taking on the Mexican drug cartel Los Zetas. New cyber threats are creating new approaches from countries around the world. Countries are defending themselves by using the public’s help. The sharing of information between nations is seen as a critical aspect in narrowing down on cyber culprits across borders. Working together seems to be the global theme. Today Britain and India are teaming up to stop cyber criminals before they can act. The two announced they will jointly work on new avenues of research to make the Internet safer. Also check out the job of the day.
Hackers were close yet so far away. According to government officials, American infrastructure was a target for hackers numerous times and came very close to shutting down critical parts of it. Human error is still one of the biggest problems when it comes to cyber security. The Coon Rapids Police Department has one more tool to fight cyber security. The police department now has the ability to handle computer forensics investigations. The department now has $30,000 in software and hardware equipment that the Coon Rapids Police Department from the federal government for computer forensics investigations. Also check out the job of the day!
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