Cybercrime

Cybercrime, or computer-oriented crime, is a crime that involves a computer and a network. The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Cybercriminals Are Buying Tax Info To Cash In On Fraudulent Refunds
Cybercriminals Are Buying Tax Info To Cash In On Fraudulent Refunds
April 07, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Tax season is a busy time for cybercriminals, with consumers’ personal data being sold online so thieves can file fraudulent tax returns and cash in...

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Prognosis For Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Dire
Prognosis For Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Dire
April 06, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

On Wednesday (April 5), Terence Rice, VP and chief information security officer at Merck & Co., told the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the...

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Hacker Tracker: Cyber Knowledge Lags, Fighting Dirty Bitcoins, And Ignoring Ransom Demands
Hacker Tracker: Cyber Knowledge Lags, Fighting Dirty Bitcoins, And Ignoring Ransom Demands
March 31, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

It can be difficult to know how to handle cybercriminals and their malicious attacks, especially when many people don’t have a foundational knowledge on what...

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How Signifyd Wants To Keep The Right Thing On Retailers’ Plates
How Signifyd Wants To Keep The Right Thing On Retailers’ Plates
March 29, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

While retailers of late have worked hard to broaden the range of experiences they offer, there are some things that no reasonable person would expect...

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Hacker Tracker: Mysterious Cyber Gang Goes After Apple
Hacker Tracker: Mysterious Cyber Gang Goes After Apple
March 24, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

It’s been an interesting week when it comes to Apple’s cybersecurity news. Whether a mysterious “crime family” is really out to compromise iCloud and .mac...

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In Bangladesh Heist, Following the Money Through Cyber Twists: Nation Vs. Nation?
In Bangladesh Heist, Following the Money Through Cyber Twists: Nation Vs. Nation?
March 23, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

“Follow the money,” the shadowy figure known as Deep Throat whispered to a pair of intrepid D.C.-based reporters during the dark days of Watergate more...

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American Malware Helped Russia Spy On iPhones
American Malware Helped Russia Spy On iPhones
March 23, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

A recent cybersecurity investigation revealed that a surveillance tool created by a small malware merchant in the U.S., Killer Mobile, was being used by Russia...

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Cybersecurity Watchdog In Germany Raises Alert Levels
Cybersecurity Watchdog In Germany Raises Alert Levels
March 20, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Germany’s alert level against cyberattacks has now been raised to “heightened readiness” as the country prepares for its parliamentary elections. The Welt am Sonntag newspaper...

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G20 Finance Chiefs Pledge To Fight Cybercrime
G20 Finance Chiefs Pledge To Fight Cybercrime
March 20, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

The G20 is making a large coordinated effort to battle attacks on the global banking system. During a meeting in Germany, finance leaders at the...

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