All About Identity Theft

Learn all about identity theft - what is it, protection and prevention against it, identity theft insurance and lots more.

Saturday, June 10, 2006

ID Theft - VoIP Security Alert: Hackers Start Attacking For Cash 


VoIP Security Alert: Hackers Start Attacking For Cash 
VoIP could become the newest opportunity for cyber-thieves, with the recent arrest of a Miamian only the beginning.
Source: news.yahoo.com

Gone phishing ... gangs using Aussie kids to steal millions 
POLICE have smashed an international fraud gang that used school-aged children in Sydney to launder money stolen from unwitting victims' bank accounts. -
Source: www.smh.com.au

The Vista OS for Business: A Primer 
While five years in the making, Microsoft's new operating system, Vista, is finally near. A Microsoft representative recently announced that the new OS will be available to business clients through its volume licensing program in November of this year, while consumer versions will follow in January.
Source: www.intranetjournal.com

Chip, PIN reduces European ATM fraud 
European crime data shows the drop is linked to the widespread use of chip and PIN across the European Union. But a new concern for the European market is the significant increase in card-not-present fraud, which has increased 21 percent.
Source: www.atmmarketplace.com

AOL to enter security arena 
AOL's 'Total Care' is expected to be available to software testers in the coming weeks
Source: feeds.feedburner.com

Hacking scare: Cybercriminals pursuing profit 
The thrill-seeking teenager is no longer the face of computer hacking. Sophisticated computer experts looking to profit from their technical skills are driving the new wave of cybercrimes, a national expert told 100 security officials Tuesday at the state Capitol.
Source: www.denverpost.com