Companies need to look for ways to go on the offensive against 'industrialised' cyber-criminals, finds a report from BT and KPMG
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Supreme Court Expands FBI’s International Hacking Powers
The FBI is to be given the authority to search suspect computer systems around the world if they use anonymisation tools
SWIFT Warns Of Other Attacks On Network
The theft of $81m from Bangladesh Bank was part of a wave of scams attempting to use the SWIFT network
Bangladesh Bank Attackers ‘Hacked SWIFT Software’
Client software used to access the SWIFT financial network was apparently compromised in the unprecedented heist, BAE Systems researchers say
US, UK Spy Agencies ‘Plan Cross-Border Data Sharing Deal’
The tentative agreement would reportedly allow UK authorities to gather data from US communications firms, and vice-versa
Cybercrime Costs Rise For British Businesses
British businesses pay increasing price for cybercrime, as attack recovery lengthens to four weeks
China-Backed Group Accused Of Travel Booking Breach
Travel booking firm Sabre has reportedly been breached by the same group that stole US government personnel records
Top 5 Ways To Boost Business IT Security
Roger Keenan, managing director of London data centre City Lifeline shares his top tips on protecting data
Trend Micro Signs National Crime Agency Partnership Deal
The two organisations are to work more closely together on tackling specific cyber-threats
NCA Arrests 57 Suspects In Cybercrime Clampdown
National Crime Agency arrests dozens in cybercrime clampdown on suspected hackers and other online criminals
Lizard Squad Hacks Lenovo Website And Intercepts Emails
Lenovo's main corporate website compromised in apparent revenge for Superfish adware
Darkleaks Offers Whistleblowers Black Market Trades For Bitcoins
Shady website offers an anonymous marketplace for potential whistleblowers ...and blackmailers
Death Threats From Hacker Lead To Prison Sentence
A hacker who made a number of death threats in Japan has been jailed in a case that captured the nation
American Airlines Confirms 10,000 Accounts Compromised
United also hit by fraud as thieves use stolen credentials to buy travel, upgrades
Nuclear Plant Discovers Worm Infection
Malware has been discovered in a device connected to the control systems of a nuclear power plant in South Korea
Hacker Pays To Avoid 440 Year Prison Sentence
No brainer of the day? A hacker in Texas pays $10,000 to avoid a possible 440-year prison sentence
US, European Authorities Seize ‘Dark Web’ Sites
Silk Road 2.0 was one of the 410 'hidden' pages taken down in 'Operation Onymous' coordinated raids
Government Defends Life Sentences For ‘Serious’ Hacks
Home Office tells TechweekEurope that tougher prison sentences for computer crime are necessary
Interpol Opens Cybercrime Base, Partners With Kaspersky, Trend Micro
New Singapore facility will help Interpol tackle cybercrime
Hackers Use Transient Websites To Facilitate Attacks
Blue Coat warns about the dangers posed by web pages that exist for less than 24 hours
Study: Cyber-Crime On Par With Cost Of Narcotics, Counterfeiting
A McAfee-sponsored study has found that cyber-crime cost the global economy up to $575bn last year, with the capabilities of some crime groups matching those of a nation-state
Cyber Crime Thought To Be Behind Fraud Jump In UK
Violent crime is going down as fraud continues to rise, with digital crime likely to blame
Black Markets Broaden Access To Cutting-Edge Malware Tools
Two studies have found an increasing level of sophistication in the black markets for selling cyber-crime tools and services
Francis Maude Launches UK CERT Cyber-Response Centre
CERT-UK is officially launched and will provide a single coordination point for handling national cyber-incidents
Cyber Crime Industry Runs Its Own Marketing, Recruitment And Customer Service
Hackers are able to earn more money than drug dealers, claims new research into cyber criminal habits sponsored by Juniper Networks
European Cops ‘Dismantle’ eBay Fraudsters Who Sent Bricks And Fruit
Fraudsters said to have sent bricks and vegetables instead of the products their victims had paid for
Three Men Charged In US And Ukraine In International Cyber-Crime Ring Takedown
The men allegedly attempted to steal funds from more than a dozen banks and financial organisations, including the US Department of Defence's payroll service
Phishing Crook Jailed Over Attempts To Steal £1.5m From Students
Man sentenced to three years and nine months after he tried to steal vast sums from hundreds of victims
Blackhole Arrests Highlights International Law-Enforcement Collaboration
Experts said the arrests of Blackhole's creators shows cyber-criminals they are not beyond the reach of law enforcement
New UK Cyber Cops See First Success: £750k Phisher Sentenced
Scammer gets five years as National Cyber Crime Agency celebrates success just days after its official launch