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You probably realized pretty quickly that you didn't really win $20 million in the Rainbow Lotto International Sweepstakes. And hopefully, you hit "delete"…
The Defense Department continues to battle increasingly sophisticated attacks against its information systems and networks, including significant and…
A Peterborough woman thought she was getting a great deal when she saw an online ad for a purebred female Maltese puppy. She had to pay only $350 shipping for…
An industry body that represents large corporations has criticised Britain's Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) for its lack of openness in working with UK…
The best thing you can do today: Search Google on “Internet Defender” and click on its Microsoft site. Here you download the final version of a Microsoft…
Internet Explorer was unsafe to use for over three-quarters of the year, according to a security researcher. Research carried out by Brian Krebs found that for…
Since anti-phishing measures can involve analyzing the content of a page to determine if it is a phish or not, some criminals have shifted to Flash to evade…
A third monthlong parade of security flaw releases has kicked off, this time focused on Macs. But some are questioning the purpose of such campaigns. Two bug…
A Sewickley Township woman lost more than $1,000 to scammers after police say she responded to a bogus e-mail and released her debit card account number.…
What kinds of security attacks should you worry about in 2007? Will companies that adopt environmentally friendly processes find greener pastures? Will…
There ought to be a special place in hell for the perpetrators of Internet scams that slip unbidden into our e-mail inboxes. Failing that, we’d like to see…
A Finnish computer security firm yesterday warned of a so-called email worm called Luder-A or Tibs.jy that is spread with a new year's greeting. The worm has…
E-mails promising a refund from the Internal Revenue Service are as bogus as a three dollar bill, the taxman warns. In the latest Internet scam,…
A computer hacker claims to have broken the AACS (Advanced Access Content System) encryption specification used to control unauthorized copying on HD-DVD and…
A 39-year-old Lansing man has been charged in connection with an Internet scam that authorities say might have defrauded hundreds of people across the country…
As technology all around us continues to change, so do the methods of criminals. Now one of our newly elected officials wants to make sure our laws are…
Phishing scams in which people use fake e-mails to steal financial information online are a growing problem, experts said. Phishing e-mails are sent to…
Attorney General-elect Lori Swanson called Thursday for an update of Minnesota's criminal laws so prosecutors can root out more Internet offenses. Swanson…
This was a year for the record books for computer crime with 2007 likely even more dire, Wednesday's Washington Post reported. Computer security experts said…
There is a new and grave threat to companies selling proprietary wares and services online: Their brand can be tarnished and customers stolen by a keystroke.…
The next 6 days up to New Year is the optimum time for online malice and mischief. John Safa, anti-hacking expert and chief architect at DriveSentry a firewall…
WALES is taking the lead on fighting back against hi-tech cyber criminals who cost businesses and home computer users millions of pounds a year. From…
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today concluded a year-long investigation and legal action against Sony BMG Music Entertainment by obtaining an Agreed Final…
An investigation team and Vinh Long province’s Department of Post and Telematics are now completing legal documents to try a high-school student for attacking…
The rise in computer use has spawned an increase in computer-related crime in the county, making Internet sex crimes one of the top stories in 2006.…
The sheer number of sites dedicated to poker on the internet these days boggles the mind. I'm sure I'm wrong, but other than, um, 'adult' websites – I would…
A South Boston man will serve 10 years in prison on 153 felony counts of possession and reproduction of child pornography in Halifax County. David K.…
ChosenSecurity, Inc., a leading specialist in identity verification and security services, today announced three essential steps for protecting customer…
Record label Sony Relevant Products/Services BMG Entertainment will pay $1.5 million, plus restitution to consumers, to settle lawsuits brought against the…
A 'con man' used the generosity of an Ark-La-Tex family to steal three thousand dollars from them just days before Christmas. The Ray family owns a dog kennel…