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Press release: “The Federal Trade Commission today released its annual report detailing consumer complaints about identity theft and listing the top 10 categories of fraud-related complaints filed with the FTC in 2004. For the fifth year in a row, identity theft topped the list of complaints, accounting for 39 percent of the 635,173 consumer fraud …
The proliferation of PCs, digital cameras, cell phones and other electronic data collection and distribution gadgets has resulted in the increased importance of digital evidence in a range of cases outside the scope of those that involve cybercrimes such as ID theft and fraud.
Security Focus has an in-depth report on how a Hacker penetrates T-Mobile systems and steals personal data, including social security numbers, emails, photos and Secret Service documents. [via David Reis]
“Netcraft Toolbar is an Internet Explorer toolbar, which protects users against phishing sites. Whether a phishing site is reported via the toolbar or through some other channel, Netcraft blocks access for everyone using the Netcraft toolbar.” Users are provided with the hosting location of each site they visit. Read more about the toolbar’s features on …
The Shadow Internet – “They start with a single stolen file and pump out bootleg games and movies by the millions. Inside the pirate networks that are terrorizing the entertainment business.”
A trio of PowerPoint presentations providing resources on the following timely issues: Corporate Blogging – Sabrina I. Pacifici documents and illustrates how the development and implementation of blogs within your organization can serve as a key application to facilitate research services, knowledge management, marketing, training, and communications within groups, departments, and enterprise wide. Got Competitive …
From AP, via the New York Times, Authorities Indict 19 on Online Identity Theft Charges.
From the press release: “The AOL/ NCSA Online Safety Study (9 pages, PDF) conducted by technical experts in the homes of 329 typical dial-up and broadband computer users found that most computer users think they are safe but lack basic protections against viruses, spyware, hackers, and other online threats. In addition, large majorities …
This extensive examination into ID theft in America indicates that U.S. law enforcement have determined that a large proportion of these crimes are planned offshore, and that outsourcing has been a contributing factor.
From email security provider CipherTrust, this report details research on the origin, method of dissemination, and targets of phishing attacks. “CipherTrust researchers have determined that fewer than five zombie networks are responsible for all Internet phishing attacks worldwide.”
Report of the Department of Justice’s Task Force on Intellectual Property (October 2004, 96 pages, PDF): “This final report of recommendations..outline[s] both substantive and tangible methods for the Department of Justice to expand and enhance its efforts in protecting the nation’s creative and intellectual resources.” Commentary: Justice Dept. wants new antipiracy powers
Update to 10/08/04 posting, FTC Files Case Against Two Companies Who Market Spyware, that included a link to the complaint, see the 10/12/04 FTC press release, FTC Cracks down On Spyware Operation, for additional comments.
