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Australian police raid spamming lair

Australian police raid spamming lair

An Australian company has been raided by police after it was suspected of sending millions of spam emails.
David Quainton Apr 7 2005 4:14PM Security
Cybercrime police heavily understaffed

Cybercrime police heavily understaffed

Cybercrime fighting units are woefully understaffed and under-funded and the situation is not likely to change soon, according to former special adviser for cyber security at the White House.
David Quainton Apr 6 2005 3:49PM Security
Police collar trojan suspect

Police collar trojan suspect

Estonian police have arrested a man for stealing money from scores of European bank accounts.
David Quainton Apr 4 2005 2:40PM Security
Man charged over games, DVD piracy setup

Man charged over games, DVD piracy setup

A 43-year-old man has been charged with DVD piracy following a police and industry investigator raid that unearthed a massive counterfeiting operation in a Coffs Harbour house in February.
Fleur Doidge Mar 31 2005 3:02PM Software
Two steal $1m in games consoles

Two steal $1m in games consoles

Police have questioned two men over the theft of games consoles and a truck worth a total of almost $1 million from a freight yard in Sydney.
Staff Writers Mar 24 2005 3:08PM Hardware
Police buy robot 'Bob'

Police buy robot 'Bob'

WA Police have bought a new high-tech robot, as part of the state's counter-terrorism program.
Vivienne Fisher Mar 22 2005 3:13PM Oddware
Police net Brazilian phisher king

Police net Brazilian phisher king

Brazilian federal police have delivered the cybercrime Holy Grail by arresting a man suspected to be one of the world’s biggest phishers. Valdir Paulo de Almeida allegedly masterminded a $37 million operation, ripping-off recipients of phishing emails.
David Quainton Mar 22 2005 1:02PM Security
Police foil $423m cyber-heist

Police foil $423m cyber-heist

Police in London have foiled a hi-tech attempt to steal $423m from a Japanese bank. A criminal gang planned to siphon off the money electronically after planting spyware and compromising the bank's computers.
René Millman Mar 17 2005 2:46PM Security
Swedish police collar hardcore hacker

Swedish police collar hardcore hacker

A Hungarian man has been charged with hacking into Sony Ericsson’s corporate communications system.
David Quainton Mar 10 2005 11:06AM Security
Police seize hard drives

Police seize hard drives

NSW Police have seized computer hard drives and documents allegedly related to the production of false identification, such as licences and taxation records.
Staff Writers Feb 25 2005 3:41PM Security
Police investigate digital camera theft

Police investigate digital camera theft

NSW Police are investigating the theft of $750,000 worth of digital cameras from a warehouse in Sydney.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 22 2005 1:56PM Security
Man charged with possession of child porn

Man charged with possession of child porn

A man has been charged with possession of child pornography after Marrickville police seized 50 computer hard drives from a business in November last year.
Staff Writers Feb 18 2005 9:50AM Oddware
Police warn of botnet threat

Police warn of botnet threat

Botnets are the next big danger to hit the internet according to police. Criminal gangs are moving into the field in order to use the networks to extort money from online companies.
René Millman Feb 11 2005 12:26PM Security
Police raid NSW pirating operation

Police raid NSW pirating operation

Police have raided a Coffs Harbour premises and uncovered a DVD pirating operation alleged to be worth $750,000.
Byron Connolly , Staff Writers Feb 9 2005 2:02PM Software
FBI: CEO fears hinder police efforts

FBI: CEO fears hinder police efforts

Fear of bad publicity and brand depreciation is allowing criminals to get away with cyber crime, it has been revealed.
David Quainton Jan 24 2005 5:24PM Security
Police arrest tsunami charity hacker

Police arrest tsunami charity hacker

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hacking attempt on a tsunami charity website.
René Millman Jan 21 2005 4:35PM Security
All police to get training to combat hacker threats

All police to get training to combat hacker threats

The police force is to be taught the value of IT knowledge in a new course about tackling IT-related crimes.
David Quainton Jan 20 2005 3:33PM Security
Tech invites not kosher this NYE

Tech invites not kosher this NYE

NSW Police have warned people holding parties on New Year’s Eve not to send invitations by SMS or email.
Staff Writers Dec 29 2004 1:36PM Telco/ISP
Police to investigate email error

Police to investigate email error

NSW Police have admitted to mistakenly emailing partial images of child pornography to 1800 government school principals across the state.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 26 2004 12:00AM Software
Watch out for card skimming: Police

Watch out for card skimming: Police

Christmas shoppers and holiday bargain hunters are being warned about potential fraud from credit card skimming.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 25 2004 12:00AM Security

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