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Carding and online fraud is a massive industry that police and banks the world over are struggling to fight. Here you'll find coverage detailing the often fascinating area of crime.

Bank fined $9.7m over poor IT governance

Bank fined $9.7m over poor IT governance

RBS' IT systems could have let fraud go unmonitored.
Liam Tung Aug 5 2010 6:53AM Software
Judge halts fraud racket that went undetected for years

Judge halts fraud racket that went undetected for years

Judge shuts down a well-orchestrated fraudulent credit operation.
Dan Kaplan Jun 29 2010 12:22PM Security
Microsoft starts stolen accounts database

Microsoft starts stolen accounts database

Internet Fraud Alert will report stolen credentials and data.
Shaun Nichols Jun 18 2010 11:55AM Security
Police bust massive global credit card fraud ring

Police bust massive global credit card fraud ring

178 individuals arrested including two Australians.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 17 2010 10:26AM Security
Three people indicted in $100m scareware operation

Three people indicted in $100m scareware operation

Authorities attempt to reclaim cash from Ukrainian bank.
Iain Thomson May 31 2010 7:13AM Security
Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

Arrested on suspicion of fraud using a virus.
Phil Muncaster May 29 2010 6:42AM Security
Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

Tokyo police swoop on hentai malware crooks

The malware scam worked by planting malicious code on a file sharing web site disguised as a version of the popular hentai or adult-themed games. Attempting to install the file brings up an online form requesting personal details.
Phil Muncaster May 28 2010 10:43AM Security
Budget 2010: Centrelink scores $71m for anti-fraud IT

Budget 2010: Centrelink scores $71m for anti-fraud IT

Chasing links to organised crime.
Staff Writers May 12 2010 2:12AM Financial Services
New Zeus version targeting Firefox users for bank fraud

New Zeus version targeting Firefox users for bank fraud

Uses HTML injection and transaction tampering techniques.
Angela Moscsaritolo Apr 22 2010 10:12AM Security
Romanian police and FBI break up 70-strong eBay fraud ring

Romanian police and FBI break up 70-strong eBay fraud ring

String of raids over past week.
Angela Moscaritolo Apr 8 2010 11:21AM Security
FBI reports online crime losses double in 2009

FBI reports online crime losses double in 2009

Fraudsters stole half a billion dollars last year.
Iain Thomson Mar 15 2010 10:46AM Security
Alleged card skimmer faces court

Alleged card skimmer faces court

Queensland Police say they caught Romanian man trying to skip the country.
Ry Crozier Mar 4 2010 12:47PM Security
Australians report $70m fraud loss in 2009

Australians report $70m fraud loss in 2009

Pay now, think later.
Liz Tay Mar 1 2010 2:20PM Security
Skimming device seized at shopping centre

Skimming device seized at shopping centre

Security guard noticed "irregularity" with ATM.
Staff Writers Feb 26 2010 12:03PM Security
Technology blamed for rising fraud value

Technology blamed for rising fraud value

Australian banks say no increase in fraud instances.
Liz Tay Feb 23 2010 6:39AM Security
Police extradite alleged card skimmer

Police extradite alleged card skimmer

Malaysian man in custody.
Staff Writers Feb 16 2010 11:10AM Security
Researchers warn of chip and PIN flaws

Researchers warn of chip and PIN flaws

Open to attacks.
David Neal Feb 15 2010 7:02AM Security
ID theft still on the rise, though victims respond faster

ID theft still on the rise, though victims respond faster

11.1m victims in US alone.
Dan Kaplan Feb 12 2010 1:01PM Security
Card skimming syndicate hits Melbourne

Card skimming syndicate hits Melbourne

Detectives release photos.
Staff Writers Feb 9 2010 12:53PM Security
Vodafone employee charged with $200k iPhone fraud

Vodafone employee charged with $200k iPhone fraud

Granted conditional bail.
Ry Crozier Feb 1 2010 3:34PM Telco/ISP

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