29 People Arrested in Online Child Abuse Investigation

29 People Arrested in Online Child Abuse Investigation

A joint operation of authorities from the UK, the US and Australia

Kenya Launches New Cybercrime Unit

Kenya Launches New Cybercrime Unit

New legislation is also needed to tackle cybercrime, officials say

Former NatWest Bank Clerk Sentenced for Allowing Criminals to Hijack Bank Computers

Former NatWest Bank Clerk Sentenced for Allowing Criminals to Hijack Bank Computers

He has been sentenced to four years in prison for fraud

Ukrainian Man Wanted for Cybercriminal Activities Extradited to the US

Ukrainian Man Wanted for Cybercriminal Activities Extradited to the US

The man was arrested in August 2012, but did everything possible to avoid extradition

Cybercriminals Had Access to Neiman Marcus Systems for Six Months [NYT]

Cybercriminals Had Access to Neiman Marcus Systems for Six Months [NYT]

Some of the compromised credit cards have been used for fraudulent purchases

Yahoo Hacked, 2.5 Million European Users Possibly Infected with Malware

Yahoo Hacked, 2.5 Million European Users Possibly Infected with Malware

The malware has been served through malicious advertisements

8 People Arrested in Spain for Role in $45M / €33M Cybercriminal Scheme

8 People Arrested in Spain for Role in $45M / €33M Cybercriminal Scheme

They're said to be responsible for making fraudulent ATM withdrawals

FTP Server Belonging to the BBC Hacked by Russian Cybercriminal <em>Reuters</em>

FTP Server Belonging to the BBC Hacked by Russian Cybercriminal Reuters

The hacker attempted to sell access to the hijacked server

Creator of Malware Behind Mariposa Botnet and His Former Girlfriend Sentenced

Creator of Malware Behind Mariposa Botnet and His Former Girlfriend Sentenced

Matjaž Škorjanc will spend almost five years behind bars

India and US to Launch Joint Cybercrime Portal

India and US to Launch Joint Cybercrime Portal

The portal would be used to cooperate on hacking and social media misuse investigations

Security Brief: Target Hack, Attack on Washington Post, NSA Malware Story

Security Brief: Target Hack, Attack on Washington Post, NSA Malware Story

The main infosec stories between December 16 and December 22, 2013

Three People Arrested and Charged for Operating Silk Road

Three People Arrested and Charged for Operating Silk Road

The suspects are from the US, Ireland and Australia

Estonian Court Acquits Cybercriminals Behind DNSChanger Malware

Estonian Court Acquits Cybercriminals Behind DNSChanger Malware

The suspects face another trial in the United States

California High School Students Suspected of Hacking Computers to Change Grades

California High School Students Suspected of Hacking Computers to Change Grades

The students and a tutor could face criminal charges

Hackers Threaten to Sell Details of 3.7 Million Israeli Bank Customers

Hackers Threaten to Sell Details of 3.7 Million Israeli Bank Customers

The financial institutions don’t consider it as a serious threat

Security Brief: ZeuS, TeamBerserk, Cybercrime, Sharking

Security Brief: ZeuS, TeamBerserk, Cybercrime, Sharking

The main infosec stories of the week between December 9 and December 15, 2013

Co-Founder of CarderPlanet Cybercrime Site Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

Co-Founder of CarderPlanet Cybercrime Site Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

Ukrainian national Roman Vega pleaded guilty in 2009

 
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