‘Crime Alert’ Archives
How do Criminals Sell Fake Anti-virus Software? »
It is easy for criminals to deceive even those who are informed about online hazards; that is why it is so important to avoid Internet crime spots. The following is a good example of what is presented when a site wants to infect your machine with a fake Anti-Virus. Two websites are involved in this incident: sosgt.com hosted by [...]
Internet Security while in the Crossfire of Cybercrime »
Cyber storms or cyber warfare are not unusual events. For example the Aurora attacks orchestrated from China and mainly directed against Google in 2009/10; and the latest cyber attack on the European Union (EU), which was allegedly sparked by the UN intervention in the Libyan civil war. These storms however have a ripple effect throughout the [...]
Dutch National Crime Squad Announces Takedown of »
The High Tech Crime Team (THTC) of the National Crime Squad today announced the takedown of a dangerous botnet. The botnet had infected at least 30 million computers worldwide. The botnet was part of the Bredolab network, used by cybercriminals to distribute malware to unsuspecting users’ computers. Working in close collaboration with a Dutch [...]
Online Hazard Video’s »
SYMANTEC GUIDE TO SCARY INTERNET STUFF This is a 7 part video series created Symantec to highlight some of the most common Internet hazards, security threats and how to avoid them. We start with the sixth video in the series, looking at Denial of Service Attacks and how your computer can become part of a Botnet to spread spam, virusses and to [...]
Basic Internet Security Information and Tips »
We decided to point to a few basic tools and information which may help to make the Internet a little safer. Please note that you should use your own discretion before using any of these tools or facilities, as we do not recommend anything and any action on your part is entirely at your own risk. INTERNET ADVISORY CENTERS Occasionally an [...]
Rogue Anti-Malware Programs »
Rogue or fake anti-malware programs are increasingly being used by criminals to decrease resistance against their online gangster networks or botnets. According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) report, Payment Services (‘online payment processors’) moved into the top position of targeted industry sectors in the first quarter of 2009, [...]
Infected Computers and Malicious Code Break New »
The Internet has never been more dangerous. Rogue Anti-Virus, Infected Computers and Malicious Code Break New Barriers as Electronic Crime’s Sophistication and Ambition Grow Unchecked! ANTI-PHISHING WORKING GROUP Rogue anti-malware programs are proliferating at an unprecedented rate. In H1, 2009, the number of such programs grew 585 per [...]
Niche Socializer Alleged To Be A Scam »
Niche Socializer is a social networking product which promised to provide Internet Entrepreneurs with ownership benefits similar to other social networks like FaceBook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. This product was launched on 10 April 2009; however it allegedly is one of the biggest scams to hit the Internet Marketing community in recent history and [...]
Global Police Collaboration via Interpol »
Interpol is the world’s largest international police organization, with 188 member countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. Interpol aims to facilitate international police [...]
