http://www.silicon.com Results for criminals en-us http://www.silicon.com/i/s/feeds/simple_logo.gif http://www.silicon.com 124 50 News feed from silicon.com http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817741p,00.htm A clear illustration of the fact comes from the field investigations manager for a major credit services company. Sometime last year, it noticed a clutch of fraudulent purchases on cards that all traced back to the same aquarium. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817610p,00.htm Phishing is a common method cyber criminals use to lure individuals into giving up their personal information. Spear phishing is where the criminals target a specific group of users, for example all customers of a particular bank or credit union. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817648p,00.htm At the same time, cyber-criminals continue to seek opportunities to exploit the vulnerability of singles on a global scale. Each year, more and more people are turning to the Internet to find romance. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817616p,00.htm Recently, however, it has been used more and more to assist criminals in perpetrating crimes that can net large sums of money. Social Engineering has been an effective method of committing fraud for centuries. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817584p,00.htm It is a productivity-killer, a carrier of network-debilitating viruses, and a way for cyber criminals to send more spam. Don't be fooled. Spam is not just a nuisance. Be in control with MX Logic Email Defense Service. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817649p,00.htm But as more people turn to online poker, roulette, blackjack, sports books and other casino games, cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated in finding ways to defraud legitimate players and the gambling sites they play on. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817820p,00.htm Most solutions use technologies that suffer serious limitations and that can be successfully circumvented by spammers and other criminals. Turning the tide of spam and other email threats that are destroying the business value of email requires new... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817334p,00.htm The worst of these programs allow online criminals to hijack users' sensitive personal information at will. Spyware has quickly evolved from an online nuisance to one of the most direct threats facing the Internet. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60813102p,00.htm While there is no guarantee for 100% hacker-free security, the "SAFE WIFI" practices package some of the best security that is commonly available with today's commercial products, to make home wireless network a less attractive target for criminals. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39563430,00.htm Online banking fraud jumped by 55 per cent during the first six months of this year as criminals become even more sophisticated in their use of technology. William Beer, a director at PricewaterhouseCoopers One Security practice, said criminals are... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:22:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60729656p,00.htm Online fraud is a non-stop threat to organizations around the globe, and cyber-criminals have no intention of slowing down the pace. In fact, they continue to improve their technology, launch increasingly sophisticated attacks, and use advanced... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:22:18 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60729589p,00.htm An exponential trend in computer processing power has resulted in the ability for criminals to compromise 1024- bit key strength certificates. If one is still using a 1024-bit certificate, one may soon be vulnerable to a "Brute-Force Attack". editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:22:18 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60729620p,00.htm As the potential financial gain from these thefts continues to increase, the more criminals are focusing on these areas. As attackers become more daring and manipulative, information systems that rely on static passwords for security are a major... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:22:18 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60725814p,00.htm The unparalleled opportunity to simultaneously improve patient outcomes while cutting costs hinges on the ability of healthcare organizations to assure patients that their online confidential information is safe from prying eyes and criminals. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:21:30 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39550643,00.htm During the span of 22 days in mid-August, the criminals behind the Trojan stole €300,000 according to the security company. Researchers at security firm Finjan have discovered details of a new type of banking Trojan horse that doesn't just steal... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:59:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60694272p,00.htm The rise of ever more sophisticated 'Phishing' scams - where criminals use fake Web sites to trick people into revealing personal information - is a major concern in Sweden. Misco is a leading European online provider of IT products - with a... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:22:37 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39527468,00.htm Microsoft told silicon.com sister site CNET News: "Scareware is often distributed among criminals, which therefore results in many of the animations a user may see utilising a common design and interface. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:29:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39527467,00.htm Meanwhile, the "chat-in-the-middle" phishing attack, as RSA has dubbed it, is being hosted on a fast flux network that criminals pay to use that hosts malicious websites and other tools for online scams. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:02:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39525925,00.htm The move to an open source business model is allowing criminals to add extra features to their malware. Limbo's popularity continues to slump, despite numerous features in the basic version that allow criminals to add extra fields for PIN numbers... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:10:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60683723p,00.htm Due to the dynamic nature and prevalence of these applications, criminals are increasingly targeting Web-based applications. Every day, more and more business is conducted online creating new challenges for meeting Web application security and... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:23:12 +0000