Cyber Crime
Discover expert analysis on cyber crime with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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Young hacker faces 20-year prison sentence for creating prolific Imminent Monitor RAT
News He created the RAT when he was aged just 15 and is estimated to have netted around $400,000 from the sale of it over six years
By Connor Jones Published
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US doubles reward for information on North Korean cybercrime syndicates
News The news follows the recent Maui ransomware attacks targeting US public health organizations
By Praharsha Anand Published
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Equifax eyes increased fraud prevention capabilities with Midigator acquisition
News The deal marks Equifax’s twelfth acquisition since the beginning of 2021
By Praharsha Anand Published
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Fraud detection and prevention market to hit $176 billion by 2030
News Payment fraud ranks highest in Acumen’s recent forecast, with identity theft growing by the day
By Praharsha Anand Published
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How rural businesses can overcome their cyber security handicaps
In-depth From a false sense of safety to fewer resources, rural organisations face unique cyber security challenges that need to be addressed
By April Miller Published
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Landmark amendments to international cyber crime treaty set to be signed next week
News It's only the second amendment to the historically significant Budapest Convention since it was introduced in 2001
By Connor Jones Published
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'Treasure hunter' dark web marketplace Hydra seized and shuttered by German cyber police
News Hydra Market operated on a vastly different model to most other popular marketplaces of its kind and was among the most popular in existence
By Connor Jones Published
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Australia launches $89 million cyber crime centre
News The centre will be led by the police and bolster the nation’s cyber security capabilities
By Zach Marzouk Published
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T-Mobile: Scam calls hit an all-time high in 2021
News The carrier reported a 116% increase in fraudulent calls compared to 2020
By Praharsha Anand Published
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UK and US pledge to punish cyber criminals at annual meeting
News Intelligence and defence officials met at the annual forum to discuss approaches to cyber security for the years ahead
By Connor Jones Published
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Women and BAME individuals are hardest hit by cyber crime
News Malwarebytes calls on the technology industry to do more to provide secure internet access to everyone
By Sabina Weston Published
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How to plan for endpoint security against ever-evolving cyber threats
Whitepaper Safeguard your devices, data, and reputation
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