Cybercrime

In its annual crime report released Tuesday, McAfee warned governments that growing cybercriminal activity will have a further impact on consumer confidence. Louis Freeh, former director of the FBI, said Tuesday that pouring resources into the prevention of cyberterrorism can be a difficult sell -- but it can't be for much longer. Building a relationship with law enforcement is key and so is gaining executive buy-in for cybersecurity initiatives, an SC World Congress panel said Tuesday. Cybercrimes often go unreported with the victims unsure of who to report to. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Telstra will increase cooperative efforts to reduce hi-tech crimes like identity fraud, phishing, botnet networks and attacks on public and private sector computer networks.
 

 

Misuse of language is turning 'ordinary, decent computer criminals' into 'cyberterrorists' who menace world peace. While it is unlikely we will ever abolish cybercrime, I do believe that we can make the internet a safer place. As the malware threat landscape continues to evolve, hackers are constantly changing techniques to counteract detection technologies vendors develop. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard presents serious legal challenges and risk for retailers. Some emails are important written records you might one day have to rely on in court, says Tamzin Matthew.  

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