Articles Tagged with ''cybercrime''

Counterfeit software and malware has plagued Microsoft Corp. for a generation, and the new Cybercrime Center has a team to combat the growing threats.

A study from (ISC)2 found that the global shortage of IT security professionals is driven by a combination of business conditions, executives who don't understand the need for security and an inability to locate enough qualified IT security professionals.

Security software maker Bit9 said that computer hackers have breached its network, then launched a second round of attacks against some of its customers.

More than 40,000 firms could be required to report cyber-break-ins under new rules proposed by the EU.

The department's focus would turn from mere defense into an Internet fighting force, with three specific divisions.

A cyber attack on critical infrastructure could have a stronger impact than Superstorm Sandy on the U.S. 

DHS reports that critical infrastructure faced 198 incidents of cyber attack in FY 2012, ranging from malware to phishing attempts.

Seven people in Romania have been charged for making fraudulent transactions for more than $30 million. 

Tracking cyber crimes back to the source has long been the road block in the FBI Cyber Crime division's path, but new partnerships, tools and talent aim to overcome those issues. 

In 2012, the average organization experiences 102 cyber attacks per week, incurring huge costs that depend on how long it takes to detect an attack.