Of all the various types of stories we cover on this blog, I find computer hacking schemes to be the most fascinating. Maybe it’s because I was once the victim of computer hacking. I find this story particularly interesting because I can recall working on my computer and being directed to “fake websites.” For example, […]
Coon Rapids PD Battling Cyber Crimes
I posted a blog on November 4, 2011 about an “Ethical Hacking Lab” being offered in the Faculty of Engineering and Computing School at Coventry University in the U.K. Well the concept of training people to deal with cyber crimes seems to be catching on here in the U.S. as well. The Coon Rapids Police Department now […]
Students Benefit from Ethical Hacking Lab
Students in Coventry are leading the way in the fight against cybercrime thanks to a brand new Ethical Hacking Lab in the Faculty of Engineering and Computing, which officially opened last week. The Applied Research Group (ARG) in Digital Security and Forensics (SaFe) at Coventry University was established in 2006, and aims to advance technical […]
10 Tips for Businesses to Fight Credit Card Theft, Fraud
Cyber criminals have a built-in advantage when it comes to compromising data. They make it their full time job to think about how to invent and execute a clever attack and they gravitate to pathways that offer the least resistance for the greatest payoff. Many work for organized crime syndicates. Even a disgruntled employee with high-level […]
A Step by Step Guide to Handling a Cyberstalking Investigation
Cyberstalking is increasingly becoming a common crime in today’s world of the use of the internet. Conducting an investigation into this type of crime may be new to many investigators and law enforcement. Here are some steps to follow to assist investigators, law enforcement or you – if you are a victim of this type […]
