Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the UK, according to software company SAS Institute. Peter Dorrington, business solutions manager at SAS Institute UK, told silicon.com: "The internet is making it easier for more people to attempt...
Illegal access to bank accounts, often gained via technology-borne schemes such as "phishing," has grown into the fastest growing form of consumer theft in the US, according to Gartner. In addition to phishing e-mail campaigns, spyware launched via...
The issue has gained renewed attention as the number of spoofing campaigns linked to identity theft scams - also known as phishing attacks - has increased significantly during the last several years. The FBI said it is currently investigating the...
Organised crime gangs are developing phishing attacks against corporate networks in an attempt to steal passwords and sensitive information. The phishers then pose as payroll providers and try to use the information they have harvested to get yet...
Jay Heiser, research VP at Gartner, said "professional outsiders and motivated insiders" will pose the greatest threat to companies during 2007 with both intent on stealing valuable data. A MessageLabs advisory warned: "2007 will see VoIP become a...
Delivered to users of high-value commercial accounts via targeted phishing mail, watches victims' behaviour when they access their accounts, later mimicking them when making fraudulent transactions and flying under the fraud detectors' radar.