Web disconnection threat to downloaders – The Guardian

Posted January 26th, 2008 in computer crime, copyright, internet, news by sally

“Internet users who illegally share music could face having the plug pulled on their web connection after record labels yesterday called for new legislation to tackle digital piracy.”

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The Guardian, 25th January 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

British software pirate faces up to 10 years in jail – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 16th, 2008 in computer crime, computer programs, copyright, news by sally

“A British man who was selling £12,000 software for £12 on eBay faces up to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to copyright infringement and will be sentenced in February.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 15th January 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Regina v Terrell – Times Law Reports

Posted January 14th, 2008 in children, computer crime, law reports, pornography, sentencing by sally

Regina v Terrell

Court of Appeal, Criminal Division

“A judge should not have imposed a sentence of imprisonment for public protection on an offender who downloaded indecent photographs of children on to his computer where a small, uncertain and indirect contribution to harm might be made by a repeat of his offence.”

The Times, 14th January 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please  note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Hackers force mass website closures – The Times

Posted December 6th, 2007 in computer crime, internet, news by sally

“Hundreds of websites have been shut down temporarily by one of the largest web hosting companies in Britain after the personal details of customers were stolen by computer hackers.”

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The Times, 6th December 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Cybercrime agency faces cuts as computer raid threats grow – The Times

Posted December 4th, 2007 in computer crime, government departments, news by sally

“Staff cuts at the government agency that tackles cybercrime will leave British businesses vulnerable to attack from criminals and industrial espionage, experts say.”

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The Times, 4th December 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Thousands of Britons’ bank details ‘for sale on the Web’ – The Independent

Posted December 3rd, 2007 in banking, computer crime, data protection, internet, news by sally

“The Information Commissioner launched an investigation yesterday after it was revealed that thousands of Britons’ bank details are available for sale on the internet.”

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The Independent, 3rd December 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Get out of my Facebook – The Independent

Posted November 23rd, 2007 in computer crime, data protection, identity fraud, internet, special report by sally

“Millions of young people have made themselves vulnerable to identity theft as well as putting their future academic and professional prospects at risk by recklessly posting personal information on the internet, Britain’s privacy watchdog warns in a report published today.”

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The Independent, 23rd November 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Brace yourselves for new wave of e-mail scams, say security experts – The Times

Posted November 22nd, 2007 in computer crime, data protection, news by sally

“Banks and security experts expect a wave of scam e-mails and bogus mailshots after the loss of the personal data of 25 million people.”

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The Times, 22nd November 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Hidden crime of ‘wi-fi tapping’: only 11 arrests but most of us are guilty – The Times

Posted November 15th, 2007 in computer crime, internet, news by sally

“More than half of computer users have illegally logged on to someone else’s wi-fi connection yet only 11 people have been arrested for the crime, an investigation by The Times has found.”

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The Times, 15th November 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Chris Langham freed as judge accepts appeal – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 14th, 2007 in children, computer crime, news, pornography, sentencing by sally

“Chris Langham will walk free from prison later today after the Court of Appeal cut his sentence for downloading the most extreme kind of child pornography.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th November 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Crime risk warning to users of social networking sites – The Independent

Posted November 13th, 2007 in computer crime, identity fraud, news by sally

“One in four users of social networking sites unwittingly leave themselves open to crime by revealing personal details, it was claimed today.”

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The Independent, 12th November 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Land Registry axes online deeds – BBC News

Posted November 5th, 2007 in computer crime, land registration, news by sally

“The Land Registry is to remove online versions of scanned mortgage deeds and leases amid concerns that fraudsters have been accessing the documents.”

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BBC News, 5th November 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Record industry pushes ISPs to cut off file sharers – The Register

Posted October 26th, 2007 in computer crime, copyright, internet, news by sally

“The record industry is pressing the UK’s ISPs for a deal that would see persistent illegal file sharers automatically booted off the net.”

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The Register, 25th October 2007

Source: www.theregister.co.uk

Police shut down website after two-year music piracy inquiry – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2007 in computer crime, copyright, internet, news by sally

“British police have closed down what they claim is one of the world’s largest music piracy websites after a two-year pan-European operation. A series of raids in Middlesbrough and Amsterdam resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old man and the closure of Oink, a private website that allowed users to locate and download music, movies and other files.”

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The Guardian, 24th October 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Public and police are finally taking online crime seriously – The Times

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in computer crime, internet, special report by sally

“The Government says individuals are responsible for their online security — and it is starting to happen, says Clive Gringras.”

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The Times, 22nd October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Edwards v Government of United States of America – Times Law Reports

Posted October 5th, 2007 in computer crime, extradition, law reports by sally

Additional facts inadmissible in extradition

Edwards v Government of United States of America

“In deciding whether there was dual criminality in extradition, the domestic court was confined to the facts alleged in the offence specified in the extradition request.”

The Times, 5th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only avaialble free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

eBay “sells software that spies on your PC” – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 24th, 2007 in computer crime, news, privacy by sally

“Hacking kits, enabling criminals to break into personal email and bank accounts, are being sold on eBay, online security experts have warned. Anyone wanting to obtain private information from a computer can buy the spying software for as little as £10.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th September 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Online criminals target Facebook and virtual worlds – The Times

Posted September 18th, 2007 in computer crime, internet, news by sally

“Organised criminals are increasingly targeting online communities such as social networking sites and multi-player computer games, a security report has warned.”

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The Times, 17th September 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk  

Hi-tech crime ‘is big business’ – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2007 in computer crime, internet, news by sally

“Internet crime has become a major commercial activity, reveals a report by computer security company Symantec.”

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BBC News, 17th September 2007

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Officer admits child image charge – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2007 in children, computer crime, internet, news by sally

“A serving Dyfed-Powys Police officer has admitted a charge of possessing an indecent image of a child.”

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BBC News, 10th September 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk