Phishing attacks have become commonplace in the modern business landscape as cyber criminals attempt to access the sensitive financial information of individuals by posing as organisations they interact with on a regular basis. The latest phishing scam involved the online payment
ICANN study finds abuse of WHOIS privacy and proxy services
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is looking to replace the WHOIS system with one that includes authenticated access. The current platform is used as a directory of contact details for domain names, but the system is
Houston HSI seize ten domain names selling counterfeit cycling goods
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) seized ten internet domain names that were illegally selling counterfeit cycling equipment and apparel. All the seized domain names are now in the custody of the U.S. government and anyone
Cambridge Satchel Company ‘focusing on brand protection’
The Cambridge Satchel Company is ramping up its brand protection efforts in order to deal with a series of targeted counterfeit operations. Julie Deane, who set up The Cambridge Satchel Company in 2008, noted that a number of people have
Trademark infringers ‘could face harsher penalties’
Trademark infringement is a problem that more and more businesses need to worry about. With the planned expansion of the internet through the rollout of extra extensions, it will become increasingly easy for counterfeiters to get their hands on a
Report: New TDL4 malware affecting 250k domains
Some 250,000 unique domain name holders may have suffered infringement from a new variant of the TDL4 malware, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by Damballa has established that this malicious threat is attacking even the most sophisticated of
India government to develop cyber-surveillance agency
The Indian government plans to develop a dedicated cyber-surveillance agency after a series of examples of Internet misuse came to light. National security advisor Shivshanker Menon recently chaired a meeting, also featuring senior officials from the Home Ministry and the
UK universities get cybercrime funding
Eight UK universities are to work with the GCHQ, the British government’s communications headquarters, to improve computer security in the country. The universities, which will be called Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, will benefit from an initial
Phishing remains a problem for businesses online
Businesses, organizations and consumers around the world are continuing to fall for phishing scams, it has been claimed. Writing for The Star, Wendy Knowler said phishing activity continues to blight the world of internet commerce and online banking. She explained
Domain registrars ‘must tackle criminal domains’
Domain registrars look set to come under greater pressure to combat illegal activity conducted on websites they support. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has confirmed plans to enforce its contracts with registrars more effectively – ensuring