Internet crime

'Teenager's internet fraud netted thousands', say police
A teenage Internet fraudster is facing jail for an "auction house" con that spanned the world and highlighted the growing security concerns of cyber commerce.
16:01 Thursday 1st November 2001

Nimda worm reappears in new guises
The Nimda computer virus has re-emerged.
16:49 Tuesday 30th October 2001

Paedophile tried to seduce 'teenager' on the net
A paedophile who tried to seduce what he thought was a 14-year-old boy in an internet chatroom has been jailed for eight months.
13:21 Wednesday 24th October 2001

Don't open 'bin Laden computer virus'
A software company says a computer virus named after Osama bin Laden has surfaced in South Korea.
11:43 Wednesday 24th October 2001

Jilted boyfriend hacked into ex's internet bank account
A jilted Hong Kong man hacked into his ex girlfriend's bank account and stole her money after they split up.
11:23 Wednesday 24th October 2001

China sentences computer hacker to two years
A Chinese court has sentenced a hacker to two years imprisonment for defacing a website.
09:44 Wednesday 24th October 2001

Flawed computer virus aimed to cash in on Anthrax fears
A new 'anthrax' computer virus is causing less disruption than its inventors had hoped.
12:46 Wednesday 17th October 2001

Security systems at risk in terror war, says hacking expert
A leading IT security expert says one of the greatest terrorist threats to Britain lies in attacks on key computer systems.
18:00 Sunday 14th October 2001

SirCam worm poised for October assault
The SirCam worm is poised for a new attempt to wreak havoc on October 16.
16:00 Friday 12th October 2001

White House wants internet of its own to counter hackers
The US government is planning to create its own private version of the internet.
15:24 Thursday 11th October 2001

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