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- Cisco 2009 Midyear Security Report: Internet Criminals Get Organised
Aug 3, 2009
Internet criminals are becoming increasingly organised, with some adopting strategies from the corporate world to further their illicit gains,...
Category: Security
- The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Forensic Imaging
Jul 22, 2009
The investigation of computer crimes is not a simple process. In the vast majority of cases, the assistance of a computer forensic expert is...
Category: Security
- Should Digital Evidence Be Stored In Perpetuity?
Jul 14, 2009
Where it is suspected that a computer has been used in the commission of a crime, the equipment is usually passed by law enforcement officials to...
Category: Security
- Fraud In Britain Doubles As Recession Stretches Staff Loyalties
Jul 14, 2009
The rate of fraud growth in Britain has nearly doubled in the past six months, according to the latest BDO Stoy Hayward report, which identifies a...
Category: Security
- Cloud Computing And Computer Forensics
Jul 7, 2009
At present, there is no foolproof, universal method for extracting evidence in an admissible fashion from cloud-based applications, and in some...
Category: Security
- The Danger In Computer Forensics Of Neglecting Old Storage Media
Jul 7, 2009
With new and increasingly small methods of storing data appearing on the market all time, the world of computer crime prevention has naturally...
Category: Security
- UK's First 'Cyber Security Strategy' Launched
Jul 6, 2009
The Government has announced the creation of a dedicated Office of Cyber Security to protect the UK and British citizens from the growing threats...
Category: Security
- VoIP Technology: A New Challenge For Computer Forensic Analysts
Jul 6, 2009
Landline telephone calls are slowly being replaced by Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications, a technology which allows voice calls to...
Category: Security
- Virtualisation Software In Computer Forensic Investigations
Jun 21, 2009
Virtualisation software allows a complete operating system to run from within another. Able to fit on a USB storage device, it allows the user to...
Category: Security
- Case Management Systems And Resource Control In Computer Forensics
Jun 21, 2009
Computer forensics involves the analysis of computers and other electronic devices in order to produce legal evidence. Such investigations are...
Category: Security
- The Dangers Posed By the Growing Use of Home Wireless Routers
Jun 17, 2009
In recent years, home internet access has become ubiquitous and the majority of users now connect 'wirelessly' via a central 'router'. This method...
Category: Security
- The Distinction Between E-Discovery And Computer Forensics
Jun 17, 2009
For many but the most well-versed in the world of computer based evidence, the terms 'electronic discovery' and 'computer forensics' may seem...
Category: Security
- 'Pirate Bay' And The Legal Implications For Those Facilitating File-Sharing
Jun 11, 2009
The music and film industries have tried largely in vain to prosecute those who drive the unauthorised sharing of copyright content, but April 2009...
Category: Security
- How Private Is 'In Private' Browsing?
Jun 11, 2009
For computer users wishing to keep certain online activities away from prying eyes, the most popular internet browsers have now introduced 'In...
Category: Security
- Is The Use of Remote Login Software Compromising Your Workplace Security?
Jun 2, 2009
As broadband becomes ubiquitous, many businesses are looking for ways to grant staff remote access via an internet connection to their office...
Category: Security
- The Security Holes Created by Default Windows User Accounts
Jun 1, 2009
If you are a computer user, you are probably viewing this article using a PC with a recent version of Microsoft Windows. In fact, approximately 90%...
Category: Security
- Tracking Down E-Criminals: The Virtual Clues That Lead To The Physical World
May 29, 2009
Every time a computer user views a web page, uses instant chat or sends an email, details about their physical location are revealed to the host or...
Category: Security
- Smartphones In the Corporate Workspace: How Secure Is Your Mobile Data Policy?
May 29, 2009
With remote working becoming more common, many businesses are looking for ways to help workers stay connected on the move. A common solution is to...
Category: Security
- Data Recovery Following Physical Damage To A Hard Disk Drive
May 12, 2009
In the last 20 years, computers have become a vital part of most business operations. But as storage capacity increases, so too does the length of...
Category: Security
- The Computer Forensic Investigation Of Peer To Peer File Sharing
May 12, 2009
For small files, email is often the most practical medium via which to send and receive information, but for those wishing to share large files...
Category: Security
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