ALSO CALLED: Security Breaches and Computer Fraud DEFINITION: Crimeware is any computer program or set of programs designed expressly to facilitate illegal activity online. Many spyware programs, browser hijackers, and keyloggers can be considered crimeware, although only those used illicitly. One common type of crimeware
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WEBCAST: Posted: 02 May 2008 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
This webcast examines the current state of the cyber-crime landscape and provides tips on how you can address specific threats to your company's network.
COMPUTER CRIMES DEFINITION (continued): … is the phishing kit, a collection of tools assembled to make it easier for people with little technical skill to launch a phishingexploit. A phishing kit typically includes Web site development software, complete with graphics, coding, and content that can be used to create convincing imitations of legitimate sites, and spamming software to automate the mass mailing process. Phishing kits and other types of crimeware are readily available on the Internet. … Computer Crimes definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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