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Computer Crimes
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Cyberangels: A Program of Guardian Angels 
 This nonprofit organization acts as a "cyber-neighborhood watch." The site gives tips on dealing with cyberstalkers and online harassment as well as hackers and viruses. Volunteers work with law enforcement to locate online criminals such as child pornographers and stalkers. Also features "Internet 101" (information about common programs and applications) and a parents' guide. The group does not advocate censorship of adult use of the Internet. Available in several languages. http://www.cyberangels.org/ Topics: Computers, Crime, Internet, Social Issues Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Cybercrime
A clearinghouse of cybercrime information and resources. There are legal and policy issues, the federal code as it relates to this subject, telephone numbers to report the different types of computer crimes, a section for children, and more. From the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) of the United States Department of Justice. http://www.cybercrime.gov/ Topics: Computers, Crime, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Apr 11, 2002 Federal Bureau of Investigation: Cyber Investigations
Website for this Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) division whose initiatives center on computer intrusions, online sexual predators and child pornography, anti-piracy and intellectual property rights, and organized crime involving Internet fraud. Provides background about the organization, alerts and other consumer publications, instructions for filing a complaint about an Internet crime, and news about cases. This site offers email updates and RSS feeds. From the FBI. http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/cyberhome.htm Topics: Crime Last updated Sep 22, 2008 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
The "IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime." You can file a complaint using an online form on this site. Also includes a FAQ, a description of Internet crime schemes, and prevention tips in areas such as auction fraud, identity theft, and investment fraud. A partnership of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National White Collar Crime Center. http://www.ic3.gov Topics: Crime, Internet Last updated Aug 28, 2008 New E-Scams & Warnings
This page lists alerts about scams and other warnings concerning malicious software (malware), viruses, phishing, e-mail schemes, threat and extortion e-mail messages, and more. Includes an option to get e-mail alerts when new warnings are posted on the page. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm Topics: Computers, Internet Last updated Aug 5, 2008 OnGuard Online
This website "provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information." Browse fact sheets and other consumer material about topics such as identity theft, wireless security, spyware, social networking sites, investing online, and laptop security. Also includes video clips and quizzes. In English and Spanish. A partnership of several federal government organizations. http://onguardonline.gov/ Topics: Computers, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Internet Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Pharming: Is Your Trusted Web Site a Clever Fake?
Brief questions and answers about "pharming," the Internet scam in which "criminal hackers redirect Internet traffic from one Web site to a different, identical-looking site in order to trick you into entering your user name and password into the database on their fake site." The term is spelled with a "ph" because it is "part of an underground slang system." From Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/phishing/pharming.mspx Topics: Computers, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Corruption & Fraud, Crime, Internet Last updated Jun 8, 2007 Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business
This guide to protecting personal data on customers and company employees focuses on five key principles: "take stock," "scale down," "lock it," "pitch it," and "plan ahead." Includes the guide, related articles on topics such as laptop security on the road and truncating credit and debit card numbers on receipts, a slideshow presentation, and related links. Most content also available in Spanish. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/infosecurity/ Topics: Computers, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Nov 29, 2007 Scared of Cyber-Bullies?
This companion article to a CBS "Early Show" program describes "how the Internet is a new tool for schoolyard bullies." Includes related articles on bullying and interactive features on education in the U.S., protecting children online, and cyber crime. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/05/11/earlyshow/living/parenting/main616717.shtml Topics: Computers, Computers, Crime, K-12 Education Last updated Aug 31, 2004 The Spamhaus Project
This project "tracks the Internet's Spammers, Spam Gangs and Spam Services, provides dependable realtime anti-spam protection for Internet networks, and works with Law Enforcement to identify and pursue spammers worldwide." The site features definitions of spam ("as applied to Email means Unsolicited Bulk Email"), news about spam around the world, spam block lists, and a "Register of Known Spam Operations." http://www.spamhaus.org/ Topics: Computers, Crime, Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Feb 4, 2007 US-CERT: United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
"Established in 2003 to protect the nation's Internet infrastructure, US-CERT coordinates defense against and responses to cyber attacks across the nation." The site features information for system administrators, computer professionals, and nontechnical and government users. Information for home users includes recovering from a Trojan horse computer virus, and home computer security issues (such as anti-virus programs, firewalls, email attachments). Updates are provided by the "National Cyber Alert System." Part of the Department of Homeland Security. http://www.us-cert.gov Topics: Computers, Computers, Internet, National Security, Terrorism Last updated Jan 29, 2009 Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT)
This group "delivers innovative crime prevention and crime reduction initiatives to prevent and deter individuals from committing on-line child abuse. On-line child abuse includes searching for, sharing and downloading images of children being physically and sexually abused." Features tips for children with links to related information, and descriptions of VGT initiatives. A project of Interpol, and Australian, British, Canadian, and American law enforcement organizations. http://www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com Topics: Computers, Computers, Crime Last updated Jan 31, 2005 www.terror.net: How Modern Terrorism Uses the Internet
This March 2004 report focuses on "an analysis of eight different uses that terrorists make of the Internet. These range from conducting psychological warfare to gathering information, from training to fundraising, from propagandizing to recruiting, and from networking to planning and coordinating terrorist acts." Includes related links. From the United States Institute of Peace, "an independent, nonpartisan federal institution created by Congress to promote the prevention, management, and peaceful resolution of international conflicts." http://www.usip.org/resources/wwwterrornet-how-modern-terrorism-uses-internet Topics: Computers, Crime, Internet, Terrorism Last updated Jul 8, 2009 |
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