• Carrier IQ detection tool converted to premium SMS Trojan

  Android malware writers are taking advantage of the controversy surrounding Carrier IQ's smartphone tracking software in order to distribute a premium SMS Trojan, security researchers from Symantec warn.

• Four charged with hacking point-of-sale computers

  Four residents of Romania have been charged for their alleged participation in a multimillion-dollar scheme to remotely access point-of-sale systems at more than 150 Subway restaurants and other U.S. merchants and steal payment card data, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

• The typical fraudster — the threat from within

  It's time to keep an eye on your manager: The typical fraudster is male, 36-45 years old and in a senior management position, according to auditor firm KPMG.

• Beware of staff fraud: KPMG Forensic

  Some Australian companies overlook internal security and rogue employees are getting away with millions of dollars, according to KPMG Forensic Australia associate director, Stan Gallo.

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  SCAMwatch alerts consumers of classified scams

  Both buyers and sellers of classifieds websites are being targeted by scammers, SCAMwatch has warned.

• Cybercriminals refine data-sniffing software for ATM fraud

  Cybercriminals are improving a malicious software program that can be installed on ATMs running Microsoft's Windows XP operating system that records sensitive card details, according to security vendor Trustwave.

• A pro's tips on ATM fraud

  A bank-machine hacker who reportedly was arrested earlier this month in Turkey gave would-be fraudsters tips on how to install rogue card-reading devices, including advising them to target drive-through ATMs (automated teller machines) and avoid towns with fewer than 15,000 residents.

Whitepapers about fraud

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  Forrester Research | Your Enterprise Database Security Strategy 2010

  With increasingly sophisticated attacks and rising internal data theft, database security merits a stronger focus that goes beyond traditional authentication, authorization, and access control. Learn how to secure your database - Read this strategy guide.

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  Case Study: Westpac New Zealand gets proactive in the fight against fraud

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  Proof Positive: Extended Validation SSL Increases online Sales and Transactions