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  • Lulzsec hackers await sentence

    (16th May 2013) Four UK-based Lulzsec hackers are awaiting sentence for their part in cyber attacks against Sony pictures, the CIA and SOCA (Serious Organised Crime Agency).
    Full story: BBC news technology
  • Launch of national cybercrime unit a significant moment

    (26th March 2013) Moves by policymakers to lead charge against e-criminals is music to the ears of industries at cutting edge of digital economy.

    Full story: guardian.co.uk

  • Microsoft admits it was also hit by hackers, malware infects their Mac business unit

    (23rd February 2013) Late on Friday, Microsoft published a statement on its security blog revealing that it was joining the growing list of well-known companies who had suffered at the hands of hackers.

    Full story: nakedsecurity.sophos.com

  • Add Microsoft to list of hacked companies

    (22nd February 2013) Undisclosed number of computers are found with malware, but the company says no customer data has been compromised.

    Full story: cnet.com

  • Organised Crime Group who scammed £3m are jailed

    (22nd February 2013) Greater Manchester Police have foiled an organised crime group behind a £3m scam to defraud major retailers out of goods.

    Full story: actionfraud.uk

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