Educational Materials

Cybercrime Pre-Assessment QuizCybercrime Pre-Assessment Quiz
Think you know your stuff? Take our Cybercrime Pre-Assessment Quiz before viewing the Securing Our eCity training presentation to determine your level of risk to cyber crime.

Securing Our eCity Training PresentationSecuring Our eCity Training Presentation
To learn more about how you can protect your home and business from Internet threats view our interactive tutorial. Topics include cybercriminals and what motivates them, 2009's biggest threats, analysis of specific malware, a discussion of how cybercrime impacts business and effective ways to protect yourself, and your company.

Cybercrime Post-Assessment QuizCybercrime Post-Assessment Quiz
Ready to put your new knowledge to the test? Take our Cybercrime Post-Assessment Quiz after viewing the Securing Our eCity training presentation to see if you're ready to beat cyber criminals at their own game.

How the Koobface virus propagatesSocial Media and the Koobface Worm
Social Networking offers a great number of benefits to users. These sites also pose security risks to their users as the following example of the Koobface virus released in August 2008 demonstrates.

12 Tips for Reducing Your Attack Surface12 Tips for Reducing Your Attack Surface

Choosing Your PasswordChoosing Your Password

Ask the Expert

Going Green for St. Patrick's DayGoing Green for St. Patrick's Day - 03.03.2009

Security MythologySecurity Mythology - 02.02.2009

Listen Do You Want to Know a SecretListen Do You Want to Know a Secret - 01.12.2009

Predictions for the New YearPredictions for the New Year - 12.01.2008

A Cloud is Only FogA Cloud is Only Fog - 11.03.2008

Crime You Can Bank OnCrime You Can Bank On - 10.10.2008

No Rest for the WickedNo Rest for the Wicked - 09.09.2008

The Name of the GameThe Name of the Game - 08.04.2008

Danger of BotnetsDanger of Botnets - 07.07.2008

What's a BotnetWhat's a Botnet - 06.02.2008

Julie Likes SiliconJulie Likes Silicon - 05.05.2008

From Russia With LoveFrom Russia With Love - 04.07.2008

White Papers

Cybersecurity Review: Background, threatscape, best-practices and resources"Cybersecurity Review: Background, threatscape, best-practices and resources," by Jeff Debrosse

Endpoint Security: Proactive Solutions for Networkwide Platforms"Endpoint Security: Proactive Solutions for Networkwide Platforms," by Andrew J. Hanson, Brian E. Burke and Gerry Pintal, IDC #216642

"Free but Fake: Rogue Anti-malware" by Cristian Borghello

"Social Engineering" by Cristian Borghello, translated by Chris Mandarano

Podcasts

   Waledec Worm The New Storm? - 04.02.2009
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   Tax Time Equals Tax Scams - 03.12.2009
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   Securing The Perimeter: A Discussion on Cyber Security - 03.05.2009
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   Microsoft Offers $250k Reward for Conficker Author - 02.26.2009
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   USB Can Spell Trouble for IT - 02.19.2009
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Blogs

IT Knowledge Exchange Blog

Google Online Security Blog

The RSA Blog and Podcast

Toolbox for IT Blog

Fight Identity Theft Blog

ESET Threat Blog

Other Resources and Cybercrime Related Documents

IAFCIIAFCI is comprised of public and private industry professionals who collectively work to prevent financial fraud worldwide

E-Crime Survey 2009Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency

E-Crime Survey 2009E-Crime Survey 2009
Conducted by the 7th Annual e-Crime Congress in partnership with KPMG

Emerging Cyber Threats Report for 2009Emerging Cyber Threats Report for 2009
Data, Mobility and Questions of Responsibility will Drive Cyber Threats in 2009 and Beyond

Recent News

Virus comes back from dead to hit hard drives
Computerworld, January 29, 2010
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San Diego set to become cyber security leader
SDNN, January 28, 2010
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San Diego Looks to Take the Lead in Cybersecurity
10 News.com, January 27, 2010
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