The Future Of The Internet

The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation met recently to discuss a rather timely topic: "the future of the internet." You can see either a webcast of the hearing or read some of the prepared testimony (see FCC Chairman Kevin Martin's testimony, in particular).

New Suits Target Information On Store Receipts

This National Law Journal article discusses a recent increase in suits against companies who are alledgely failing to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FACTA). One of the provisions of FACTA prohibits a company from printing more than the last 5 digits of a credit card number on the customer's receipt. According to the article, more than 300 class actions have been filed against a number of companies, including Toys "R" Us Inc. and AMC Entertainment Holdings.

Life Sentence For Identity Theft?

According to this Baltimore Sun article, a Maryland woman indicted on identity theft charges could face life in prison. Belinda Marie Glock, 33, was indicted on counts of aggravated identity theft (18 USC 1028A(a)(1)) and fraud in connection with access devices (18 USC 1029(a)(2)).

2007 Internet Crime Report

The 2007 Internet Crime Report, published by the Internet Crime Complaint Center (a partnership among the FBI, the National White Collar Crime Center, and Bureau of Justice Assistance), includes some interesting findings. The report demonstrates (not suprisingly) that internet fraud is on the rise. Reported losses were $240 million compared to $200 million in 2006. Other notable findings include that the most common crime occurred through the use of email and that those affected were more likely to be males rather than females. For IC3's previous reports see here.

Country Cybercrime Reports

The Council of Europe has a great page on Cybercrime legislation for a number of countries. Each country report contains a listing of citations to cybercrime statutes for that country as well as english language excerpts of the actual statutes.