by Bob Burls @ Naked Security From Sophos
Do you know how to report a computer crime? Or even who you would report it to?
So far, we have looked at a SQL injection attack, unauthorised email account access and malware in our series of articles on how to report a computer crime. In this article, we'll look at phishing.
We'll look at what offences are committed in different countries when a crime like this happens, how you should report the crime, and what evidence you can preserve.
Take this scenario:
- Alex receives an email purporting to originate from a bank he has an account with.
- The subject line reads “Important - your online banking has been suspended!!”