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Now that's gotta be embarassing
Jun. 3rd, 2008 05:07 pmCybercrooks plant phishing scam on crime reduction website
Italian fraudsters hacked the UK government's website to host a phishing scam. Not just a government website, but a goverment "crime reduction" website. Well, if you're going to break the law, at least do it with some style.
Quote:
"This is very embarrassing for the Home Office, having the Crime Reduction website hacked by cybercriminals is a bit like having a mugger hiding in the local police station nicking people's wallets when they come in," said Jacques Erasmus, head of malware research at Prevx.
Italian fraudsters hacked the UK government's website to host a phishing scam. Not just a government website, but a goverment "crime reduction" website. Well, if you're going to break the law, at least do it with some style.
Quote:
"This is very embarrassing for the Home Office, having the Crime Reduction website hacked by cybercriminals is a bit like having a mugger hiding in the local police station nicking people's wallets when they come in," said Jacques Erasmus, head of malware research at Prevx.
