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New full and affiliate members Pierre Burger, Philip Prestage, Colin Przystupa, Roger Noakes, John Fleming and James Wheeler were presented with their membership certificates by Roy Sutherland, Chairman, at the recent Association of Security Consultants (ASC) quarterly Business Club Seminar held recently in St. James's, London.

More hackers surfing Internet crime wave

20/08/06

The Daily Yomiuri reports that there were 1,802 cybercrimes committed during the first six months of this year, a rise of 190 cases when compared with the same period last year and the highest figure recorded since the National Police Agency started keeping records on Internet-related offenses in 2000.

The increase was especially noticeable in violations of the Unauthorized Computer Access Law, which rose by 34 percent on last year's figure, to 265 cases, according to an NPA report disclosed Thursday.

Previously, illicit-access crimes were mainly committed by individuals in their 20s and 30s, but recently, the age range has been widening.

Among 63 people caught accessing information on the Internet illegally, 14 were teenagers, and the youngest was a 14-year-old middle school student.

In April, a 61-year-old man was arrested for illegally accessing a computer belonging to his former company and copying personal data of 6,000 individuals. He was the first sexagenarian to be charged for cybercrime.

Forty percent of all Internet crimes were fraud-related, mostly involving Internet auction scams--a 9 percent rise from a year ago.

The number of cases involving online sales of child pornography increased to 97, up 43 percent, while cases related to child prostitution rose to 169, up 18 percent.

Violations of the Trademark Law, including Internet sales of fake branded goods, doubled to 106 cases, matching the figure for the whole of 2005.

Left to right: Laurie Doust (ASC Secretary), Keith Carey (Salto Systems), Ramesh Gurdev (Salto Systems), Roy Sutherland (ASC Chairman)

Left to right: Simon Lambert (ASC Member), Roy Sutherland (ASC Chairman), Kevin Quinn (Acting ASC Secretary).

Roy also welcomed back Laurie Doust, ASC Secretary, from his most recent journey and said that "if Laurie goes on any more cruises, we'll have to club together and buy him a boat!".

Salto Systems sponsored the event, with Keith Carey giving an introduction to the company. Keith then handed over the meeting to Ramesh Gurdev, whose presentation included available access control technologies and how to increase access security. Ramesh concluded by giving a fascinating insight into the future of access of control, including trends and solutions.

Robert Powell of Integrated Payment Solutions provided information about Smart Cards and how the applications can be integrated. He also gave details about campus and company wide solutions. Robert concluded with his thoughts about facts and fictions of the Mifare world which were of great interest to the capacity audience.

An insight into the role and charitable aims of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) was given by Andrew Knights, Treasurer of the WCoSP.

Simon Lambert (ASC Member) gave an excellent and light hearted insight into the problems that can be faced when deciding what digital video recording systems to buy and install. His candid thoughts were well received by the audience.

Roy Sutherland brought the formal proceedings to a close by thanking all those who had provided the interesting presentations and to Salto Systems for sponsoring the event.

Roy reminded everyone that the next Business Club Seminar will be held on 9^th September 2010. He also mentioned that CONSEC, the ASC's annual international conference and exhibition, will be held on Thursday, 4 November 2010, at the RAF Museum at Hendon. He indicated that another exciting programme is being finalised for this year and that there are only a few spaces left for exhibitors.

Everyone then adjourned to the bar and to partake of a vast and delicious buffet luncheon, and to take the opportunity to chat with old friends and make new ones.

The ASC organises a number of prominent events during the year, which are of importance to both ASC members and others who are interested in security issues and technical innovations.

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