CYBERCRIME Daniel Toresen Director Thompson & Toresen Investigations Ltd
Cybercrime
Jan 23, 2015
Thompson & Toresen has a dedicated commitment to delivering results exceeding our clients expectations. We utilise modern technology, equipment and processes to ensure we stay ahead of our game and work constantly to anticipate our clients needs.
As the investigation service industry has grown over the past thirty years we have grown with it. We recognise the high level of sophistication and knowledge which clients now have in regards to their needs in this field.
We work in partnership with our clients to achieve cost effective results using the highest level of experience and commitment to achieve the results in a confidential way.
As the investigation service industry has grown over the past thirty years we have grown with it. We recognise the high level of sophistication and knowledge which clients now have in regards to their needs in this field.
We work in partnership with our clients to achieve cost effective results using the highest level of experience and commitment to achieve the results in a confidential way.
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CYBERCRIME
Daniel ToresenDirector
Thompson & Toresen Investigations Ltd
What does a P.I. do??• Misconception that we
chase wayward spouses• Licensed by Govt. Law to
change soon• There are over 300 licensed
investigators in NZ• We specialise in theft and
company fraud• No powers – mostly ex
police• Work closely with police
Specialists• We specialise in employee
theft matters • Over 350 workers per year• Only 30% referred to police• Large unreported crime in
stats to be aware of• Over the last three weeks
responsible for 25 dismissals for theft and drugs in workplace
• Where are these employee's now?
What is Cybercrime• Cybercrime is a form of
crime where the Internet or computers are used to commit crime.
• Issues surrounding this type of crime have become high-profile, particularly those surrounding hacking, copyright infringement, child pornography
Offences in NZ• Crimes involving
computers 248 • 249
Accessing computer system for dishonest purpose
• 250 Damaging or interfering with computer system
• 251 Making, selling, or distributing or possessing software for committing crime
• 252 Accessing computer system without authorisation
Recent Case Studies• Source code was developed
over many years worth millions– The developer fell out with the
company– Took source code and other
gear– Anton Pillar option too costly– Investigation Approach solved
problem
• Old friends case– False profile and send to
friends
Passwords• Passwords are
surprisingly easy to find• Many people write them
down as many are needed in day to day activities
• Many people keep the same password for multiple uses
• Reset passwords can be used by criminals
Update Passwords etc..• email that asks you to click
on a link to update your account info or to verify certain information
• don't click on that link. • If the email is from a
company that you have accounts with open up a new browser and type in the web address directly, never use a link in an email to go to the website.
Background Checks• Check out any
companies that you or your family are going to be doing business with, especially if nobody has ever heard of that company before
Cybercrime Trends• ATM hacks – make
machine spit out money • Mobile phone hacks • Compromised credit
card info harvested and sold offshore $$ - recent examples car park at viaduct
Common Internet Scams• Spam offers and
internet junk mail• Free offer scams• Online auction scams• Social networking sites• Domain name renewal
scams• Spyware and keystroke-
loggers
What to do?• If you are a victim talk
to the NZ Police• Consumer Affairs
“Scamwatch”• Netsafe.org.nz • Remember - If in doubt,
press delete!
www.theinvestigators.co.nz
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