iPhone, Other Device ‘Kill Switches’ Little Threat to Criminal Networks
Will this new legislation make thieves think twice before swiping that iPhone with your company’s information on it?
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Apple’s iPhone a Hot Commodity on the Black Market
The new fingerprint scanner on the iPhone 5s is designed to discourage thieves. iOS 7 also has some new, built-in security features.
‘Tasteless’ T-Mobile Ad ‘Belittles’ Smartphone Theft
T-Mobile said it takes smartphone theft seriously and is working with the industry to deal with the issue.
Ex-Verizon Worker Stole Cisco Gear, Got Girlfriend Plastic Surgery
A former Atlanta-based Verizon Wireless engineer will do four years in a federal prison and be forced to pay nearly $3 million in restitution for stealing then selling network communications gear from Cisco and Verizon over a 10-year period.
Former Comcast Employee, Others Nabbed for Cable Billing Crimes
An investigation revealed that nearly 5,800 accounts were impacted over the course of a year, resulting in a loss to Comcast Cable of $2.4 million.
Windstream Among Telcos Forced to Fight Copper Theft
A theft of expensive copper reportedly left hundreds of Windstream customers without service for several hours. Now, the company is offering a big reward to catch the thieves.
AT&T Launches Website in Fight Against Cellphone Thieves
The FCC last month announced initiatives by U.S. wireless carriers including the big four to deter theft and secure customer data.
Prosecutors Charge 2 Men with iPhone 4 Prototype Theft
But the DAs office has decided not to charge a tech site blogger, who published images of it online after buying the device.
Generous Church Deacon Killed in Senseless iPhone Robbery
A church deacon hailed as a generous woman who would help the disadvantaged anytime, anyplace, was killed when a man stealing an iPhone pushed her down a flight of stairs at a Chicago train station.
Not Just for Business Anymore: BlackBerry Hot With Criminals
Research In Motion, take note: At least somebody still wants a BlackBerry.
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