Crime

Proposal Would Force Va. Sex Offenders to Register E-mail Addresses

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 11, 2006 - 3:42pm.

Richmond, Va. - Marking the first legislation of its kind in the nation, convicted sex offenders in Virginia could soon be required to register their e-mail addresses, instant messaging screen names and chat handles into a statewide database. Under the proposal by Attorney General Bob McDonnell, websites would be able to use the list to block sex offenders, and law enforcement officials could also use it as a tool to fight online predators.

Remote XT Software Sounds Alarm, Erases Data on Stolen Mobile Phones

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 2, 2006 - 1:34pm.

Marlow, England - Remote XT on Monday launched its mobile phone software that emits an ear-piercing screech and instantly disables the phone if the owner reports it stolen. The U.K.-based service is aimed at consumers who carry sensitive information on their mobile phones, and is available as part of a service that includes encryption, virus protection, mobile e-mail and secure data back-up for about $18.85 per month.

U.K. Authorities Say iPods Fueling Street Crime

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 31, 2005 - 5:07am.

Cupertino, Calif. -- The increasing popularity of Apple's iPod is fuelling street crime in the U.K., British authorities said on Friday. Sir Ian Blair, commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, said that robberies increased by about 26% last month compared with the year before, a surge he blamed partly on muggers and street thugs targeting iPod digital-music players. He said that crimes in which an iPod was stolen more than doubled this month to around 400. "In street robbery, our concern has been around the smaller portable pieces of kit… the new generation of mobile phones and iPods," he said. "It is very obvious when someone is wearing an iPod… that is what is fueling this."

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