US burglars target small business PC's in mass robbery

In one of the first reported cases of its type a business centre in Los Angeles has been the victim of a systematic robbery where over 60 small businesses have lost there computers.

The overnight theft has left an array of different businesses (including attorneys, real-estate management and talent agencies) trying to assess the damage. 

For some occupants this may well be terminal event for their business.

It is probably safe to assume that this kind of targeted computer theft will increase, it you want to know how to avoid becoming a victim contact FaberBrent.

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UK identity theft up 40%

The first quarter of 2009 has shown a 40% increase in identity theft according to Cifas, the UK's fraud prevention organisation.

We all need to keep a keen eye out for scams, phishing and unsolicited requests and if in doubt, shred.

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