A new weapon against cybercrime comes to market today with the U.S. launch of CheckMEND. The consumer-friendly and easy-to-use online service, already well-established in Europe, offers a platform for identifying serial numbered stolen and counterfeit property offered on the Internet.

GT Security, the leader in cross platform data security, announces the launch of SecuriKey v3.0, providing full support for Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X Leopard and Mac OS X Tiger. Designed to keep mobile data safe, SecuriKey 3.0 controls access and protects data through a layering of strong authentication via the SecuriKey USB Token together with a variety of AES-based data encryption options. SecuriKey 3.0 also includes elegant, robust management software to easily manage protected data access in a cross platform environment.

Social networkers across Europe are three times more frustrated by spam and advertising (36%), than the security of their personal information (11%), according to research by Wadja, the mobile web, media and messaging service.

Trend Micro Incorporated has integrated added data and identity theft protection for Intuit QuickBooks users within Trend Micro’s newly launched Worry-Free Business Security 5.0 for small businesses.  The protection feature for QuickBooks users helps protect QuickBooks data from unauthorised changes by other programs.

As identity thieves continue to victimize millions of people each year, the crime is not only robbing consumers of their financial security -- it's also robbing them of their peace of mind. According to a national survey, conducted by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) and Fellowes, Inc., the leading shredder manufacturer, the vast majority of Americans remain aware of identity theft and more are feeling they can become a victim of the crime.