Shares lose $20b as sell-off continues

Australian shares are trading sharply lower as worries about Europe's debt crisis, threats to the global economy and falling commodity prices send investors fleeing to the safety of cash and gold. http://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/shares-lose-20b-as-selloff-continues-20111003-1l4ai.html

Recession sparks bank scam boom in Australia

UNEMPLOYED computer programmers and IT experts are behind a surge in internet finance scams and cyber attacks.
These new white collar criminals are hooking up with international crime gangs to steal millions of dollars from customer accounts and bank balances, according to international cyber security firm RSA. http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/special-features/recession-sparks-bank-scam-boom/story-e6frg1ac-1226156792799