Bank Austria hit by hackers

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Hackers hit Bank Austria’s online banking from 4 to 6 May. The cyber criminals hacked into the activity protocols of online banking customers from a covered IP address in France and the Netherlands and from a German server. The attack has apparently been fought off successfully. “It was never possible for the criminals to get […]

Driver escapes robbers in Tyrolean Alps

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A young milk delivery man has claimed a masked duo tried to chain him to a level crossing barrier. The 21-year-old Tyrolean told police in the province’s Ziller Valley he was attacked by the two criminals in Stummerberg yesterday evening (Thurs). The man explained he hid in nearby woodland after having managed to escape. He […]

Cashpoint crooks caught

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Police arrested two men suspected of channelling banknotes into manipulative devices at cash machines.The duo allegedly set up thin metal plates at cash machines at a cash terminal in Laaben in Lower Austria – where they were arrested yesterday (Tues) – to get hold of cash withdrawn by bank customers.It is unclear how much money […]

German gang chief collared

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Austrian police have arrested a man accused of masterminding a German crime syndicate.The 48-year-old was put in detention after travelling on a train from Munich to the Upper Austrian capital of Linz where he was put in detention.German police issued an international arrest warrant on the suspected head of a group of criminals specialised in […]

Theatre project convict relapses

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A prisoner participating in a special theatre project has been withdrawn from the scheme because he committed another crime.The unidentified man will not take part in the performances of “Leonce und Lena” by late German dramatist Georg Büchner, the federal justice ministry announced today (Tues). The ministry confirmed reports that the man relapsed while rehearsing […]

Fritzl brain check details revealed

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An American neurologist who revealed plans to scan the brain of Josef Fritzl has spoken about what the incest monster could expect in the examination.Kent A. Kiehl, who made a name for himself by investigating the brains of 1,200 murderers who volunteered to take part in the scans, said today (Fri): “Fritzl’s brain will be […]

US neurologist bids for Fritzl brain check

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An American neurologist wants to scan the brain of incest beast Josef Fritzl, it has emerged.Kent Kiehl is quoted in Austrian press today (Thurs) as saying: “I want to clarify why criminals can torture, rape and kill without showing any sympathy for their victims.”The New Mexico-based expert has examined the brains of 1,200 murderers who […]