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You might have been compromised and not even know it! |
| 4/8/2011 1:11:09 PM |
Email Breach: 8 Ways to Protect Yourselfby Jane Bryant Quinn
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Opt out of marketing data bases! Do it now! And don't give out any personal information in response to an email, even if it appears to come from your bank or favorite store.
Another major hacker attack last week exposed the names and emails of millions of consumers to cyber criminals — and... Read More |
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| scams, identity theft, fraud, credit, protection, internet security, hackers, credit cards, drivers license, spam, |
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The Lifelock Scam And Why You Should Avoid Their Hard Sell |
| 4/4/2011 2:47:30 PM |
Learning From The Todd Davis Social Security Affair.
January 21st, 2011
When Todd Davis waved his social security number in front of the cameras to show his ‘total belief’ in the Lifelock service at least 13 identity thieves said “thank you very much” and promptly stole the Lifelock CEO’s identity. Loans, cell phone and utility accounts up and down the country were opened up... Read More |
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Where do we draw the line to the 1st amendment. |
| 3/29/2011 10:55:43 AM |
The parents of a woman killed in New York are suing Facebook, after a paramedic took pictures of their daughter's corpse and posted them on the social networking site. CBS News reports that on the second anniversary of Caroline Wimmer's murder, her parents say they are still trying to get by a day at a time.... Read More |
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Facebook is the new frontier for fraud |
| 3/23/2011 1:22:34 PM |
Biggest Facebook Security Threatsby Kathy Kristof
Friday, March 18, 2011
Forget those phishing emails that attempt to get your credit card or bank sign-in information. When crooks want to know how to get into your bank account, they post a message on Facebook. These messages appear so innocuous and so appropriate in the Facebook setting that you are likely to not only get... Read More |
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| scams, identity theft, fraud, credit, protection, internet security, hackers, credit cards, drivers license, spam, |
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10 tips to make you a safer shopper online. |
| 3/9/2011 4:49:43 PM |
Watch out for these 10 common scams
On Tuesday March 1, 2011, 3:00 am EST Whether it’s fake checks, bogus products and services, or identity theft, it seems as if there’s always someone out there trying to make suckers out of us. In the first six months of 2010, scams reported to the fraud center at the National Consumers League cost victims an average of $810. It’s not always... Read More |
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| scams, identity theft, fraud, credit, protection, internet security, hackers, credit cards, drivers license, spam, |
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Peek A Boo I See You; Webcam Hacking, A new form of voyeurism |
| 2/19/2011 11:30:49 AM |
Ohio Man Gets 25 Years For Hacking Into Webcams, Recording Minors A U.S. Attorney calls the Dayton man, who also distributed some of the recordings, a 'high-tech video voyeur.'
By Sharon Gaudin, Information Week
July 12, 2007 12:40 PM
Mark Wayne Miller, 47, of Dayton, had pled guilty in January 2006 to one count of computer intrusion, as well as to one count of sexual... Read More |
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| scams, identity theft, fraud, credit, protection, internet security, hackers, credit cards, drivers license, spam, |
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Ho,Ho,Ho, it's time to go shopping! |
| 12/1/2010 6:25:18 PM |
Before You Buy Products or Gifts OnlineBy Albrecht Powell, About.com Guide
Shopping online is fast, convenient and opens up a whole new world of products and services. Yet, just like shopping in traditional retail stores, you need to be a smart consumer. Make the most of your cyber shopping experience with these tips for protecting your privacy, finding the best deals and... Read More |
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Do you know what your computer repairmen are really up to?. |
| 11/28/2010 10:29:40 AM |
Computer Virus Leads to $20 Million Scam Targeting Pianist Composer
By Kim Zetter, November 9, 2010
A noted classical pianist, composer and Latin music producer found himself drawn into an elaborate years-long extortion scheme that cost him between $6 and $20 million after he brought his laptop into a computer repairman to help rid it of a virus. The alleged fraudsters, a... Read More |
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| scams, identity theft, fraud, credit, protection, internet security, hackers, credit cards, drivers license, spam, |
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How to get the most out of shopping online. |
| 11/26/2010 1:07:36 PM |
Shopping Strategy:
How to Save Money Buying Online
The amount of money being spent online increases every year as more people come to accept the convenience of online shopping and gain more confidence in its safety. Vendors who sell online often do deliver attractive rates, simply because the competition is stiff. The very nature of the Internet makes it very easy to... Read More |
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How to get the most out of your cyber monday. |
| 11/24/2010 11:47:30 AM |
5 Ways to Cash In on Cyber Monday
by Kerry K. Taylor
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
You don't need to get crushed by the crowds on Black Friday to find the best deals before the holiday season. Shopping for a better deal is just a click away on Cyber Monday, the first Monday after Thanksgiving, which is one of the biggest online shopping days of the year.
According to comScore,... Read More |
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Ho! Ho! Ho!, Somebody wants to take advantage of you online this year! |
| 11/18/2010 9:05:10 AM |
The 12 most dangerous online scamsConsumers would be wise to beware of the most commons scams of the season before heading online to book travel and do holiday shopping. McAfee revealed the 12 most dangerous online scams that computer users should be cautious of this holiday season.
1. iPad offer scams
With Apple products topping most shopping lists this holiday season,... Read More |
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Its time to get your Facebook and Twitter on when shopping this year. |
| 11/2/2010 12:45:25 PM |
Online holiday shopping is trickier this year
Shoppers will need to watch for more deals, coupons and Twitter promos
By Suzanne Choneymsnbc.com msnbc.com updated 11/9/2009 9:05:19 AM ETFor online holiday shopping this season, get your Facebook and Twitter on, consider expanding your repertoire of retailers and bring your most comfortable slippers. It’s going to be a more... Read More |
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Tips to prevent online fraud |
| 10/21/2010 9:09:11 AM |
Protecting yourself from online fraud
Online fraud (also known as Internet fraud), refers to schemes designed to swindle cash, personal information, or financial information from unsuspecting online consumers and investors. Online criminals are adept at creating fraudulent emails, offers and websites that look almost exactly the same as legitimate ones. Typical online scams... Read More |
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Will the real human please identify themself. Captcha's and what they mean. |
| 10/5/2010 8:53:00 AM |
Editorial May 13 by Timothy James Duffy
Are You Human? CAPTCHA's Many Ways of Asking the Same Question
Are you human? For most of you, hopefully, the answer is yes. Throughout the years, CAPTCHA has provided us with a number of ways to answer the same question. Why? Well, the answer is in the question: to make sure that you are a living, breathing, real human being. Why would... Read More |
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Things to watch when shopping online. |
| 9/25/2010 3:52:09 PM |
Shopping Safely Online
Online Fraud Red Flags
The Internet is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offers shopping that can be just as safe as stores or mail orders. But unless consumers learn to identify online fraud indicators, those who buy online can open themselves up to the same scams that are common with offline shopping. On the Web, cyberspace crooks have the... Read More |
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These Keys open alot of doors for some people! |
| 8/29/2010 5:46:51 AM |
SiteKey sucksI've used Bank of America to do my online banking in the past and their SiteKey "technology" always irritated the hell out of me because it led me to believe that Bank of America thought I was: a) a criminal and/or: b) an idiot instead of: c) a customer The basic idea behind SiteKey is that when you log in to your account, you're shown a photo of, say, an... Read More |
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Keeping your computer safe at all times. |
| 8/25/2010 7:36:33 AM |
Cyber Security TipsCyber Security Tips describe and offer advice about common security issues for non-technical computer users.
General information General security |
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Protect yourself from online credit card fraud! |
| 8/18/2010 7:47:38 AM |
Articles - Credit Cards & Identity Theft - Online FraudA couple of years ago, my personal credit card account number was compromised. Did this stop me from continuing online transactions? No way.
In my case, while an unauthorized party gained my account details, no transactions were made. The bank's fraud department were understandably hesitant in releasing details of... Read More |
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