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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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| scams, identity theft, fraud, credit, protection, internet security, hackers, credit cards, drivers license, spam, |
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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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13 Things An Identity Thief Won't Tell You |
| 8/22/2010 7:01:32 AM |
13 Things An Identity Thief Won't Tell You
Interviews by Michelle Crouch Former identity thieves confess the tactics they use to scam you. 1. Watch your back. In line at the grocery store, I’ll hold my phone like I’m looking at the screen and snap your card as you’re using it. Next thing you know, I’m ordering things... Read More |
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Is your money really safe in a bank? |
| 8/13/2010 7:13:06 AM |
Hackers siphon cash from British bank accounts (AFP) – 1 day ago SAN FRANCISCO — A US cyber security firm on Wednesday warned that hackers using a sophisticated "Zeus" virus were siphoning cash from online accounts at a British financial institution. Cyber thieves have made off with more than 675,000 pounds since early July and "the attack is still... Read More |
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| scams, identity theft, fraud, credit, protection, internet security, hackers, credit cards, drivers license, spam, |
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Ever wanted to know how to spy on someone? |
| 7/26/2010 6:15:29 AM |
 How to find out what you have been doing on the computerBy Emily Lambert, eHow Contributing WriterWhile you're using your computer to create files and images and to surf the Internet, it's keeping a record of what you do on the computer for your convenience. If you need to find documents that you've created, or see what homework you've completed, you'll find records of your... Read More |
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Whats in a name anyways? |
| 7/15/2010 6:31:46 AM |
Computer Virus HoaxesAs a general rule, acting on forwarded email warnings is not one of the best ways to protect yourself from viruses — and not just because the majority of such warnings are hoaxes. In a sense, all virus warnings are misleading because they lend the false impression that as long we watch out for specific file attachments, we'll be safe. Not so! |
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Protect yourself at all times! |
| 7/3/2010 6:18:46 AM |
 Credit Card Scams by Peter Jon White Having had a web business since 1997, I've gotten used to scam artists trying to extract cash or free products from me. Most of these scammers are from Nigeria and Indonesia, where credit card fraud is considered a sport, much like soccer, only the participants get paid better. Their most common ploy is to place a large order for bike... Read More |
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To debit or not to debit. |
| 6/10/2010 6:42:16 AM |
 ATM/Debit Cards: What consumers need to know about greater fraud risk, card blocking, and debit card fees. - Debit card liability could cost you a lot -- while credit card liability only $50, by law.
- Debit cards used with signatures make banks a lot of money.
- Debit card blocking a problem.
SUMMARY: A debit card is an ATM card with a VISA or Mastercard logo on it. [VISA calls them... 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 tell a hacker from a spamer! |
| 5/27/2010 5:50:49 AM |
Fighting Back Against Email Spammers, Internet Hackers, and other Web Thieves
 The following article resulted from my experience in dealing with spammers, hackers, and other web thieves; during my tenure as webmaster of InfoHQ.com for the last 10 years. When I first started InfoHQ.com in 1998, the Internet was a safer, kinder place. There were very few email... Read More
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A whole new way to get your attention! |
| 5/16/2010 8:43:23 AM |
New Spam Targeting Facebook Users Is Invisible to Most Virus Scans, Says Expert
ScienceDaily (Mar. 22, 2010) — Cyber-criminals are using fake e-mails to target Facebook users and deliver computer viruses that were being detected only by one-third of the 42 most common anti-virus products as of 12 noon March 18, says a leading cyber-crime researcher at the University of... Read More |
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| scams, identity theft, fraud, credit, protection, internet security, hackers, credit cards, drivers license, spam, |
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Spam; Its not whats for dinner anymore! |
| 5/6/2010 5:53:13 AM |
Victim Stories
 Taking advantage of the elderly…
Be it the internet or by phone or in the mail - it all is the same when it comes to fraudulent offers from unscrupulous manipulators of the con game. My mother, before she died, was victim to these cons on more occasions that I even know… ›› more I should have listened to my head instead of my heart…
I should have listened to my... Read More |
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Making money off you without you knowing it! |
| 4/25/2010 3:35:28 AM |
 Spyware is Internet jargon for Advertising Supported software (Adware). It is a way for shareware authors to make money from a product, other than by selling it to the users. There are several large media companies that offer them to place banner ads in their products in exchange for a portion of the revenue from banner sales. This way, you don't have to pay for the software... Read More |
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Dont go shopping with these guys! |
| 4/9/2010 3:55:55 AM |
Mystery Shoppers Scams: 7 Ways Crooks Try To Fool You
A new alert about mystery shopper scams has been issued by IC3, the multi-agency US group that includes the FBI and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The organization -- IC3 stands for Internet Crime Complaints Center -- fears that the economic downturn is luring thousands of unsuspecting victims into believing they've... Read More |
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The golden rule to happiness |
| 3/20/2010 6:15:37 AM |
Online Security |
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This is a threat to your computer! |
| 3/10/2010 8:00:14 AM |
Do you have Internet Security 2010 on your computer system and you do not know what it is? Well I can tell you what it is. I also can also tell you that if you computer is infected; you will have lots of problems.
Internet Security 2010 is rogue anti-spyware application, which is a complete scam [...] More » |
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Everything you wanted to know about Paypal |
| 2/3/2010 6:55:38 AM |
PayPal 101: What exactly is PayPal?By guest author, Joanna Gil January, 2010 Answer: PayPal is the world's most popular "middleman service" for online purchasing. Where moneygrams and wire transfers were the standard in the 20th century, today over 99 million Internet users prefer to use PayPal to send money to each other via email. PayPal has become such a... Read More |
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Now you see me, now you dont; Virtual credit cards. |
| 1/24/2010 6:51:32 AM |
Before buying from potentially unscrupulous merchants, call up your credit card company and ask for a virtual credit card number. The disposable numbers expire after a single use, preventing merchants from signing you up for added or recurring charges. Virtual numbers are... Read More |
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Be sure your internet connections are secure! |
| 12/22/2009 7:20:41 AM |
Secure Internet ConnectionsHow do you tell if the Internet connections are secure?
"Identity Theft" sometimes occurs when someone gets your credit card, bank account or social security number and buys goods or gets credit cards or loans in your name. This is a growing problem, so you should carefully guard personal information that might allow a thief to... Read More |
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How did this end up on my computer! |
| 11/9/2009 5:55:41 AM |
Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography. Heinous pictures and videos can be deposited on computers by viruses — the malicious programs better known for swiping your credit card numbers. In this twist, it's your reputation that's stolen. Pedophiles can exploit virus-infected... Read More |
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Conficker has done it again! |
| 11/2/2009 6:40:30 AM |
The Conficker worm has passed a dubious milestone. It has now infected more than 7 million [m] computers, security experts estimate. On Thursday, researchers at the volunteer-run Shadowserver Foundation logged computers from more than 7 million unique IP addresses, all infected by the known variants of Conficker. They have been able to keep track of Conficker infections by... Read More |
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