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Articles related to "Phishing"
Avoid Phishing Attempts Article discusses - what is phishing, methods of phishing, victims of phishing and how phishing can be avoided. what is phishing • methods of phishing • victims of phishing • avoid phishing • prevent phishing
Phishing Scams On Facebook Users must be on the lookout for fake login screens with the URLs 'areps.at' and 'brunga.at' and infected comments left by friends. facebook phishing scam • phishing on facebook • areps.at • brunga.at • bad logins
Phishing and Email Best Practices Being a victim of phishing can lead to theft of money, property, and identity. Fortunately, these fraudulent emails can be neutralized with a few simple steps. phishing schemes • protect against getting phished • fraudulent emails • victim of phishing • guard against phishing
How to Prevent Phishing Attacks Preventing phishing attacks does not require advanced security skills. Following some basic precautions can significantly reduce this growing problem. antivirus software • security software • internet security • internet security software • virus protection
The Proliferation of Spam Spam or unsolicited commercial email is everywhere, and can even be dangerous. We will go into the definition of spam, and how it can be dangerous. This article will also cover various antispam techniques and antispam packages. We will also discuss phishing, which is a type of spam designed to elicit personal information from unsuspecting recipients. thomas williams • spam • phishing • email • digital signatures
Phishing E-mail May Hide a Trojan Beware of SPAM and suspicious e-mail. The electronic messages may do more than try to sell you unwanted products and services. They may be part of a phishing scam. phishing • trojan software • malware • internet scam • spam
Dangers of Using the Internet Because the Internet is uncontolled and uncensored, there is a potential for severe damage to one's computer if "safe" computing is not practiced. firewall • phishing • worm • virus • trojan horse
PayPal Identity Theft Scams Identity thieves have many clever ways to steal personal and financial information. Alarming emails that appear to be from PayPal are fooling a lot of people. avoid phishing scams • paypal phishing scam • prevent identity theft • avoid identity theft • identity theft protection
Senior Citizens and Identity Theft Some identity thieves prefer to conduct their business the old fashioned way- by telephone, snail mail or in person. Their primary target is the elderly. senior citizens and identity theft • senior citizens and phishing scams • elderly victims of identity theft • financial crimes against the elderly • elderly victims of phishing scams
Top 5 Email Scams to Look Out For Protect against email scams by learning about five popular email scam types and the various methods and guises they use, from phishing to false donations. email protection • email scams • phishing • nigerian letter scam • internet safety
Webmail Swindle Spreading Internet con artists have devised a scheme that sends fake shopping recommendations to e-mail contact lists as well stealing security information. phishing • keylogging • malware • malvertising • internet fraud
International Lottery Scams E-mails claiming the recipient has won a large sum of money are one of the most common Internet scams. The lottery doesn't exist and there is no prize - don't be a victim lottery scam • scam • online scam • lottery win • lottery win scam
National Cyber Security Awareness Month Computer users are urged to remember how vulnerable they are to cyber scams during the annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). The theme in October 2009 national cyber security awareness month • ncsam • cyber security • cyber crime • cybercrime
Scam Artists Stay Busy During Hurricane Season Scammers expect to make easy cash after a hurricane strikes. Residents who are forced to wait months for storm cleanup often make bad choices, risking savings & ID theft. scam artists stay busy during hurricane season • storm residents fall victim to fraud and phishing • scammers make easy cash after a hurricane • hurricane victims alerted to scam offers for clean • home repair services perfect setups for scam artis
Spam Mail Figures, Market Trends in Sept. 2009 Web security is always evolving and changing. Here are some interesting facts and figures about the Internet and its geographical and market trends. viruses • spam email • phising • geographical trends • market trends
Configure Internet Explorer for Secure Browsing Many Internet users are weary of compromising financial & personal data when browsing the Internet. How can properly using & configuring the browser mitigate this risk? browse internet securely • configure internet explorer security • internet security • setup browser security • internet privacy
How Safe is Online Banking? Some individuals are leery of using their bank's online services, afraid of hackers and identity theft, but is paper any safer? online banking • phishing • hackers • online safety • bank firewalls
Avoid This RV Purchase Scam RV owners who try to sell through an online classified ad service such as Craigslist or eBay may be hit with a common buying scam, often under the name Nathan Seer. avoid this rv purchase scam • richard seer rv purchase scam • 419 scam • nigerian scam • rv buying scams
Debit and Credit Card Fraud Rises Dramatically Debit and credit card fraud rise dramatically, despite the success of chip-and-PIN. Criminals turn to card-not-present and online banking fraud to make money. credit card fraud • chip and pin • card not present • online banking fraud • online phishing
How to Prevent Online Fraud Personal information doesn't simply fall into the hands of criminals by chance. Knowing how information is attained is the first step towards online fraud prevention. online fraud • prevent online fraud • fraud prevention • preventing online fraud • chargebacks
How to Use PayPal Effectively There are many reasons to use PayPal for personal and business payment processing. The main reason is that PayPal is secure, making for safe transactions online. how to use paypal • benefits of paypal • electronic funds transfer • make online payments • accept online payments
Identity Theft Despite my being careful about what personal information I share, I have become the victim of identity theft. identity theft • antivirus • anti-spyware • zone-alarm • spyware
National Protect Your Identity Week The National Foundation of Credit Counseling has declared October 19 to 25 National Protect Your Identity Week as the economic crisis increases the risk of ID theft. national protect your identity week • the national foundation of credit counseling • methods of id theft • protecting against id theft • top ways identity theft occurs
PHP Cookies Cookies are powerful helpers in providing a much richer and faster website experience. This article examines every major cookie method along with a short explanation. php • cookie • setcookie • flash cookies • browser
Prevent Hacking of Wireless Networks The phenominal growth of global wireless internet usage broadens scope for hacking. A few basic techniques exist that can be used to prevent misuse of the internet. prevent hacking of wireless networks • protect online identity • phishing • poorly secured networks • fraudulent banking transactions
Protecting Against E-mail Abuse and Scams Phishing has become more prevalent as vendors and tricksters learn how to manipulate e-mail systems and accounts. protecting against e-mail abuse and scams • guarding against phishing attempts • e-mail security • hotmail security • guarding against internet scams
Web Browsing Tips and Tricks There are a few simple keystrokes everyone should have at their fingertips to improve their internet web browsing experience. increase web page font size • search for text on a page • how to enable browser status bar • view full screen • internet tips and tricks
What is Identity Theft? Identity theft occurs when some piece of an individual's personal information is stolen and used to commit fraud. Learn more about identity theft and how to prevent it. identity theft prevention • preventing identity theft • what is identity theft • stealing identity • identity fraud
More and More Canadians Filing Taxes Online According to QuickTax, one of the leading tax software products in Canada, 50 per cent of tax returns filed to the CRA last year were filed online. quicktax • netfile • taxes • online • benefits
Organized (Cyber)crime What's going on in the world of cybercrime? cyber • crime • internet • true • russian
Avoiding Online Scams and Scam Artists Beware buying and selling online. Craigslist advises doing it close to home and meeting face to face and the SEC says investigate any company before investing in it. avoiding online scams and scam artists • con artists flourish on the web • beware buying and selling online • craigslist advises selling close to home • internet selling site
E-Card vs. Traditional Greeting Cards Greeting Cards are sent for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or simply to say "thank you". Can online E-Cards adequately say, "I Love You"? electronic greeting cards • greeting card history • are e-cards safe? • greeting card statistics • free e-card
What Can Managed Service Providers do For SMBs A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a firm that manages its clients' IT support and security needs, by deploying its personnel or through Internet monitoring. what can managed service providers do for you? • how to offload computer security management to msp • tackling virus • spyware and phishing problems • managing your own it services
Survival In An Online World, part II Part II of a four part series on what you need and what you should be doing to protect yourself when you are online. This part looks at web browsers and email. thomas williams • online • survival • internet • email
Computer Crime Is On The Rise Internet Crime has risen from $68 million in 2004 to $265 million In 2008. The statistics on Internet fraud indicates the seriousness of the problem. computer crime • internet fraud • cyber crimes • computer fraud • computer security
Monster.com Hacked for Second Time in Six Months Using Monster to look for a job? Go change your password now as hackers may have accessed your information. monster • hackers • security risks • internet • online
MySpace Safety Tips for Parents Kids love MySpace, but some of their parents are plenty nervous about Internet safety issues. Here are some MySpace safety guidelines to discuss with your children. myspace • safety tip • social networking • internet stalking • internet safety
Will Browser Apps replace Native Apps? Web browsers like Firefox and Internet Explorer are the newest way to access software, but some applications run better directly on the computer. browser apps • google • google chrome • microsoft • internet explorer
3 in 1 Credit Report Services There is only one company authorized by the Federal Trade Commission to process free credit report orders. 3 1 credit report • all three credit reports • credit scores free • free credit report order • how to use annualcreditreport.com
4 Free Anti-Virus Downloads Virus detection software is critical in keeping computer systems healthy, safe and infection-free. The websites listed below offer 4 anti-virus scanners, for free. anti-virus • anti-virus software • free virus programs • virus scanners • anti virus free
Staff Training on Computer Security Corporate IT training consisting of a list of rules with consequences for non compliance can create resistance. Increase the compliance rate with a case study approach. staff training on computer security • it security training • malware risks • compliance with it policies • case study
Virtual Affairs Virtual Affairs, on-going contact with someone you've never met in real life, are growing in popularity. They seem innocent enough; they're not. virtual affair • cheating • fantasy • interactive • authors
Survival In An Online World, part IV Part IV of a four-part series on what you need and what you should be doing to protect yourself when you are online. This part looks at anti-virus software, firewalls and best practices. thomas williams • online • survival • internet • email
How Identity Thieves Hack into Computers Unsuspecting internet surfers who use their computers at home can still have their identities stolen, and criminals will target frequent users for specific reasons. how identity thieves hack into your computer • unsuspecting internet surfers • the federal trade commission • identity fraud survey report • javelin research & strategy
How to Practice Online Safety for Consumers Computer fraud is rampant as scammers and hackers get more sophisticated and deceive unsuspecting consumers into giving out sensitive information to dangerous predators. computer safety tips • anti virus • spyware scan • free softare • oprah winfrey show
How to Prevent Identity Theft In 2008, 10 million Americans were affected by identity theft and each year, businesses around the world lose over $220bn due to identity fraud. (spendonlife.com) how to prevent identity theft • identity theft • identity fraud • identity • identity protection
Internet Marketing Ideas for Small Business Helpful Internet marketing ideas for small business owners who want to keep their customers, get more sales and maximize profit. internet marketing ideas • internet marketing for small business • marketing for small business • marketing opportunities • small business
Internet Phone is Evolving Josh Silverman, President of Skype, was in Korea to announce how the Internet has provided a rich communication experience that goes far beyond voice calling. skype • josh silverman • oecd ministerial conference • skype mobile • skype video
Online Shopping Risks Shopping online is a major convenience, especially around the holiday season, but it does carry some risks. online shopping • online fraud • shopping online • bbb tips online • buying online
Understanding Identity Theft What should the average person do to protect himself from identity theft? A brief look at the criminal mind of today. understanding identity theft • protect yourself from id fraud • how identity theft can damage a good name • how criminals progress • conventional methods of identity theft |
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