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Avoid Phishing Attempts
Article discusses - what is phishing, methods of phishing, victims of phishing and how phishing can be avoided.
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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.
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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.
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How to Prevent Phishing Attacks
Preventing phishing attacks does not require advanced security skills. Following some basic precautions can significantly reduce this growing problem.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Identity Theft
Despite my being careful about what personal information I share, I have become the victim of identity theft.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Web Browsing Tips and Tricks
There are a few simple keystrokes everyone should have at their fingertips to improve their internet web browsing experience.
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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.
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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.
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Organized (Cyber)crime
What's going on in the world of cybercrime?
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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.
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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.
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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"?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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3 in 1 Credit Report Services
There is only one company authorized by the Federal Trade Commission to process free credit report orders.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Online Shopping Risks
Shopping online is a major convenience, especially around the holiday season, but it does carry some risks.
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Understanding Identity Theft
What should the average person do to protect himself from identity theft? A brief look at the criminal mind of today.
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