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Google, Facebook Accounts Hacked Notification Scam
There’s an email purporting to be from a security source, claiming that your email address associated with the following services (Google, Google Wallet, Facebook, Android Phone and Apple iPhone) might have been hacked by “Anonymous”. This is a scam that tries to get recipients to sign up for a bogus credit report to ensure your [...]
Full StoryiPad 3 Coming First Week of March!
Yesterday, news about a new iPad 3 leaked out from a couple of Chinese web sites. What I have gathered is that improvements are being made for screen resolutions and camera. There was also a buzz about selling your iPad 2 if you want to get the best price before the release of the iPad [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove Internet Security 2012
Internet Security 2012 is a rogue anti-virus and internet firewall program. The rogue program automatically installs itself without the user’s knowledge or consent. Once installed, the user will be alerted with false threats on the computer. These fake security programs are scams that steal money by fooling users into purchasing the software in order to [...]
Full StoryWhy Yahoo Continues to Fall
Yahoo! at one time the king of search and email, but those days are long gone. The recent executive changes at the top have made no difference. Yahoo continues to struggle and for more than just popularity among users, but functionality. Lately, the problems have escalated to the point that Yahoo has lost control of [...]
Full StoryResurrecting a Virus Variant
Many viruses are re-engineered into other versions or variants from the original infection. Many of us feel protected by our security programs, but in all reality, they only protect what’s known. The zero day exploits are viruses that morph into a behemoth of panic and confusion. There’s no sure thing and the only defense is [...]
Full StoryAffordable Mobile Phone Scam
There’s an email, claiming to offer affordable mobile phones that directs recipients to a phishing web site that collects personal identifiable information to be used for unlawful activity and identity theft. The link to the malicious web site domain; (wjadserver.com) is well known for spamming and phishing personal information. If you come across an email [...]
Full StoryBooking Your Next Cruise?
It’s the perfect time of year to book a cruise because many are deeply discounted during the winter and early spring. Unfortunately, scammers know this as well and they’re sending out spam in an attempt to lure victims into believing that they’re getting a great deal. If you receive an email like the one pictured [...]
Full StoryAmeritech Phishing Scam Alert
There’s an email purporting to be from Ameritech, claiming that due to congestion, all ameritech.net users that don’t verify their accounts will be removed from the system. This is a phishing scam out to steal user account information to be used for unlawful activity. If you receive such an email like the one below, ignore it [...]
Full StoryPR9 Backlink Guarantee Scam
Have you come across marketing emails that guarantee you link placement on a PR9 (PageRank) web site? It’s highly unlikely that your link will be included on a PR9 page and in most cases they will place your link on a highly ranked web site, but your link will be placed on deeper pages inside [...]
Full StoryBeware of Malicious Postal Delivery Emails
There’s an email purporting to be from the U.S. Postal Service, claiming that a package couldn’t be delivered and the recipient is instructed to click on a link in the email to find out more information about the expected delivery of the package. This email is NOT from the U.S. Postal Service, it’s a scam [...]
Full StoryYahoo Mail Notification Phishing Scam
There’s an email purporting to be from Yahoo, claiming that you must confirm your account or it will be permanently closed due to inactivity. This email notification is not from Yahoo!, it’s a phishing scam out to steal users’ personal identifiable information to be used for illegal activity. The link in the email “Click Here” [...]
Full StoryPlay World of Warcraft Free!
Blizzard through Battle.net is offering World of Warcraft starter edition for free. You can play up to 20 levels with the starter edition. If you would like to expand your play with World of Warcraft, you can purchase the full version for $39.99 from the Blizzard Entertainment store or from any of the following retailers; [...]
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