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ACTA is a Bad Way to Develop Internet Policy
ACTA (“Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement”) is a proposed new international law establishing international enforcement standards against counterfeit goods and pirated intellectual property items. ACTA was negotiated as a “trade agreement” which means that it was negotiated in private without open involvement of all the stakeholders. There has been no formal opportunity for input from people other [...]
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Most scams are generated from email spam and yet people fall for these scams every day. This is why scammers keep re-purposing content, creative’s and promoting new web sites from different domains. Why do people keep falling for these scams? Like my dad said “there’s a sucker born every day”. So be it, but you’d [...]
Full StoryGoogle, 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 StoryUsing a CCTV Camera to Ustream
If you have not heard of a website called Ustream, it is basically a site that allows a user to broadcast live video on the internet. You can achieve this simply from a CCTV camera that is connected to a DVR. In this blog post, I’ll be demonstrating how to use an existing camera system [...]
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 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 StoryMicrosoft Fix It Utility CAN Mislead
This is NOT the typical Microsoft bashing rant, nor is it intended to be. Indeed, the 500 pound gorilla from Redmond, for all its faults and flaws, was instrumental in developing the tech revolution during the 70′s, 80′s, and early 90′s. That history has helped to give Microsoft the stellar rep that it currently enjoys [...]
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 StoryPolice Vehicles Equipped with iPad Technology to Video Crime
4G Wireless, short for “fourth-generation wireless,” refers to increased Internet connection speeds and is a technological innovation in mobile communications. Wireless Internet has made 4G (and even 3G) possible because of its mobility: now, any individual can carry his or her Internet on the go. You can have Internet everywhere you go, instead of just [...]
Full StoryEuropean Bank Phishing Attempts
In Europe, we are faced with many fake emails purporting to be from legitimate banks that want you to believe that they’re coming from your bank. At my company, we’ve received several phishing emails notifying the recipients to confirm/update their personal information. The text looks rather official and it’s supposedly coming from ING bank or [...]
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