Archive for 'Security Info & Tips'
Cyber Criminals Armed and Dangerous for 2011
Cyber crime continues to grow at an alarming rate and in 2010 this proved to be very true with all the security breaches, exploits and viruses. What could we expect in 2011? You can bet that many scammers and criminals are already orchestrating their next attacks and most of these will be in the social [...]
Full StoryLose Debit Go Credit
When making a purchase in-store or online, it’s best to always opt to pay by credit and not debit. Most criminals have a keen eye for detail and are always on the look out to steal your information (pin). By using a credit card, the transaction is seamless and secured from a terminal and there’s [...]
Full StoryHoliday Spam and Not the Kind You Eat
My in-box has been getting hit hard lately by an onslaught of spam. I noticed that most, if not all the spam is about online deals. Spammers love the holidays and for good reason, people are always looking for great deals. The only problem is the deal you are getting is more than you bargained [...]
Full StoryHalloween Scary and Malicious
It’s creepy and it’s spooky, but sometimes sharing a link with friends and family can put them in harm’s way. You should be very careful on what Halloween links you click on and share as many of them lead to websites that have a poor reputation and low reliability. To be sure if a website [...]
Full Story10 Ways to Prevent being Scammed
Holidays are the most popular time of the year for cyber criminals to deploy their scams. Halloween is no different, as many people love to share Halloween related stuff with their friends and family. The most popular scam is the distribution of scareware. According to McAfee, cybercriminals make upwards of $300 million from conning web [...]
Full StoryProtecting your Email from Harvesting Programs
Do you own a website? Do you have an about page? Does your email address appear anywhere on your website? If you answered yes to all 3 questions, than you need to read further. The holidays are approaching and cyber crooks are getting ready to deliver an onslaught of scams right to your email in-box. [...]
Full StoryInternet Security Checklist
Security is an integral part of computer ownership. While you would like to believe that your computer is absolutely safe from unwanted intrusions, need to be ever vigilant against the growing list of security threats. Malicious entities would love to steal your personal identity. Companies prey on your natural paranoia, duping you into buying their [...]
Full StorySearching Rogue Software Removal can be Dangerous
There’s a lot of Rogue Software (Fake Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Software) spreading fast and many people are falling for these scams. Unfortunately, some people end up paying for the full license to remove false and or exaggerated threats from the computer. Rogue software is a scam and its only intent is to steal your money. [...]
Full Story9 Tips for Setting Up a Multi-user Family Computer
When setting up the family computer, there are many considerations to take into account. You want every person to have the best experience possible while not wasting their time or jeopardizing their safety. You also want to make sure that each person is productive while using this valuable resource. Here are thoughts on setting up [...]
Full StoryWhy Paperless Bills Protect You from ID Theft
Many Americans still receive bills through snail mail. The identity thieves would like to thank each of you for not changing your dinosaur ways. Just think, on the eve when you take out the trash for an early morning garbage pickup, someone is actually working the midnight oil. Who? It’s the garbage picker, but not [...]
Full StoryPhishing You Becomes Easy
Phishing is the most popular form of fraud that aims to dupe victims into believing they are at a trusted Web site such as their bank or an online retailer. In fact, the victim is redirected to a bogus Web site that intends to steal their identity and steal their financial resources. If you think [...]
Full StoryBeware of Back to School Scams
It’s that time of year again when many parents and kids prepare for another school year. For some, school is right around the corner, and that means you should be on the lookout for back-to-school scams. It could save you and your child a lot of trouble in the long run. Online shopping is convenient, [...]
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