A recent PC World article reminded us that “Tech threats abound beyond spam, malware during holidays.” Cyber criminals are all over social media sites, trying to get you to click on links from your “friends,” or to open up fake e-cards. Or, they’re trying to scam you into purchasing fraudulent gift cards for unbelievably low… Continue reading It’s the mo-o-o-ost dangerous time of the year
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Holiday Cyber Risks
IDG’s CSO* recently posted an article titled “5 risks to avoid for the holidays” summarizing scams and risks to beware of for the holidays. In particular, watch out for spoofed emails purportedly from shippers and payment processing agents. Also fake e-cards. Fake messages frequently include instructions to open an attachment or click on a link.… Continue reading Holiday Cyber Risks
Prof’s Hack Challenge Revealing
PC World summarized the results of a New York University Professor’s challenge to conduct a personal “pen test” on him. And the answer, at least in his case, is that knowing that they were out to get him didn’t stop them. He got hacked. As he wrote, in an account of the project last month,… Continue reading Prof’s Hack Challenge Revealing
Phishing Attacks August 2013
PC World summarized a Kaspersky Lab’s study that noted: Spam volumes took a usual seasonal drop in August, but phishing spiked, including a noticeable interest in hijacking Apple accounts. This article may be viewed at: www.pcworld.com/article/2049287/apple-is-a-tempting-phishing-target-for-scammers.html#tk.rss_all Of particular note was the resurgence of some old malware which infects your email contact list. Phishing attacks continued… Continue reading Phishing Attacks August 2013
Best PC Internet Security Product?
So, what’s the best Internet Security product for your PC? There’s no “one size fits all” answer. Perhaps your new PC included a bundled anti-virus program and you’re wondering whether to activate and use it or get another one (after uninstalling the current program). Perhaps the subscription for your current anti-virus product expired and you’re… Continue reading Best PC Internet Security Product?