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Over the past week and presently the popular free email services / providers were targeted in one of the largest attacks in the past few years. Attackers have been using phishing schemes as well as brute force attacks to gain access to tons of unsuspecting account holders. How to increase the chances you wont fall victim? [...]
Read Full Post...August 17, 2009
In light of the rogue Facebook security exploit floating throughout cyberspace, I’ve compiled a couple of suggestions for Facebookers out there to help keep everyone safe. 1. Choose a strong password. Don’t use someone’s name, birthday, address, phone number, etc. Make it hard for others to guess, yet easy for you to remember. 2. Under no circumstances [...]
Read Full Post...August 17, 2009
That’s correct! There is a facebook app out right now that is stealing users login credentials, potentially locking them out of their own account and using it for god knows what. It is classified as a “Rogue Facebook Application”. A user installs the app which places 3rd party facebook notification software on the user’s desktop. [...]
Read Full Post...August 5, 2009
What exactly is MyWebSearch? It is categorized as a Spyware/Adware/Trojan. Basically, it installs 3rd party software such as Smiley Central (software which installs lots of different emoticons), PopSwatter (A weak pop-up blocker), “Fun Tools” (????), My Info, My Button, Games, Cursor Mania (software which installs a lot of different cursors), My Mail Signature, WebFetti, Popular [...]
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October 6, 2009
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