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By Andrew, 2010-02-03 11:03

Twitter is sending out messages to a number of users requesting that they change their passwords.
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By Andrew, 2009-12-08 18:29

Even filing taxes can be a risky activity on the Internet. In 2006, a scammer lured people to false tax sites and convinced them to file their tax returns there. He then changed the bank information and diverted the refunds to his own account.
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By Andrew, 2009-12-08 00:36

Be careful when you receive friend requests on social network sites such as Facebook. When you accept someone as a friend, you are giving away a lot of personal, private information (e.g., name, birth date, school, workplace, location) depending on your privacy settings. This information could be used by identity thieves.

To illustrate the problem, Sophos did an experiment on Facebook where they created two fictitious identities, one using a picture of a rubber duck, and sent out friend requests to random people.
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By Andrew, 2009-11-05 17:58

The bad guys are targeting small businesses by installing malware on computers used for business banking. This bad software is able to steal the banking login information, which is then used to perform fraudulent transactions.
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By Andrew, 2009-11-03 11:58

Here is a neat quote from Eric Davis at Google about setting a proper attitude when using the Internet. Treat the Internet like a big city, enjoy yourself but travel with caution.
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By Andrew, 2009-10-29 21:04

An important step in conducting Internet fraud is “cashing” — converting stolen information into real money. Bag guys often recruit “mules” to transfer funds or buy goods on their behalf. If you see a work-at-home scam that sounds to good to be true, make sure you are not becoming a mule.
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By Andrew, 2009-10-29 14:34

Not only is the H1N1 flu making the rounds, but a number of Internet scams are following along. Watch out for emails and web sites that offer flu medications (such as Tamiflu), prevention kits, or special cures. Frequently, these messages are attempts to lure you to bad web sites or fraudulent online stores. For more information, see

4 Swine Flu Scams Making the Rounds