Posts tagged: phishing

Twitter Password Resets

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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Beware When Filing Taxes Online

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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Fake Swine Flu Emails

By Andrew, 2009-12-03 10:56

Fake email messages are circulating pretending to be information about H1N1 vaccinations from the Centers for Disease Control.
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Fake Flash Player Upgrades

By Andrew, 2009-11-26 11:50

Watch for fake Flash Player upgrades arriving by email.
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Small Businesses Hit Hard by Banking Fraud

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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Watch Out for Flu Scams

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

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