About Net Security: May 20, 2009

Net Security In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP Last week I shared a couple of posts related to security concerns and phishing attacks using social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. As social networking continues to explode attackers will continue to exploit those target-rich environments. Not only are social networking sites loaded with potential victims, but by their very nature they cause users to share information that they might otherwise be more cautious about. This week a new Facebook phishing attack is highlighted below.   In the Spotlight Phishing Facebook for Fun and Money Well, more for money and money. I am not a fan of fishing. I prefer casting. Casting is relaxing and enjoyable. As soon as some crazy fish bites the hook then there is a big, slimy, nasty fish to deal with and it ruins all of the tranquility. But, if you want to catch fish, you might have better luck if you fish in a heavily stocked pond rather than just some random stream. The same thing applies to phishing...read more              More Topics Follow Me on Twitter Weigh In on the Debate Free Port Scanning Software Undo Malware with System Restore Vulnerability Scanning with Nessus Protecting Your Microsoft Office Files Remove Hidden Data How Secure is Your Password? You've read Creating Secure Passwords, right? Excellent! You need read no further then. OK, it can't hurt for you to verify that the password you created is strong enough. If you aren't sure whether or not your password is strong enough you can use Microsoft's password checker to validate it...read more   BitDefender Offers Free Security Software BitDefender apparently wants to do their part to help Internet users in this poor economy. They say keep your money. You can download BitDefender Free Edition, BitDefender Anti-Phishing and BitDefender Chat Encryption for free. Free is great, but you still get what you pay for to some degree...read more     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Internet / Network Security Ads Security News Linux Security Cisco Security Email Virus Computer Crime Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Wireless / Networking Antivirus Software Focus on Windows Email internet   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Net Security newsletter as security.world@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=netsecurity&e=security.world@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.