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Internet / Network Security Internet / Network Security Cybercrime Secure Win/Mac Social/Mobile From Andy O'Donnell, your Guide to Internet / Network Security Those little black and white boxes are popping up everywhere. There called Quick Response or QR codes and advertisers and marketers are putting them on everything under the sun from business cards to movie posters. They allow users to obtain product information and website addresses by scanning the multidimensional bar code with their smartphone's camera. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are also using QR codes to spread malware and trick users into providing personal info. Learn more in this week's featured article below: How to Protect Yourself From Malicious QR Codes Those little black and white boxes are everywhere. Product packaging, movie posters, magazines, websites, business cards, you name it, and you'll probably find a Quick Response or QR code on it. QR codes are the latest... Read more See More About:  qr codes  smart phone security  mobile security How to Secure Your New Facebook Timeline Did you enable the new Facebook Timeline feature yet? The new Timeline let's you, your friends and, depending on your privacy settings, complete strangers flip through you Facebook history like... Read more Hack Your Holiday Party With Some Spicy Password Crackers If your looking for a last minute dish to make for a New Years party, try making some Spicy Password Crackers. They are both delicious and addictive. I call them... Read more Beware of In-app Purchases on Your child's new iPod! If Santa brought you or your child a new iPod or iPad for Christmas then you will definitely want to enable it's parental controls. Even if it's yours and not your... Read more Internet / Network Security Ads Network Security Computer Security It Security Information Security Protect Security Featured Articles Tools, utilities and applications to help you secure your system Product and Book Reviews Security 101 Basic Computer and Network Security Information and advice to help you use wireless networking securely Web Browser Security Information and Resources   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Andy O'Donnell Internet / Network Security Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Internet / Network Security newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads I've Been Hacked! Now What? Facebook Security - How to Stay Safe Wireless Hacker Secrets Revealed Google+ Privacy and Security Settings Protect Yourself Against Clickjacking   Follow me on: Advertisement