Monday, May 16, 2011

About Internet / Network Security: Protect Yourself From SMiShing Attacks

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From Andy O'Donnell, your Guide to Internet / Network Security
Scammers love technology. E-mail scams, Facebook scams, Twitter malware links, the list goes on. Now they are phishing via SMS text messages. Is nothing in this world sacred? How can you prevent these scam/phishing texts from reaching your cell phone? We'll explore that question and more in this week's featured article below:

Protect Yourself From SMiShing (SMS Phishing) Attacks
It seems like every time you turn around these days some jack-wagon has come up with a new way to try and part you from your money or steal your identity. Scammers are constantly posting rogue apps on Facebook, putting malware links in Tweets, and sending you phishing e-mails... Read more
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Fun With Alarm.com and Wireless Alarm Sensors
I've been using Alarm.com's interactive home alarm service for about a week or so now and I have to say I am pretty impressed so far. It not only allows... Read more

Beware of Osama Bin Laden-related Internet Scams
Scammers love to capitalize on current events and search terms that trend well. Obviously the biggest news story this week is the death of Osama Bin Laden. The scammers don't... Read more

Gamers' Data Pwned in Massive PlayStation Network Data Breach
I haven't been able to access any online content lately on my PS3 and now I know why. Sony released an official statement on their blog yesterday informing gamers that there... Read more

 


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