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Keeping our kids safe while they play online.


Online gaming: Help kids play it safe

You can help keep your child's gaming experiences safe, age-appropriate, friendly, fun, and even educational.

The key is to educate yourself -- about the gaming community, game ratings, and how to use the privacy and safety tools built into the games.

Also learn the difference between online gaming and gambling, and teach your kids the... Read More

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These Keys open alot of doors for some people!


SiteKey sucks

I've used Bank of America to do my online banking in the past and their SiteKey "technology" always irritated the hell out of me because it led me to believe that Bank of America thought I was:

a) a criminal

and/or:

b) an idiot

instead of:

c) a customer

The basic idea behind SiteKey is that when you log in to your account, you're shown a photo of, say, an... Read More

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Keeping your computer safe at all times.


Cyber Security Tips

Cyber Security Tips describe and offer advice about common security issues for non-technical computer users.

General information

General security

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13 Things An Identity Thief Won't Tell You



13 Things An Identity Thief Won't Tell You

Interviews by Michelle Crouch

Former identity thieves confess the tactics they use to scam you.

1. Watch your back. In line at the grocery store, I’ll hold my phone like I’m looking at the screen and snap your card as you’re using it. Next thing you know, I’m ordering things... Read More
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Protect yourself from online credit card fraud!



Articles - Credit Cards & Identity Theft - Online Fraud

A couple of years ago, my personal credit card account number was compromised. Did this stop me from continuing online transactions? No way.

In my case, while an unauthorized party gained my account details, no transactions were made. The bank's fraud department were understandably hesitant in releasing details of... Read More

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Is your money really safe in a bank?



Hackers siphon cash from British bank accounts

SAN FRANCISCO — A US cyber security firm on Wednesday warned that hackers using a sophisticated "Zeus" virus were siphoning cash from online accounts at a British financial institution.

Cyber thieves have made off with more than 675,000 pounds since early July and "the attack is still... Read More

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Don't turn on your computer without it!



What You Should Know About Firewalls

It's 2 a.m. Do you know what your PC is doing? If not, you're probably not running a firewall to protect your system from hackers and malcontents.

Michael Desmond, PC World

Nov 25, 2004 1:00 am

Scott Rolf knows trouble when he sees it. An IT director for a law firm near Cleveland, Ohio, Rolf was asked by a friend to check out the new Web... Read More

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How people go fishing and use you as bait!


How Phishing Works


Quick Facts

Phishing is a scam where internet fraudsters send spam or pop-up messages to lure personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims. To avoid getting hooked:

  • Don't reply to email or pop-up messages that ask for personal or financial information, and don't click on links in the message. Don't cut and paste a link from the message into... Read More
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Ever wanted to know how to spy on someone?








How to find out what you have been doing on the computer

By Emily Lambert, eHow Contributing Writer

While you're using your computer to create files and images and to surf the Internet, it's keeping a record of what you do on the computer for your convenience. If you need to find documents that you've created, or see what homework you've completed, you'll find records of your... Read More

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There is a better way to make a living!



4 Ways to make cash online!

by Rose Raymond
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

If today's economy has left you in need of more cash, consider this emerging trend: Millions are using the Internet -- and a minimal amount of time -- to bring home extra bacon.

Whether delving into e-commerce or selling ad space on a blog, Internet sellers often benefit from a rock-bottom initial investment,... Read More

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Who's minding the children when your not around?



Take the Nightmare Out of Your PC Experience

The Internet can be a dangerous place for you, your computer and your children. An unsuspecting individual could lose their identity to a Phishing scam or a Spyware program embedded in the computer. A computer could be reduced to a paperweight by a malicious virus. Perhaps the scariest Internet safety concern is what could happen... Read More

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Whats in a name anyways?

Computer Virus Hoaxes

As a general rule, acting on forwarded email warnings is not one of the best ways to protect yourself from viruses — and not just because the majority of such warnings are hoaxes. In a sense, all virus warnings are misleading because they lend the false impression that as long we watch out for specific file attachments, we'll be safe. Not so!
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Credit Card Scams

by Peter Jon White

Having had a web business since 1997, I've gotten used to scam artists trying to extract cash or free products from me. Most of these scammers are from Nigeria and Indonesia, where credit card fraud is considered a sport, much like soccer, only the participants get paid better. Their most common ploy is to place a large order for bike... Read More

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The difference between Virus and Worms.

What is a computer worm?


A computer worm is a software program that is designed to copy itself from one computer to another, without human interaction. Unlike a computer virus, a worm can copy itself automatically.

Worms can replicate in great volume. For example, a worm can send out copies of itself to every contact in your e-mail address book, and then it can send itself... Read More

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Shop safe online.

Tips for Safe and Secure Shopping

Follow our simple tips to help ensure your online shopping experience will be safe and sound.

Basic Tips

When browsing through virtual shopping aisles, be sure to use:

  • A secure password. When setting up an account at an online store, don't pick everyday words, family member names, or birthdates. Instead, use combinations of uppercase and... Read More
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Keeping Monies Safe with Firewall Software

antivirus software, firewall softwareImagine logging onto your bank account and double taking the account amount after it says “0”. It is very possible for hackers to get into a person’s personal finances when there isn’t any compute protection. I had a friend who went to swipe his debit card at a gas pump but was declined. He knew there was no way this could be possible because he just deposited a paycheck.... Read More
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Finding the Right Antivirus Software

antivirus software When the antivirus software that my husband and I had been using on our computers recently expired, I decided that it was time to go online and find something new to order. Even though we both thought the antivirus software that we’d been using was pretty good, I’d heard from several friends who are computer experts that we really should be using something a little better... Read More
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To debit or not to debit.

ATM/Debit Cards: What consumers need to know about greater fraud risk, card blocking, and debit card fees.

  1. Debit card liability could cost you a lot -- while credit card liability only $50, by law.
  2. Debit cards used with signatures make banks a lot of money.
  3. Debit card blocking a problem.

SUMMARY: A debit card is an ATM card with a VISA or Mastercard logo on it. [VISA calls them... Read More

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All is not fair in gaming online!.


Security Issues of Online Gaming

by Greg Byrne

This article looks at several of the issues regarding security aspects of online based games and virtual worlds.

Introduction

As online gaming becomes a billion dollar industry and game companies are making revenue from subscription charges, new problems emerge which need to be taken very seriously. Online games containing... Read More

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Waiting for the Antivirus Software


antivirus software

When I ordered my new computer online two weeks ago, the one thing I forgot completely was the antivirus software. When the new computer arrived, I was thrilled that I could finally stop using that six year old dinosaur computer and start using the new one. I set everything up, and I was waiting for my husband to come home from work to set up the Internet. Once he arrived, I... Read More

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