If you’ve ever been hit with a computer virus, you know that the actual act of the virus removal isn’t always the easiest part of the process. In fact, it can be the longest, most time-consuming portion of dealing with the removal of an infection, depending on your security software and the nature of the […]
Continue reading... December 17, 2010
Is That Picture Worth Downloading?
It’s a well known fact that downloading certain kinds of material is more dangerous than others. Outside of any possible moral, philosophical, or comfort factors, there are security reasons that make the PG-13 (and higher) side of the Internet a hotbed of potential problems for your PC. But adult sites aren’t the only ones that […]
Continue reading... December 10, 2010
Holiday Scams for 2010
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… so they say. Right about now holiday scammers are ramping up their ho-ho-horrible trade and preying on unsuspecting folks who are trying to spread a little cheer to family, friends, and those in need. Be on the lookout for people who are trying to take advantage of […]
Continue reading... December 1, 2010
What is Vishing?
You’ve probably heard about Phishing, but what about Vishing? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t heard of it, but it’s a growing method used for fraud, and you should learn more about it before it becomes an issue for you. Simply put, vishing is like phishing (fraud perpatrated via email), but it’s usually […]
Continue reading... November 18, 2010
Fake FDIC Phone and Email Scams
The name of the FDIC continues to be used by scammers to try to get your money or commit identity theft. In the past few months, the FDIC has been receiving increasing reports of fraudulent phone scam attempts by people claiming to be from the FDIC. These calls are, in fact, a vishing scam. (A […]
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