Internet Security

Paypal is Great but a few things you should know

Paypal is Great but a few things you should know

Before I start, dont get me wrong, I have been a member of Paypal since 2000 and I have never had a problem with them, mainly because I conduct myself in a professional manner and in general dont get sucked in by fraudulent transactions. So here are a few things YOU...

7 Warning Signals for a Paypal Identity Theft Scam

7 Warning Signals for a Paypal Identity Theft Scam

Paypal is a virtual payment processor which has really become popular these days.  Internet users now prefer paypal over other processors for their online transactions. The Reason? Obviously, it is easier and safer to process payment with a merchant website like...

Bank Acquisitions and Phishing Scams

Bank Acquisitions and Phishing Scams

There are public reports of phishing scams related to recent bank acquisitions. Due to an increase in this activity, we would like to remind users to remain cautious when receiving unsolicited email that could be a potential phishing scam. Phishing scams may appear as...

Keep Private Data Secure in Internet Cafés

Keep Private Data Secure in Internet Cafés

Internet cafés are helpful for people who often work on the road. They also provide a change of scenery or working environment for your tired eyes. However, in today’s Web 2.0 environment, it becomes difficult to guard your privacy as billions of data are shared among...

How to Avoid eBay Fraud

How to Avoid eBay Fraud

eBay is a fast and convenient way to find good deals and unique items. Although, there are always risks attached to online transactions, eBay realizes these dangers and they are doing all they can to protect buyers and sellers from fraud. However, there are still some...

Keeping Your Data Safe. Packet Sniffing Explained

Keeping Your Data Safe. Packet Sniffing Explained

With the amount of personal information that people put online and transmit through the Internet, security of how this data is sent is always a cause for concern. Data sent through a network from one computer to another is not sent as one big block of data but in...

Get Rid of Form Spammers with Security Captchas

Get Rid of Form Spammers with Security Captchas

Spammers have reached not just your mailbox but also your inbox. From pre-approved credit cards to lottery entries, your email accounts are bombarded daily by these unwanted messages. If you’re running a website with a form for registration, comments, or just plain...

How Social Engineering Can Steal Your Company Secrets

How Social Engineering Can Steal Your Company Secrets

Companies may install the newest security system to protect their trade secrets, but they will always remain vulnerable when it comes to the person behind the keyboard, manning the phone, or holding the keys. Hackers have known this for years, and along with their...

How to Avoid Online Swindlers

How to Avoid Online Swindlers

The Internet is a complete world in itself and it gives no less pleasure than the real world. Imagine. there are innumerable games to be played and downloaded via various portals. There are so much in terms of videos and movies. Now add to them, a library of...

Fake Antivirus Software Circulating

Fake Antivirus Software Circulating

Public reports indicate an increase in the instances of fake antivirus software. These software applications are malicious code, not legitimate antivirus applications. These instances of malicious code are noted as being distributed through: spam email messages...