First Phishing, Now Pharming (05 Jun 2011) There are more scams on the Internet today than most people want to admit, and the scams are getting more and more sophisticated. So how can you protect yourself? Get educated.
Learn to Spot a Phishing Scam (05 Jun 2011) Even for a seasoned veteran like myself, spoof emails are very difficult to spot.
Pharming - Its Definition And Dangers (05 Jun 2011) Pharming is a term that many people learn about the hard way. You may also have heard about the dangers of going to websites that are pornographic, contain warez (illegal downloads) or are underground-related. When you visit these sites, whether intentionally, accidentally or unknowingly, you are at risk to pharming, or having your important and sensitive information stolen from your computer.
Why Phishing Scams Work (09 Oct 2008) Although almost everyone who uses the internet knows about the dangers of clicking on emails from financial institutions and online companies that we have accounts with, for some reason we still do it. Phishing scams work, and that is why we still see them in our inboxes every day. This article examines the human factor associated with phishing scams and explains why they work so well.
Be Aware Of Phishing Scams (09 Oct 2008) If you surf the web, purchase products over the web or use the many financial services offered by your credit card company, bank and even Paypal and Ebay, then you should be aware of Phishing scams and how they can affect you personally. Phishing scams are when hackers or criminals masquerade as a legitimate entities in order to steal sensitive information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, etc to commit fraud. Phishing scams are numerous on the web and can affect almost anyone.
How Not to Become a Phishing Accessory (02 Aug 2008) Despite the increasing sophistication of anti-phishing and spam e-mail filters, there is one rather old-fashioned tool still required to maximize the effectiveness of these tools. An informed human brain is still required to avoid losing valuable information to online thieves.
Don't Get Caught by Phishing Scams (02 Aug 2008) Have you ever received an e-mail that was just too good to be true? Were you ever personally selected by an African prince who was willing to share a portion of his millions with you for a small favor, and of course your bank account information so he could send it to you? What are some of the most common scams used to get information and how can you protect yourself from them?
