Three Reasons Why You Need Anti-Malware Software
Although most of us think that getting hacked won’t happen to us, it does happen. All the time. Sometimes it’s obvious – if you see your friend on Facebook posting odd things, you can give a shout out to her that her account has been compromised. Other times it’s more subtle – resulting in your personal information being stolen (along with your identity).
Justin Bieber Scam on Pinterest
So you are going about your day, working, drinking coffee, Facebooking, drinking more coffee, Pinning (maybe this is just how I spend my days) — and you suddenly see on Pinterest a link that says “OMG I’ve Officially Seen it All! Exclusive J Bieber XX Tape!” Oh my.
Fake Angry Birds Space for Android Devices May Contain Malware
Dear chicas, please do be careful where you are downloading your apps from for your Android devices. Recently there have been reports of fake versions of Angry Birds Space being downloaded with devastating results.
Beware of the Newest Facebook Scams
Do be careful dear chicas while trolling through your Facebook page. People (myself included) tend to trust links sent to us from friends and mindlessly click on items of interest – only to fall prey to the hack of the day.
QR Codes Could Contain Malware
QR codes have been around a while, but suddenly seem to be popping up everywhere. Posters. Magazines. Yesterday I found a sticker on my banana for the new Chipmunk movie – ChipWrecked. With a QR code on it. On my banana.
Scam Alert — Justin Bieber Video on Facebook
Another day, another Facebook scam to be aware of. This time, it’s all about Justin Bieber: “Justin Bieber STABBED By CRAZED Fan Outside NightClub! OMG! NOOOO! Could YOU Even Imagine?!?” Let’s say you’re a bit bored, and decide to go ahead and click on the link to check it out. But there isn’t a video. Instead, you are asked to complete a survey, and given the opportunity to send the …
Online iTunes Gift Cards Scam – Shoppers Beware
While you are doing your Christmas shopping online this season, make sure you are doing it safely. Cyber-thieves don’t take vacations – they are as vigilant as ever trying to get your personal information. One of the newest ways they are attempting this is through fake iTunes cards loaded with malware – coming from a seemingly innocent email.
What is a Botnet – and How to Prevent Your Computer from Becoming One
A botnet is just as bad at is sounds. It’s a group of computers that have been hacked into and compromised (now called “bots”), and are being used in a malicious manner. But just how do these little armies of computers become compromised in the first place?
How to Recover from Getting Your Facebook Account Hacked
Anytime I get a notification from a Facebook friend I rarely interact with, I’m a little suspicious. And usually, when I go to check it out, it’s a spammy message telling me how they’ve found a fantastic opportunity to make money at home. Then my News Feed is loaded with the same message to all of our mutual friends. Sigh.
How to Ward Off Malware Attacks Caused by Need for Knowledge about Current Events
Following the news of Osama bin Laden’s death, Security Week reports that cybercriminals are already using the popular search term to “poison common search results hoping to gain access to people’s computers and infect them with malware.” Cybercriminals are operating with the hope that users will click on links to malicious sites containing false links and videos that will install malware when clicked. Sometimes such links will be more obvious …