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Identity thieves take aim at Facebook users

Identity thieves take aim at Facebook usersTurn off FB emailsI turned off all Facebook email notifications. I got tired of wading through them all. As a result, I won't get any emails from FB except the rare administrative missive. I also keep the number of applications I allow to manageable...

Tags: E-mail, Phishing, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Identity Thieves, Facebook

Discussion threads 2009-04-30

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Identity Finder Free Edition 4.1 (Windows)

Let us prove to you the power of our search capabilities for free. Simply download, install, and run the search. It will detect unprotected credit cards and passwords on your computer that are vulnerable to identity theft or fraud. Once found, you can permanently shred or encrypt the information with...

Tags: Password, Identity Theft, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-14

ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 9.1.008 (Windows)

ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a comprehensive suite protecting your PC, your browser, and your data. The OSFirewall monitors changes within your computer to spot and stop new attacks that bypass traditional anti-virus protection. The Advanced Download Protection analyzes browser downloads in three unique ways before they can infect your PC...

Tags: PC, ZoneAlarm, Microsoft Windows, Web Browser, ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, Advanced Download Protection, Hard Drive Encryption, Two-way Firewall, PC Tune-up, Phishing, Viruses And Worms, Web Browsers, Security, Spam And Phishing, Internet

Software downloads 2009-11-10

Spring Design sues Barnes & Noble over Alex, Nook

I kind of want to see barnes and noble win this one...The whole concept of a sliding image preview isn't exactly revolutionary, and it does look decidedly different from the bulky, 2003-esque block interface of the alex.On a personal note, I think the alex looks like some children's toy out...

Tags: Sales channel, E-books, NDA, Barnes & Noble Inc., B&N, credit card, patent, Nook, password

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

Ad-Aware Plus Internet Security 8.1.0 (Windows)

Ad-Aware Plus is an upgrade of Ad-Aware Free version with additional advanced features. It gives you the power to: Stay secure with real-time protection against the latest cyber threats, including viruses, spyware, password stealers, keyloggers, Trojans, dialers, and other potential identity thieves. Ad-Aware keeps your passwords and personal information safe...

Tags: Internet, Ad-aware, Microsoft Windows, Internet Security, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-14

Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security 8.1.0 (Windows)

Ad-Aware Pro is Lavasoft's solution to combat the most extreme forms of malware and cyber threats, including protection against viruses, spyware, keyloggers, Trojans, rootkits, password stealers, bot networks, and drive-by downloads. An advanced solution that won't load down system resources, Ad-Aware Pro is the optimum security tool for today's small...

Tags: Password, Internet, Network, Ad-aware, Microsoft Windows, Internet Security, Ad-Aware Pro, Network Drive Scanning, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-14

BlackBerry ER--Recover Your Stolen BlackBerry (Mobile)

...and discover exactly who stole it and where they are now... * Report the identity of the thief to the police within moments of discovering the theft... * Have your stolen BlackBerry tell you where it is via text message...Dear Friend,When your BlackBerry is lost or stolen you can probably...

Tags: Phone, Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Information Appliance Associates, That', Here', Handhelds, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-10

Developer calls for Apple to eliminate App Store review process

Joe Hewitt, a software developer best known for his work on Facebook for iPhone and early Firefox, has a radical proposal about how to fix the App Store: eliminate App Store review process completely. While I agree with the spirit of Hewitt's argument, it will never happen....

Tags: Developer, Apple Inc., App, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-08-25

Brazilian ID thieves using Twitter as botnet command channel

Arbor Networks security researcher Jose Nazario has stumbled upon a crimeware botnet using Twitter as its command-and-control operation. The botnet, which is linked to identity thieves in Brazil, uses Twitter status messages to communicate with bots -- sending new links for the infected computers to contact and...

Tags: Twitter, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Financial Services, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-08-13

Twitter turns to Google for help with malware attacks

As it scrambles to cope with a noticeable surge in malware attacks targeting its users, Twitter has found a friend in Google. The popular micro-blogging service has quietly started using the Google Safe Browsing API to block links to known malicious Web sites. ...

Tags: Google Inc., Malware, Twitter, Attack, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-08-03

Steganos Password Manager Free 11.1 (Windows)

Steganos Password Manager Free is a secure privacy protection which is neat and easy to use. Nobody is able to remember all those different passwords. Especially if they are complicated and secure. Passwords written on scraps of paper are lost easily. If they fall into wrong hands, someone can make...

Tags: Password, Microsoft Windows, Steganos, Steganos Password Manager Free

Software downloads 2009-07-15

ID Theft Calculator 2.0 (Windows)

Scans your PC and finds online accounts and personal information at risk for Identity Theft! After a quick scan, ID Theft Calculator calculates your risk score for identity theft. It alerts you to usernames and passwords that could easily be obtained by identity thieves.

Tags: Microsoft Windows, White Sky, Identity Theft, Security

Software downloads 2009-06-22

Spammers harvesting emails from Twitter - in real time

Spammers harvesting emails from Twitter - in real timePeople still get spam??I think Gmail has made spam irrelevant, but let's test it and see.brett@brettschulte.comhttp://twitter.com/brettschulte/status/1789431680Fools plaster private data on a public domain PERIOD!Only a fool puts private data, pictures on a public domain for the world to see and manipulate ANYWAY...

Tags: spammer, e-mail, Twitter, spam

Discussion threads 2009-05-13

News to know: AOL; Palm; SAP; Facebook; Oprah

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Time Warner: AOL's revenue slide continues; We plan to buy Google's 5% AOL stake Andrew Nusca: Would...

Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Larry Dignan, America Online Inc., Palm Inc., Oprah Winfrey, SAP AG, Matthew Miller, Flu, Sam Diaz, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Web Services, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-04-30

Identity thieves take aim at Facebook users

Identity thieves are currently launching a massive attack on Facebook, using fake log-in pages to hijack usernames and passwords. The attackers are using Facebook's mail system to send a one-line message luring users to "fbaction.net," a site that clones the social networking site's log-in screen. ...

Tags: Facebook, Identity Thieve, Social Networking, Phishing, Security, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Spam And Phishing, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-04-29

Conficker's estimated economic cost? $9.1 billion

Conficker's estimated economic cost? $9.1 billionWindows ROI vs. Open SourceThis makes me wonder how people think theywould be out of business UNLESS they useWindows.$9 BILLION DOLLARS, this puts companies OUTbusiness and customers who are furious withservices that are rendered unavailable dueto insecure software......Tell me again, how does running Windows bring...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Patches, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, Conficker, economic cost, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, piracy

Discussion threads 2009-04-23

Identity Pro 1.4 (Windows)

Identity theft is on the rise. Your own computer may be one of the easiest ways for thieves to access your information. Search and secure your private information, including social security numbers, credit cards, drivers license, and even passwords. Find and secure your personal information PI before others get the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Atherion Software, Social Security, Identity Theft, Phishing, Spam, Operational Accounting, Viruses And Worms, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Government, Security, Spam And Phishing, Finance

Software downloads 2009-04-22

An Overview and Competitive Analysis of the One Time Password (OTP) Market

As attackers become more daring and manipulative, information systems that rely on static passwords for security are a major risk factor and are often the key reason that those systems are breached, leaving the organization and its end users open to identity and financial fraud attempts. Thieves target personal information...

Tags: Password, Financial, Competitive Analysis, Frost & Sullivan, Social Security, Financial Accounting, Security, Government, Finance

White papers 2009-04-17

Twitter is Dangerous: revista

Twitter is Dangerous: revistaOnly fools spew private data....Only a fool spews private data and pictures on a public domain full of identity thieves runningwild.People will regret using these sites, it willcome back and bite em....Mark my words.;)RE: Twitter is Dangerous: revistaThe more popular it gets, the more problems it brings.Most...

Tags: E-mail, Spam, Twitter

Discussion threads 2009-04-15

News to know: StumbleUpon; Facebook Apps; Satyam; Steve Jobs

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: eBay starts undoing bad acquisitions: Sets StumbleUpon free Andrew Nusca: Top Facebook applications see 25% drop in...

Tags: Steve Jobs, Facebook, Larry Dignan, Satyam, Apple Inc., StumbleUpon, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, 3G, Hardware, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-04-14