Archive for March, 2010

 New Facebook Phish Steals Passwords

I got an email from a colleague today: Subject: “My Facebook account got hacked.”
I wonder if you could give me some guidance here –
I received the following email from Facebook:
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From: Facebook [XXXXXX@facebook.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 5:58 AM
To: XXXXXXXXXXX
Subject: Security Warning From Facebook
Dear XXXXXXXXXX,
We have detected suspicious activity on your [...]



 New Facebook Phish Steals Passwords

I got an email from a colleague today: Subject: “My Facebook account got hacked.”
I wonder if you could give me some guidance here –
I received the following email from Facebook:
——————————————————————–
From: Facebook [XXXXXX@facebook.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 5:58 AM
To: XXXXXXXXXXX
Subject: Security Warning From Facebook
Dear XXXXXXXXXX,
We have detected suspicious activity on your [...]



 Why Debit Cards Are a Nightmare

Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert
Not all plastics cards are created equal. The major differences in credit vs. debit is in the protections (or lack of protections) that come along with the fine print. A debit card is connected directly to a person’s bank account and when compromised can devastate your bank balance.
I know too [...]



 Why Debit Cards Are a Nightmare

Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert
Not all plastics cards are created equal. The major differences in credit vs. debit is in the protections (or lack of protections) that come along with the fine print. A debit card is connected directly to a person’s bank account and when compromised can devastate your bank balance.
I know too [...]



 If You Care About Privacy Don’t Do These 8 Things

I don’t care as much about privacy like some people do. My concern is personal security. If I was concerned about people knowing “me” stuff then you wouldn’t be reading this because I’d live in a cave in Wyoming with no Internet and I’d blow glass all day. But personal security is something I deeply [...]



 If You Care About Privacy Don’t Do These 8 Things

I don’t care as much about privacy like some people do. My concern is personal security. If I was concerned about people knowing “me” stuff then you wouldn’t be reading this because I’d live in a cave in Wyoming with no Internet and I’d blow glass all day. But personal security is something I deeply [...]



 If You Want To Be an Identity Thief, Go To Jail

Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert
Willie Sutton a famous thief when asked why he robbed banks he was quoted saying, “Because that’s where the money is.” Where’s the money today? Identity Theft! What’s a great way to commit identity theft? Go to jail. Prisons in eight states let convicts work in jobs that give them [...]



 If You Want To Be an Identity Thief, Go To Jail

Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert
Willie Sutton a famous thief when asked why he robbed banks he was quoted saying, “Because that’s where the money is.” Where’s the money today? Identity Theft! What’s a great way to commit identity theft? Go to jail. Prisons in eight states let convicts work in jobs that give them [...]



 10 Wicked Inexpensive Ways to Secure Your Home

1. Call the cops. Most communities have programs in place where a law enforcement officer will inspect a personal home or apartment and make recommendations based on exiting vulnerabilities. Generally they will make those recommendations within your budget upon request.
2. Install signage. I bought 2 “Beware of Dog” [...]



 10 Wicked Inexpensive Ways to Secure Your Home

1. Call the cops. Most communities have programs in place where a law enforcement officer will inspect a personal home or apartment and make recommendations based on exiting vulnerabilities. Generally they will make those recommendations within your budget upon request.
2. Install signage. I bought 2 “Beware of Dog” [...]