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FBI Warns of Malware Phishing Scam – PCWorld
FBI Warns of Malware Phishing Scam PCWorld By Michael Cooney, NetworkWorld So long as people click on unsolicited attachments in e-mail, scammers will invent new ways to take their money, identities and more. The FBI last week issued a warning on one such new Internet blight called “Gameover,” … and more
FBI warns of new Zeus-based malware in phishing scam – PC Advisor
FBI warns of new Zeus-based malware in phishing scam PC Advisor By Michael Cooney | Network World US | 06 January 12 So long as people click on unsolicited attachments in email, scammers will invent new ways to take their money, identities and more. The FBI today issued a warning on one such new Internet blight … and more
Police: Social Network With Caution — Don’t Connect With Criminals – Patch.com
Police: Social Network With Caution — Don't Connect With Criminals Patch.com If a link prompts you to log in again — it's most likely a phishing scam . Research other online internet safety resources. There are plenty of other resources to help you learn more about Internet safety. One place to start is the Connect Safely …
TPD Says Caller Trying To Scam Citizens – WIBW
TPD Says Caller Trying To Scam Citizens WIBW He says the calls appear to be a common ” phishing” scam . Police remind people to never give out account or credit card information over the phone to any caller, no matter who they claim to be (this also applies to e-mails and other internet demands for … and more
Police warn public about Internet fraud – Chatham Daily News
Police warn public about Internet fraud Chatham Daily News Chatham-Kent police are warning people about another email scam after receiving a recent complaint. The person received an email from an unknown source claiming to be from the Department of Revenue with the Government of Canada. … and more
Carl Kanowsky: Lawyers can be victims, too – Signal
Carl Kanowsky: Lawyers can be victims, too Signal Most of us have been targets of one type of Internet or email scam or another. Have you been notified by the Nigerian Embassy that it's holding onto $22 million that your long-lost Aunt Mildred left you? Or maybe you've received emails alerting you …
JSTOR and the Case of the Over-Downloader – New Yorker (blog)
New Yorker (blog) JSTOR and the Case of the Over-Downloader New Yorker (blog) Combined with Justice Potter Stewart's pornography test, the CFAA has become a sort of Internet martial law for prosecutors: we know Internet crime when we see it, and we'll punish it as we see fit. A number of cases have involved the CFAA, … and more
Charges Laid In Internet Property Rental Scam – CJOB
Charges Laid In Internet Property Rental Scam CJOB A 23-year old Winnipeg man is facing numerous charges in connection with an internet scam involving rental property in Ontario. The Winnipeg Police Service's commercial crime unit led the investigation. A suspect was picked up in the 24-hundred block … and more
Law enforcement warns of Internet phishing scam – Standard Speaker
Law enforcement warns of Internet phishing scam Standard Speaker Several area residents have been victimized recently by an Internet scam, according to Butler Township police. People targeted by the “Yahoo Email Verification Scam,” many of whom are Yahoo email users, receive an email instructing them to verify their …
BCR Warns of Phishing E-Mail – SPAMfighter News
BCR Warns of Phishing E-Mail SPAMfighter News Furthermore, clients are recommended that they should instantly notify the bank about the phishing scam . However, if anyone isn't sure about the way for contacting BCR, he should go to the financial institution's Internet site and note the exact …