Online Safety
Sony sued over Playstation Network hack that exposed millions
Sony has been slapped with a class action suit over the Playstation network hack that exposed millions to possible identity theft.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Defend online accounts against hackers with password crackers
Your password can be the easiest way to protect your accounts from cybercriminals or the easiest way for them to steal your money ...
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Epsilon database hack exposes millions to phishing attacks
Hackers broke into the Epsilon database to steal customer names and email addresses from at least a dozen major U.S. banks and retailers.
Monday, April 4th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Jeffrey Cox Twitter gaffe slays another career with social media
Jeffrey Cox was recently fired from his attorney job because of comments made on Twitter. Using social media can have real world consequences.
Saturday, February 26th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Beware the new IRS e-mail phishing scam, taxpayers
Beware the latest wave of IRS e-mail scams, taxpayers. The IRS will never ask for your personal data by e-mail, only on a tax return form.
Friday, February 18th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Lovely Faces scraped from Facebook without permission
Facebook, which has prompted identity theft concerns, may sue dating site Lovely Faces for scraping data and pictures without permission.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Facebook phone number sharing is latest privacy issue debate
Facebook phone number sharing confused users into allowing developers access to contact information upon installation of a new application.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Thousands of stolen iTunes accounts sold on Chinese auction site
About 50,000 stolen iTunes accounts for sale on TaoBao offer as much as $200 in iTunes content for as little as $30 ...
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
The ePrivacy app: See-who-views-your-profile Facebook scam
Watch out for one of the latest Facebook scams. The ePrivacy app promises to show you everyone who views your profile. Don't fall for it ...
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Virtual home burglary yet another peril of Facebook
Virtual home burglary may be coming to a Facebook account near you. An Italian woman's micropurchases were recently snagged by cyberthieves.
Thursday, October 28th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Firesheep Firefox extension: sidejacking made easy makes a point
Once you know how easily Firesheep can steal info and hack your Facebook account, your coffee shop wi-fi experience will never be the same.
Monday, October 25th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Are chat rooms dangerous?
When it comes to chat rooms, one of the best things to remember is that the person you're chatting with is probably someone you don't know.
Friday, October 15th, 2010 by By $ Bonnie Jones
You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Facebook Places: the privacy issues of location-based networking
Facebook Places location-based networking broadcasts users' locations to mobile advertisers and people they may or may not know. READ MORE...
Thursday, August 19th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
EPPICard: Less phishing, more administrative fees
The EPPICard debit card that allows access to the quick payday of state benefits can be loaded with fees and put users in danger of a scam.
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Hackers plant pages on university websites
Hackers seeking to profit from schools' good names have planted hundreds of unauthorized pages on university websites over the past few days.
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 by By Andrea Parrish
Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Does ZabaSearch make your private information public?
ZabaSearch is a public-records search engine that compiles publicly available information. How does it work, and can you opt-out? READ ON...
Friday, May 21st, 2010 by By Mary Rice
How do I delete my Facebook account? Protecting your privacy
Find out how to deactive or delete your Facebook account, and find out why so many people are doing just that. READ MORE...
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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