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Financial Scams 2012: The Latest Twists in the Ever-Evolving Art of the Con
7:00AM 1/05/2012
You're not going to fall for the old Nigerian prince scam anymore -- but the fraudsters know that, and they've moved on, too. Here are some financial scams that made the rounds in 2011 -- and will likely be back in some form this year.
The Top 10 Looming Computer Security Threats of 2012
3:00PM 1/03/2012
Cyber-security no longer means only protecting your computer from ne'er-do-wells. Hackers are cracking codes on all sorts of devices and getting sneaky about breaking into everything from cell phones to car systems.
Phishers Are Getting Smarter, But So Are the E-Cops
8:00AM 12/08/2011
Traditional phishing -- where hackers attempt to acquire personal data from individuals in hopes of defrauding them -- is bad enough. But even more alarming is the rise of a new kind of attack: "spear phishing."
Internet Insecurity: The 25 Worst Passwords of 2011
11:30AM 11/15/2011
You've got locks on your doors, but all that stands between criminals and your bank account data is the word "password." Really? Here are 24 more passwords you shouldn't use.
How to Create a Safe, Memorable Online Password
8:00AM 7/09/2011
If your idea of a smart password is your first car followed by your mother's name, get with the program. Hackers have recently stung Fox News, Apple, the IMF, Lockheed Martin and Gmail: How can you expect to protect yourself with lazy wordplay? DailyFinance offers this guide.
Identity Theft Tips for Sony PlayStation Hack Victims
10:00AM 5/10/2011
The massive hack of Sony's PlayStation Network in late April compromised the personal information of more than 100 million users, leaving them vulnerable to identity theft. The theft targeted members of the PlayStation Network, which connects users of the video game to each other, Sony and other...
The Truth About Identity Theft Protection Services
11:00AM 4/12/2011
Columns, People, JP Morgan Chase, Verizon, Target Corp, Citigroup, Credit, Best Buy
With identity theft on the rise, more consumers are actively seeking ways to protect themselves. New companies have sprung up to address their fears, but how well do they really work?
The databases of the world's largest email marketer were hacked last week, which means customers of major brands such as Citi, Marriott and Disney may soon find their in-boxes filling up with phishing scams.
Epsilon hosts databases of more than 2,500 clients, including seven of the Fortune 10,...
Hit By the Epsilon Security Breach? Here's How to Protect Your Personal Information
12:30PM 4/04/2011
Technology, JP Morgan Chase, Kraft Foods, Verizon, Citigroup, Walt Disney, Best Buy, Market News
After a major weekend security breach, big banks and credit-card issuers are warning customers that hackers may have gotten access to some of their personal data. If you think yours may have been compromised, here are a few steps that you can take.
Three Ways You're Making Yourself Vulnerable to Cyber Crime
12:00PM 12/16/2010
Do you wear seatbelts? Avoid raw eggs? Get a flu shot? In other words, do you behave in ways aimed at protecting your safety and your overall health? Now answer this: Do you have a password on your mobile phone? Do you tell your social networking sites where you are?
If so, you're not as...
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