October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, so McKenna’s written a letter to the scammers of the world with just a few simple requests. Personally, I think he’s been smoking that pakalolo again.Dear Scammers:Today, I received well over a hundred of your emailed love notes. Honestly, I wish I weren’t so popular with you. I know you won’t stop sending those virtual cards … [Read more...] about Three tips to protect your online security
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The iPhone 6 contest scams
You may have heard the news already, there are shipping delays for the iPhone 6. No wonder, given that the new phone broke even Apple’s own sales records. So, what does this have to do with scams? Not a thing—unless you’re looking for a way to win a new phone in one of the many contests currently being offered.Let’s take a closer look at one of the most popular on Facebook. … [Read more...] about The iPhone 6 contest scams
What if I click that link by mistake?
Anyone who’s ever marketed on Amazon will tell you that the company’s model is to “make more popular what’s already popular.” In that same vein, trouble seems to have a knack for compounding itself in the midst of turmoil. For instance, you’re juggling three balls in the air when a text message or email comes in. You know it’s a scam and you’re ready to delete it when—oops—you … [Read more...] about What if I click that link by mistake?
Why You Should Change Your Mobile Passwords Regularly
Smartphone theft is reaching epidemic proportions. A Consumer Reports survey found that 1.6 million Americans had their smartphones stolen in 2012 alone, and in big cities, the stats are even worse—in New York City, 40 percent of all thefts involved stolen smartphones, and in San Francisco, newer and popular smartphones were targeted in 50 percent of all thefts. Law enforcement … [Read more...] about Why You Should Change Your Mobile Passwords Regularly