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Category Archives: hackers
Err on the side of caution when using social media
September 7, 2011 – 7:21 am
Believe it or not, there are a multitude of ways you can endanger your friends through social media. Here are just a few.
First of all, if your friend has told you he’s going on vacation, don’t post “Have a great trip!” on his wall. Doing this is like hanging a sign that says “come [...]
Don’t give it away on social media sites
March 7, 2011 – 8:42 am
Incidents of identity theft are increasing, and with each passing day, fraudsters get more savvy about how to steal your personal information. One of the most common way to steal information these days is through social media sites.
Identity thieves know that people have become too carefree about their personal information when it comes to posting [...]
Pentagon credit union laptop hacked
January 18, 2011 – 10:04 am
A laptop at a military personnel credit union has been hacked, putting active-duty service men and women, as well as other connected to the Pentagon, at risk for identity theft.
Pentagon Federal Credit Union, based in Alexandria, Va., sent a letter to its customers earlier this month alerting them to the security breach. A specific number [...]
Social network site makes home, cell phone info available
January 17, 2011 – 9:40 am
According to several Web sites and news agencies, Facebook has now made it possible for apps to read your home address and mobile telephone number.
In the “Request for Permission” window, which is the one you have to accept before using an app on the Facebook platform, you’ll see “Access my contact information,” with the [...]
Be leery of unsecured public Wi-Fi
January 12, 2011 – 8:51 am
Not all security breaches at an airport are found during those infamous security pat-downs. Some are much less obvious, but every bit as dangerous.
Airports all over the country offer free wireless Internet access, but hackers are making use of this as well. Hackers are using the service to set up fake wireless connections to steal [...]
Public Wi-Fi connections may be convenient, but are they safe?
December 28, 2010 – 9:47 am
Wireless connections have made the Internet much more accessible and convenient for people everywhere, especially for those who travel frequently. Wireless connections are available in our homes, offices, restaurants, parks, hotels, airports, cars and even on airplanes. This mobility allows us to be connected anywhere, anytime, and on numerous devices.
But is it safe?
Wi-Fi was [...]
