Category Archives: phishing attacks

Cloud computing risks

The first lesson we all learn about protecting ourselves online is how to avoid phishing emails. They often claim to be from a bank, credit card issuer or even the IRS and ask the recipients to confirm their account numbers, login information or personally identifying information. Their intent, of course, is to trick people into [...]

BBB used in phishing scam

The Better Business Bureau has sent out an alert warning consumer that scammers are using the BBB in phishing e-mails. If you get an e-mail that appears to be from the Better Business Bureau, do not click on any of the links. Do not open any attachments. Do not divulge any personal information.