Entries from July 2008

QUICK TIPS FOR SECURING YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM

Date July 30, 2008

As technology has advanced more and more people have become computer savvy. While some use computers only for emails and games many are using their computers for everything from communication to online banking and investing to shopping. Security of our computers has now become a huge problem as well an enormous market potential. Learn how to secure your computer today and you will rest easier tonight.

It seems there are hackers, crackers, spies, and viruses at every turn. Some only want to learn about your personal preferences in order that they can possibly sell something to you in the future, but others may want to phish your personal information and identity for resale.

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ONLINE BANKING AND E-COMMERCE: TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Date July 10, 2008

Access to information and entertainment, credit and financial services, and products from every corner of the world is greater than earlier generations could ever have imagined. Thanks to the Internet, consumers may order products, download games and music, or conduct online banking 24 hours a day.

However, the flip side is that the Internet also affords online scammers, hackers, and identity thieves access to personal computers, information, finances, and much more. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there are millions of victims of identity theft a year. It’s often difficult to know how thieves obtain a victim’s personal information, but instances of ID theft often start when online data is stolen.

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