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Network Flaw Causes Scary Web ErrorSunday, January 17, 2010 7:35 AM

A Georgia mother and her two daughters logged onto Facebook from mobile phones last weekend and wound up in a startling place: strangers' accounts with full access to troves of private information.



Network Flaw Causes Scary Web Error

Categories: F.Y.I.'s, Web Security

What Happens Next in Google's Standoff with China?Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:41 AM

Google jolted investors and China this week by threatening to quit the Communist Party-run nation over censorship and hacking ... and both sides are tight-lipped about what they expect to happen next.



What Happens Next in Google's Standoff with China?

Categories: Web Security

Is your computer open to hacks?Saturday, January 23, 2010 10:56 AM

There is an excellent service provided free at Gibson Research Corporation call 'Shields Up!' that I recommend.

Just about every attack on computer systems are through open ports, ShieldsUP! has performed 85,711,708 system tests and is the Internet's quickest, most popular, reliable and trusted, free Internet security checkup and information service. And now in its Port Authority Edition, it's also the most powerful and complete.Check your system here, and begin learning about using the Internet safely.

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Facebook users beware!Wednesday, March 17, 2010 11:47 AM

Who’s checking your Facebook profile? Scammers.

by Rik Ferguson

Yet another variation on a Spam theme for Facebook to deal with tonight. I have identified at least 25 different copies of the same rogue app with names such as peeppeep-pro, profile-check-online and stalk-my-profile

http://countermeasures.trendmicro.eu/whos-checking-your-facebook-profile-scammers/

Categories: F.Y.I.'s, Web Security

Malware as reported by CNET NewsWednesday, March 24, 2010 12:41 PM

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