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Scan Your Computer

Once you have installed an anti-virus and/or anti-spyware package, you should scan your entire computer periodically. If your anti-virus package has the ability to automatically scan specific files or directories and prompt you at set intervals to perform complete scans, enable this feature. What can I do to protect my computer? Don’t click on pop-up…

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Cyber Bullying: What You Need To Know To Keep Your Family Safe

The Internet allows instantaneous connections with people from across the street or across the world. Because of the perceived anonymous nature of communicating online, however, some individuals use the Internet as a medium to communicate in inappropriate, harmful, and even threatening ways.  A growing concern has been the use of the Internet to “bully” or…

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Remote Desktop Access to Infected PCs Being Sold by the Unit

Security researchers from RSA warn that cyber criminals are increasingly selling remote desktop access to infected computers by the unit based on several criteria. Such services are being offered by the traditional CC shops that specialize in the selling of stolen credit card information. “It is rather common that CC shop operators are also bot-herders…

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Phishing Alert – Epsilon Data Breach

Information about the recent Epsilon Breach On March 30th, Epsilon, a major e-mail marketing services provider experienced a security breach that compromised the customer data of some of the businesses that utilize Epsilon for their e-mail marketing needs. The breach affects over 90 high profile companies including but not limited to drugstore chain Walgreens, electronics…

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Hole in US Airways plane was caused by a bullet, sources say

A hole in a US Airways jet that landed in Charlotte, North Carolina, was caused by a bullet that pierced the passenger cabin, three government sources told CNN March 29. Officials believe the bullet was fired in Charlotte, after passengers had exited the aircraft, one source said. The hole was discovered after the Boeing 737-400…