What is Malware?

by Rose Owens | Fraud and Scams, Software

What is malware? Here is a list of some frequently asked questions about Malware to help you out in your future battles against them: What is Malware? | Everything You Need to Know About Malware 1. What is Malware? Malware is the shortened form of the words Malicious...

Internet Scams To Avoid | How To Tell If It’s A Scam

by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams, Scam Prevention

These days, Internet scams come in thousands of different forms and styles, and a lot of people get confused and concerned over the possible severity. How can you tell if you’ve already been a victim of online scams? What are the different kinds of Internet...

Capital One thinks I am an exceptional tipper!

by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams

It’s not uncommon for one of my credit card companies to reject a big purchase of mine in the name of fraud protection. Especially, if I am purchasing something out of state or out of the country. But I’m not sure I’ve ever seen fraud protection like...

Servers stealing your credit card information is a real thing

by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams

I’m sure you’ve heard it a thousand times. It’s the go to defense people use when someone tells them that they are afraid to use their credit card on the Internet. I’ve even muttered it myself many times. “You know, using your credit card...

Ads as vehicles for malicious attacks on mobiles

by Sponsored Post | Fraud and Scams, Mobile Devices

SPONSORED POST Mobile technology has seen a surge in usage over the last 5 years as users check email, watch media, and communicate using their mobile devices, but what are the risks as we shift all or some of our communications to mobile platforms? Read on as IT...

I call B.S. on these four technology theft stories

by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams

Sometimes I feel like people just want to blame everything on technology. Case in point the email below. It supposedly explains how technology has made it so easy for thieves to do their job. But I’m not convinced. And to prove it I’m going to list the...

Don’t click that link! [TIP OF THE DAY]

by Patric Welch | Email, Fraud and Scams, Tips

If you receive an email with nothing but a link to a website, don’t click it. Even if it appears to be from one of your friends. The chances are very high your friend’s email account was compromised and the link is malicious. Instead of clicking, delete...

Ductivity virus now affecting millions

by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams

I don’t normally do this because I’m not a fan of spreading fear but a newly discovered virus is spreading rapidly through the Internet—and it looks like it could have some serious effects. The virus, dubbed Ductivity, infects your computer by...

Proof that using the same password everywhere is a bad idea

by support | Fraud and Scams, Websites

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Do not use the same password on every website. Need more convincing? Read on. Evernote, an extremely popular brain-dumping website, recently announced it was the victim of a data breach in which hackers gained...

WARNING! All Wi-Fi hotspots are not created equal

by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams

As cellular providers continue to put the clamps on unlimited data plans, people are looking more and more for free Wi-Fi hotspots, especially when outside their home. But just because your smartphone or tablet indicates a Wi-Fi hotspot is available in your area...