Online criminals long ago realized that the simplest ruses are often the most effective. The malware campaign I discuss in this report is a good example of such a simple approach.
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More often than not, people become victims of phishing scams, online fraud, and malware attacks simply because they don’t take the time to think things through before proceeding.
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What The Hell is ‘WhatsApp’ and Why Should I Care?
by Brett M. Christensen July 19, 2019Almost every time I publish an article that discusses WhatsApp, at least one person will post a “What is WhatsApp?” comment.
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Why You Should Download a Copy of Your Facebook Information (And How to Do It)
by Brett M. Christensen July 19, 2019It’s a good idea to download a full copy of your Facebook information, store it in a safe place, and let those close to you know how to access it if the need arises.
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Albert (Tapper) Torney and the Can Car Sculptures That He Did NOT Make
by Brett M. Christensen July 11, 2019This story was first published on January 6, 2014 Outline Circulated message that features pictures of intricate model cars made from aluminium…
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New Facebook Security Issue — Millions of Passwords Stored in Plain Text
by Brett M. Christensen March 22, 2019In March 2019, Facebook revealed that millions of user passwords were stored in plain text within the company’s internal data systems.
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Beautiful Tribute Image Depicts New Zealand Fern With Muslim Terror Victims
by Brett M. Christensen March 20, 2019Australian cartoonist Pat Campbell has created a beautiful image that pays homage to those lost in the Christchurch terror attack.
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Four Ways That Fake-News Sites Trick People Into Believing and Sharing
by Brett M. Christensen February 14, 2019Many fake-news websites have appeared online in recent years. And more seem to be springing up all the time.
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This story was first published on January 7, 2014 Outline Caption on a circulating image depicting a roadway at the bottom of a…
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‘Google+ Account Going Away’ Notifications Causing Confusion
by Brett M. Christensen February 4, 2019Internet giant Google is currently notifying users via email that the company’s social network Google+ (G+) will soon be shut down