Computer scientists at Carnegie-Mellon University have found using games to educate users about phishing scams is more effective than expecting us to read security manuals. As part of their research, they developed Anti-Phishing Phil, an interactive game that explains how …[Continue]
How Can You Know You Are Shopping On A Safe Website?
Most wise online shoppers exercise caution when shopping online, just as they would be cautious shopping in person at a store. Our privacy provides us with protection and having that privacy taken from you and used by a thief, makes …[Continue]
Safety When Shopping Online This Christmas
Shopping online can be scary for even the most Internet savvy shopper simply because there are so many ways that thieves can take advantage of you as you make your online holiday purchases. Of course not all websites are going …[Continue]
Safeguard the Credit Card While Christmas Shopping Online
Introduction The last thing that you want to think about as you are preparing your Christmas gift list is if you will be taken advantage of as you make your purchases. Most online Christmas shoppers choose to shop by using …[Continue]
Safety Tips For Online Christmas Shopping
Shopping online for holiday gifts is both easy and exciting. You can find all kinds of unique gifts on the Internet that you simply would not be able to find at your local stores. There are also many deals to …[Continue]
Best Defense Against Phishing
The best defense against spoof (fake or phishing) emails is to be educated and informed about how to spot them. eBay has a good tutorial on how to protect yourself, as does Stop-Phishing.com from the University of Indiana. Number one …[Continue]
Need To Know: Cell Phone Safety Tips and Privacy Tips
At a time when cell phones are as much of a necessity for some as their car keys and wallets, it is important to be aware of what kinds of dangers are present when you choose to use a cell …[Continue]
Keep Your Child’s Identity Safe On Facebook
The following is what parents need to know to keep their child safe on facebook: Facebook is considered one of the safest social utility sites. Unlike MySpace only people who are on your child’s friends list or in their network …[Continue]
