Friday, July 6, 2012

Computer Identity Theft - Fri Jul 6, 2012

Lithuanian admits ID theft plot
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
With that access, someone could have intercepted financial information from
online transactions and installed viruses that would have infected other
computers, Hull said. Petrauskas, using the identity “Dr. Smurf,”
offered the log-in credentials for ...
<http://triblive.com/news/2145233-74/information-petrauskas-hull-company-fbi-passwords-selling-access-agent-computers>

Security tips to stay safe this summer
Help Net Security
If you can avoid it, never use a shared computer: If using a shared or
public computer on vacation is a must, prevent identity theft by making
sure your account doesn't automatically save your password and user ID. If
you suspect the computer's ...
<http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13201>


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Child Identity Theft - Fri Jul 6, 2012

Don't run with scissors; use them to protect kids from ID theft
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Parents teach their children to look both ways before crossing the street
and not to talk to strangers. And what parent hasn't uttered "Don't forget
your jacket," or "Don't talk with your mouth full" at some point? But
"Watch out for ID theft ...
<http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/dont-run-with-scissors-use-them-to-protect-kids-from-id-theft-643338/>

BMO Financial Tip of the Week: Teach Your Children About Online Financial ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Protect your information: Never give out your credit card number (or your
PIN) to anyone, including your children. Explain to them the importance of
protecting your personal information from identity theft. Include your
child in the process: If you are ...
<http://www.marketwatch.com/story/bmo-financial-tip-of-the-week-teach-your-children-about-online-financial-safety-while-you-protect-your-personal-finances-2012-07-05>


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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

New ire started over Facebook e-mail change : http://usat.ly/N5ja14

Twitter releases transparency report : http://usat.ly/P5JvQp

National Grid warns customers of billing scam : http://usat.ly/LVGTTO