Here’s an interesting article from BBC news on how a radio reporter helped track down the bad guys.
Oct 06
A couple of stories here from the BBC indicating that people are still falling for phishing schemes.
It obviously bears repeating; NEVER give out your username and/or password to anyone. Ever. Not by phone, email, snail mail or in person.
Legitimate companies will never solicit you for your personal information, so assume that if you are ever contacted and any personal information is requested that it is a scam.
Sep 29
Microsoft Launches Free Security
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If you are a Windows user, it would be a good idea to investigate this offering from Microsoft.
You will have to be proactive because “It’s not being included as part of the operating system or as an automatic update,” said Cliff Evans, head of security and privacy at Microsoft UK.
