In an out-of-court settlement, Facebook has agreed to shutdown Beacon, as well as, fund a foundation to promote online privacy.
Beacon is a Facebook marketing program. The program was based on “trusted referrals”. A Facebook members’ friends would be notified of purchases made through Beacon. The problem was… Facebook members did [...]
Alert — There has been a resurgence of an email virus that installs malware on the victim’s computer. The email claims to be from a delivery company, such as, the UPS, FedEx or DHL. Do not open the email. Definitely, do not unzip the email attachment.
The email usually looks something like [...]
Be aware there is a phishing scam propagating. Do not click on the link, nor provide any information. The email usually reads like this:
Subject: Notice of Underreported Income
Taxpayer ID: id-00000174073547US
Tax Type: INCOME TAX
Issue: Unreported/Underreported Income (Fraud Application)
Please review your tax statement on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website (click on the link below):
review [...]
I was just attacked by a virus (ANTIVIRUS PRO 2009), it masked itself as a antiviral program. I did not download it. It downloaded itself. I may have exposed myself with a few websites I viewed. I’m thinking that’s how i got it. I’ts some sort… of rouge. I didn’t [...]
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