The Digital Sheepdog
New Window's Based Trojan
For those of you who are Microsoft OS users, you may want to be aware of this sly new Trojan that is designed to wait until the victim logs in to their bank account. The malware then presents the customer with a message stating that a credit has been made to his account by mistake, and that the account has been frozen until the errant payment is transferred back.…
Android, Windows Mobile And Blackberry Security
Given some of the recent Malware challenges surrounding the Adroid, Blackberry and Windows Mobile cellphone operating systems that I have discussed here in this bog, I thought the users of these devices might be interested in a product from "Lookout Mobile Security" that is receiving huge positive reviews in the mobile industry. …
Are You Being Watched
Monitoring Software Detection:
Given some of the real concerns surrounding monitoring software, especially when it comes to cyberstalking, cyber-bulling and dating abuse, here are a couple of articles that I thought would be of interest, to help you identify if your computer and/or cellphone has been downloaded with covert monitoring software:
Beware Of Spoofing
Beware Of Spoofing:
There have been several companies that have sprung up over the past few years that promote something called “spoofing”, one of the largest being “Spoofcard” http://www.spoofcard.com/. Spoofing is the ability to hide (or make others believe that you are someone else) your digital identity from a person that you are connecting with via cellphone, SMS/MMS or even email, with the intent to play a practical joke on a person you know.
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Is Your Smartphone Sharing Private Information ???
Is Your Smartphones Sharing Private Information ???
In an early blog posting on the topic of cell phones, smartphones, and PDA’s, I spoke about how this market has become very prone to malicious software that is designed to harvest personal information from these devices, and then sends it to a third party. …
Scambusters.org
For those who are looking for a one stop shopping site to learn everything there is to know about on-line fraud, identity theft and urban legends, then Scambusters.org is the place to go !!!!!!! Check them out, you will be amazed at the information contained on this site.....
Some More University Must Have Tech Items
Here are some links for those who are heading off to University or College that talk about the must have techno gadgets and Apps to ease the educational experience.
http://gadget-gift-stores-review.toptenreviews.com/top-10-student-survival-apps.html?…
Digital Dating Abuse
Digital Dating Abuse:
Most of us have heard about cyberbullying, but what about “Digital Dating Abuse”. The difference between cyberbullying and digital dating abuse; cyberbullying usually involves at least two people who don’t like one another, while digital dating abuse usually involves two people who usually like one another and are attracted or dating one another. …
On-line Passwords
Time To Create A Safe Password:
Earlier this year, an Internet security company called Imperva, looked at over 32 million passwords that had been hacked, and here’s their top 20 list of the most common passwords being used by the general public :
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Data Mining,The Slippery Slope
Will Canada Follow Along, I Hope Not:
Recently a ruling by the United States Federal Trade Commission gave Internet data mining companies the legal right to collect our past, present and future posts on social networks, like Facebook and Twitter, and then sell it to employers as a “background” checking service for potential job applicants. …
Wi-Fi Camera Dangers
Wireless Camera Dangers:
With the prices of technological gadgets dropping with increased competition, more and more of us are turning to affordable ways to use technology to stay safe. With convenience however come risks. As an example, I know that many families are now using Wi-Fi cameras to keep tabs on their new baby while sleeping,
Password Protect Your Mobile Devices
Password Protect Your Mobile Devices
Over the past year, travellers who have passed through US airports have left behind over 11,000 mobile devices including laptops, tablets, thumb drives, and smartphones leaving the owners open to information, financial and identity theft. …
Trust and Social Engineering
Trust And Social Engineering:
I have known for a while (and now the below noted scientific research is supporting this belief), that the criminal element has foud it very easy to build “trust”, while engaging others in social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. …
Selling or Trading Your Computer, Be Cautious........
Selling or Trading Your Computer, Be Cautious:
In today’s world where the criminal element is attempting to steal your identity or personal information, how many of us are ensuring that when we sell, trade, or even throw out or old computer, laptop, or smartphone that we are ensuring we wipe them of all personal data.…
Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship 101
This book came about as a result of parents asking us about how safe the Internet is for their children to surf freely. Out of this question, we started our research, which in-turn helped us in designing our Internet safety seminar called, “Internet Safety/ Digital Citizenship 101 for Parents: Keeping Youth, Young Adults, and Families Safer, and Protecting Their On-Line Digital Footprint While Interacting In The Cyber World.” …
Surrendering Our Privacy
Surrendering Our Privacy:
Given that the Internet has now created this enabling digital echo system that many of us have been sucked into out of convenience or necessity, are we the users really thinking about the privacy concerns associated with such access?????
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Fleeing Domestic Violence
I just finished reading an article by Internet safety expert Linda Criddle called "Internet Safety For Victims of Violence". As a serving law enforcement professional who has had to deal with many survivors of domestic violence, in my opinion this article should be a mandatory read for anyone who is fleeing domestic violence. …
Identity Theft
McAfee has released a virtual book type learning tool to help on-line users understand identity theft and the various ways that the criminal element can use to gather your personal information to use to their advantage. I must admit that it is a slick presentation especially for those who are not up to speed on this real on-line threat. …
Texting and driving dangers
Let's be honest, we have all done it, BUT have we really thought about the consequences of texting and driving which is now the #3 killer of youth on our roadways. The above noted AT&T documentary on the topic really drives home the dangers associated with texting and driving.......
Are Canadian Schools Ready
Are Canadian Schools Ready For The Digital “Evolution”
In early July of this year, the South Korean Ministry of Education reported that by the end of 2015, they will have moved all student over to digital school books using tablet technology (such as the iPad), and are willing to spend 2 billion dollars US to make it happen:
Back To School
Even though school just got out, now's the time to be thinking about the newest and most functional techno gadgets for those young people heading of to highschool, college or university. Just found this site that can help.
Cell Phones/Smartphones/PDA's
Some interesting statistics specific to cell phones/Smartphone/PDA’s:
- Cell phones, which have under 30 years in existence, are one of the most rapid developing technologies the world has ever known, which was estimated to have reached the 4 billion mark by the end of 2008.
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Who's Watching !!!!!!
Several months ago I brought to the attention of users at another forum, a software program known as "Firesheep" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3NAM8oG ... re=related ) This computer based program allowed "creepers" to view on-line sessions in places like Facebook, Twitter, Google and Amazon where a user was accessing these sites via an open and unsecured WiFi network. …
