Government Computer News
With Passwords, Simplicity Can Equal Strength
We all know that ‘remembering’ complex passwords can be a bit troublesome, which is why we use password managers, but if you insist on keeping a few passwords to memory you may want to hear these tips.
Cleveland.com
Tips For Fighting Identity Theft
With all the info out there on how [...]
DataStrategy
Cyber Crime Spreads Its Viruses
Cybercrime is constantly on the rise and here is a brief yet concise look at just how serious an issue it is. Could this wave of theft be the new virus to really watch out for?
Wcnc.com
New Identity Theft Scheme Surprises Victim
We’re all aware the crime of illegally using someone else’s [...]
Ecommerce Journal
10 Ways Hackers Could Break Into Your Online Account
Here is a quick guide on how hackers can compromise sensitive and personal information on your computer. And once you know how it works, you have the power to protect yourself.
abc 7 News
On Your Side: Email Phishing Scams Exposed
Email phishing scams are the age-old way [...]
redOrbit
Phishers Use Loopholes, New Tech To Step Up Attacks
Cyber criminals no longer rely on the Nigerian email phishing hoax, but now “location-based spam” which takes victims to sites related to local disasters or other topics of interest seem to be the new phishing trend.
kvue.com
Saving vs. Remembering Passwords
A quick Q&A with some simple yet important questions [...]
The Online News Hour
Cyber Crime and Spying Threaten National Security
The FBI has ranked cyber crime as the third-greatest threat to U.S. national security, after nuclear war and weapons of mass destruction. Here is a look at some examples of online crimes.
The Wichita Eagle
Scam Mimics Visa Security Program
Phony messages instructing Visa credit card -holders to sign [...]
Computer Act!ve
Children Hack Friend’s And Family’s Online Accounts
Children hacking into and impersonating friend’s online accounts? Facebook trends that could unknowingly put your passwords at risk? This is an interesting look at how the new generation perceive online identity.
Government Technology
Phishing For Passwords
You may think you know everything about password protection, but sometimes basic rules are [...]
InformationWeek
Obama Cybersecurity Team Consults Rights Groups
U.S. President Obama and his cybersecurity team are working side by side with civil liberties groups, trying to ensure that steps taken towards securing the US nation’s computer infrastructure don’t cross any civil liberty boundaries.
FT.com
New Alert After Online Theft Doubles
This UK published article talks about the growing rate of online [...]
DarkReading
Comcast Customer Usernames, Passwords Exposed In Possible Phishing Attack
8,000 customer account information made public online? If one of the exposed passwords was reused for other accounts, someone could have access not only to one customer account, but all others with that same password.
Alibaba.com
Be Alert For a New Phishing Email!
If you have an account with alibaba.com, [...]
Examiner.com
New Identity Theft Law
The 2008, Section 114 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) does aim to protect financial institutions from identity theft, but just what is a financial institution? You might want to know.
Alibaba.com
Prevent Company Identity Theft
Some very useful tips on how to keep your company out of the hands of cyber [...]
pcmag.com
ID Theft Tops List of 2008 Consumer Complaints
It’s no surprise, identity theft is consistent at placing number one in consumer complaint reports and 2008 is no exception. Here are a few statistics from the Federal Trade Commission.
vnunet.com
Poor Password Practice Putting Users At Risk
Gartner research proves that internet users are using poor password management habits and [...]
Passpack Desktop 2.0 beta3 ready – http://bit.ly/8lkA4M
Just fixed a bug, the People and Messages tabs were freezing. Should work OK now. Thanks to users for the heads up!
Updating servers for the next 20 minutes. Service may be spotty or read only. If you can’t save changes, wait and try again later.
UPDATE: Complete. Thanks for your patience!
Passpack It! button tip: if you can’t train a site, double-click your button and use the Feedback tab. It’ll be queued for fixing.
Ok folks, as promised, it’s almost here. And, as always, we’re letting some lucky people get a sneak peek in exchange for running it through the wringer for us. Get on the tester’s list. Tester list is full, sorry.
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