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Robert Siciliano - IDTheftSecurity.com - Boston | 19/05/2011 | 1613 views

Reed College’s entire website was recently copied and replicated, but with the fictitious name “University of Redwood.” The Wall Street Journal reports, “Officials at Reed suspect the site is part of a scheme to collect application fees from prospective students in Hong Kong and Asia.” Presumably, scammers could simply... Tags: Security, Risk & regulation

Robert Siciliano - IDTheftSecurity.com - Boston | 10/05/2011 | 1644 views

4 Tips to Avoid bin Laden Scams

After Osama bin Ladens Death a flurry of internet scams hit the internet. Most notably scam emails with links to pictures, videos and phony Facebook messages with links to videos that don’t exist. When clicking these links your PC can be infected with a RAT which is a remote access Trojan and all your information may end up in the hands of a... Tags: Security, Risk & regulation

Robert Siciliano - IDTheftSecurity.com - Boston | 08/05/2011 | 2449 views

Most Unwanted Criminals Dumpster Divers Sly Spies

There is no shortage of bad guys, identity thieves, and hackers trying to separate you from your money. They range from previously discussed pickpockets, Trojan viruses, and ATM skimmers to dumpster divers, spies, and wireless hackers. Dumpster Diver Dan is a liar who poses as a garbage man and turns trash into cash. Dan dives into dumpsters and t... Tags: Security, Risk & regulation

Robert Siciliano - IDTheftSecurity.com - Boston | 08/05/2011 | 2179 views

Most Unwanted Identity Theft Criminals

Here is a tongue-in-cheek list of the most unwanted identity thieves, describing the various techniques thieves use to steal your information. It’s clever and, unfortunately, very real. Pauly the Pickpocket & Sally Sticky Fingers work as a team to lift wallets and mobile devices from pockets and purses, often in broad daylight. Sally cre... Tags: Security, Risk & regulation