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Phish of the day: Beware tax-season email scams

Computers & Internet
By Christine Frietchen on February 5, 2012 in

Fishing

If you've noticed an uptick of spam in your junk mail folder lately, you're not alone. Scammers go into overtime around the holidays and into tax season, aiming to trick you into forking over personal information. These email sneak-attacks are called "phishing" and it's nothing new. What is new this year is that a lot of the bogus emails look like they're coming from banks, software companies and tax-preparation firms, hoping to trigger your click by making you think you won't get your tax refund or that there's been an error on your tax return. Here's how not to get suckered.

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Cybercrime hits nearly three out of four online users in U.S.

Computers & Internet
By Carl Laron on September 9, 2010 in

Cybercrime

Most Internet users are well aware of the risks they face when surfing the web. Still, the just released 2010 Norton Cybercrime Report reveals in startling detail just how widespread cybercrimes really are. In fact, nearly two-thirds of Internet users worldwide, and nearly three-quarters of those in the U.S., have been victimized by some type of online criminal activity. The toll in terms of time and money lost is not insignificant. But what could be even more important is that cybercrime often leaves its victims feeling just as helpless and fearful as if they were mugged at the gunpoint.

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Top tools to fight spam and take back your inbox

Computers & Internet
By Molly McLaughlin on June 20, 2010 in

spam filters

It seems just when we think we've beaten e-mail spam, a new type of malware emerges and once again our inboxes are inundated with offers for graduate degrees, "performance" enhancers and hot girls. What's a poor desk jockey to do? Find a spam filter that can stay one step ahead of the spammers. Your Internet service provider probably does a decent job filtering spam, but it's worthwhile to get extra protection if your spam problem is out of control. If you're a PC user, you may already have a security suite, but those packages aren't always the best at blocking spam. Our recently updated spam filter report covers standalone products that keep your inbox clean and your computer safe.

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