Category Archives: Security

the JoshMeister on Security: How to Preview Shortened URLs (TinyURL, bit.ly, is.gd, and more)

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

On many social networks, it’s a common practice to use shortened redirect URLs rather than linking directly to the (often much longer) original URL of a page. This is especially common when character limits are imposed, such as Twitter’s 140 … Continue reading →

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Malware Threatens to Sue BitTorrent Downloaders

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

Peer-to-peer file sharing is a major source of viruses, trojans, and other malware.  On service calls, I’ve frequently found Limewire downloads or Torrents that served as the entry point for malicious software. Be careful where you download from and be … Continue reading →

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N.Y. Firm Faces Bankruptcy from $164,000 E-Banking Loss — Krebs on Security

Posted on March 31, 2010 by

While it’s true that viruses are a nuisance, there are cases where it becomes criminal in the extreme. The article below discusses a case where a business person was using her computer as she normally would for online banking.  She … Continue reading →

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Would You Have Spotted the Fraud? — Krebs on Security

Posted on February 15, 2010 by

Card skimmers, in some respects, are rather impressive devices.  Designed to be invisible, they can be installed by criminals on ATMs, gas pumps, or essentially anything else with a card slot.  The principle is easy…your card gets scanned when you … Continue reading →

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Be Cautious With 2010 Census Workers

Posted on December 23, 2009 by

My hope is that most of you have already seen this information but it’s worth a repeat as we roll into 2010… “The big question is – how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a … Continue reading →

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Five Myths About Cybersecurity

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

A short read on a few myths surrounding your safety and security while online.  The bottom line is that you are responsible for your own safety and your own security.  Government can do things to help, but the effectiveness of … Continue reading →

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