The Anti-Phishing Working Group website displays phishy emails currently
circulating on the Internet. If you have a question on whether or not
an email in your inbox is fraudulent, take a look at this website and
compare your email with other fraudulent emails.
Make Sure You Don't Get Hacked On A Wi-Fi Hotspot – “When You Least Expect It”
Wi-Fi hotspots provide everyone with a convenient and relaxing way to connect to the Internet. Whether you're in a coffee shop, sipping on a mocha latte while chatting online with a friend, or feverishly working in a library conducting research and writing a term paper. Unfortunately, you may not be the only one using the convenience of a Wi-Fi hotspot for your own personal needs.
Cyber criminals are now finding ways to exploit open Wi-Fi hotspots to steal your credit cards and break into your computer. They use tactics such as setting up impostor hotspots, sniff your website traffic as it's transmitted to a hotspot or even use a hotspot's network to connect directly to your computer.
While this may all sound scary, these threats shouldn't prevent you from using Wi-Fi hotspots. There are simple steps you can take to minimize your risk, and severely decrease your chances of becoming a victim of cyber crime. If you follow these tips and protect yourself, the odds are your financial information and computer will remain safe and secure.
