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SpyEye Banking Malware Continues to be a Threat

Date added: 22 February, 2022

Computers continue to be plagued by SpyEye banking malware all over the globe. In addition, this malware infection is proving to be very difficult to detect and remove when residing in computers with infected Windows operating systems. This is according to two prominent researchers from the ..

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Spear Phishing and Identity Theft

Spear Phishing: The New Threat By now, many people have at least heard about the practice of scamming ..

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Passport Identity Theft

Your passport is considered an extremely important document. This is because it is a definitive way to identify a ..

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Paper Shredders and Identity Theft

Identity theft is becoming more prevalent in today’s world. One tool that can be used to effectively fight identity..

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Nine arrested over an iPhone Identity ..

Recently, police have made a move to dismantle a network of criminal activity that involved global-wide fraud. In ..

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New Counterfeit Check Scams

A 22-year old Factoryville, Pennsylvania resident has been charged with identity theft, receiving stolen property and..

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New Identity Theft Scam Targets Job ..

Recently, the owner of Design 2 Keys LLC, Steven Miguel, began receiving calls regarding help-wanted ads that were ..

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Major corporate ID theft scam warning in ..

The Secretary of State, in Colorado, has issued a warning to the state’s registered businesses. These businesses ..

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Latest Identity Theft Scam Targets Online..

As if finding a job in this challenging economy isn’t bad enough, now job seekers have to be on the lookout for ..

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Latest Gmail Account Scam Alert!

Most people who access the Internet these days use some form of email for communication. For those that don’t have ..

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Latest Craigslist Identity Theft Scam

A recent Craigslist scam attempts to trick its victim into downloading dangerous spyware. This is done by ..

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IRS Warns of New Identity Theft Scams

There are many identity theft scams that can be found in most personal email in-boxes. In any given week, bogus ..

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Internet tracking via ‘zombie ..

Halloween may be upon us, but the proliferation of “zombies” is not confined to your local theater or television...

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Identity Thieves Want Your Health Care

The most insidious of all identity theft crimes is medical identity theft. This type of crime is a double-edge sword,..

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Instant Messaging Identity Theft Threats

Instant Messaging (IM) has become a primary source of online communication for many Internet users. It’s ..

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Illegal Immigrants and Identity Theft

In the workplace, today, many of the undocumented alien workers are using the identities of legitimate citizens. The ..

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Identity Theft Prosecution

Identity theft investigations are labor intensive. Additionally, Individual identity theft cases are generally looked..

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Identity Theft Insurance

There’s somewhat of a debate concerning identity theft insurance. Some analysts say identity theft insurance gives ..

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Identity Theft FAQ

How can my identity be stolen?There are actually a number of very simple ways thieves can steal enough personal data ..

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Identity Theft Facts and Statistics

Facts • Identity theft is defined as unauthorized or attempted use of existing credit cards (credit card ..

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Identity Theft Crisis in the Workplace

Digital Age Threats of Identity Theft Identity Theft can be found just about everywhere. It is one of the most..

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Identity Theft and Terrorism

Each year, over 10 million individuals are victims of identity theft. The question remains, just how effective are ..

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Identity Theft and Children’s Social ..

The far-reaching effects of identity theft have been felt by millions of people throughout the world. It is estimated..

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Identity Theft Adware, Spyware and ..

New methods of attack With the proliferation of adware, spyware and keyloggers new ..

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Identity Theft – Change-of-Address ..

One of the more recent tricks that are involved with identity theft scams revolves around the victim’s mail. The ..

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How Identity Theft Protection Works

Identity theft protection may, at first, seem like a complex subject. But actually, it’s relatively simple once you..

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Home Owner Identity Theft Rental Scams

The recent problems in the real estate market have led to some identity theft issues. Mainly, these involve the ..

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Holidays and Social Networking Identity ..

Identity theft scammers come in many different varieties. Some are quite crude in their methods of obtaining an ..

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Gamers Are at Risk for Identity Theft

Recently, the world’s largest fast food chain, McDonald’s, issued a formal statement that claimed its promotions ..

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Fake Parking Ticket Scam Linked to ..

A new variety of identity theft scam was discovered in Grand Forks, N.D. involving bogus parking tickets. Computer ..

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Fact and Fiction about Posting your ..

As national unemployment figures continue to remain high, you can find cybercriminals cashing in on the wave of ..

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Discarded Computers Can Lead to Identity ..

The next time you get ready to buy that new, faster and more advanced computer, think twice before you throw out your..

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Crimeware Threats to Your Security

The definition of crimeware relates to a distinct class of malware that is designed to add automation to cyber ..

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Common Identity Theft Scams: ..

One of the most common methods of obtaining personal information to be used in Identity Theft is called ..

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Credit Card Fraud and Hotels

Where Your Credit Card is Most Likely to Be Stolen The next time that you stay in a hotel, your room might end..

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Email Identity Theft Scams

Identity theft can take on many different forms. Some are more noticeable than others. Occasionally, we may run into ..

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Corporate Identity Theft

Most people have never heard of “corporate identity theft”. The general concept is that identity theft happens to..

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Cell Phone Identity Theft Scams

Some people feel that a stolen cell phone is really not such a big deal. This is especially true if the phone is not ..

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Beware of Fake AntiVirus Software Scams

A growing concern among consumers is the possibility of becoming a victim of identity theft. However, that concern ..

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Avoid Work-at-Home Identity Theft Scams

It goes without saying that the Internet is full of schemes, frauds and all forms of rip-offs designed to steal money..

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Internet Dating Scams are Becoming More ..

When one considers the possibility of finding “love” on the Internet, here is something to consider. Imagine that..

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Identity Theft – Hard Facts

Identity theft can happen to anyone, and the scary thing is that this type of crime is growing every year, and ..

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Facebook Identity Theft Scams are on the ..

How Facebook Scams Work One of the latest identity theft scams involves using personal information to open a ..

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The 7 Best Ways to Protect Your Identity ..

Your job takes you out on the road for a good portion of the year. You’ve figured out how to get past airport ..

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Free help, tips and advice on avoiding ..

With identity theft affecting millions of people, it is important you take precautions. Unfortunately, ..

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How to Fight Identity Theft

Take a step back and consider the sheer amount of important information collected about you. It’s astonishing to ..

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How to Report Identity Theft

Did you discover someone has stolen your identity and used it to commit fraud or other crimes? Or are you suspecting ..

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