28. March 2010 by admin.

Researchers are investigating ways to use technology which can determine a typist’s age, sex and culture within ten keystrokes by monitoring their speed and rhythm.Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1260548/Paedophiles-tracked-way-use-keyboard-online.html#ixzz0jU6h56eA

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17. March 2010 by admin.

Online crime complaints increased substantially once again last year, according to the report. The IC3 received a total of 336,655 complaints, a 22.3 percent increase from 2008. The total loss linked to online fraud was $559.7 million; this is up from $265 million in 2008.Source: IC3.gov 

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6. February 2010 by admin.

Synopsis: Electronic dissemination of indecent material. Provides that a child commits a delinquent act if the child creates, transmits, or possesses a photograph, video, or other material that shows a minor engaging in sexual conduct. Creates a defense to child exploitation, possession of child pornography, and dissemination of material harmful to minors if the defendant is a child, the offense constitutes a delinquent act, and: (1) the photograph, video, or other material does not show a child less than thirteen (13) years of age; or (2) the defendant did not knowingly or intentionally transmit or display the photograph, video, or other material to ten or more persons. Requires a child’s parent to participate in outpatient treatment or an educational program if a juvenile court orders the child to receive outpatient treatment or to attend an educational program.
Effective: July 1, 2010.

Source: Indiana General Assembly Senate Bill 0224

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29. December 2009 by admin.

December 28, 2009

2009 is turning out be a banner year for the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).  Experts predict the Center will end the year with close to 350,000 complaints.  That’s a heck of a lot more than last year in which a record 275,284 complaints were received.  2010 will probably set another record.

While there is no doubt IC3 has become one of the most recognized vehicles for reporting online fraud today, the numbers have to date, only scratched the surface.  Many experts believe the number of people who fall prey to credit card fraud, online auction fraud, phishing scams and the like,  is actually far greater than the complaint numbers would indicate and cyber thieves aren’t letting up.  If anything, they’re increasing their efforts to separate you and I from our money.

Consumers need to educate themselves to prepare for the coming decade and the wave of sophisticated scams that are sure to follow.  There are a host of Web sites available that can help including:

www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com

www.scamvictimsunited.com

www.scambusters.org

If you do fall victim to online fraud, contact your local police right away and file a complaint with IC3 at www.ic3.gov.  It only takes a couple of minutes and the information can help law enforcement bring the perpetrators to justice.

Source: The Informant (NW3C: visit www.ic3.gov) December 28, 2009

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7. August 2009 by admin.

This is something that every computer user needs to be aware of in regards to malware and so-called anti-virus or anti-spyware software. Don’t fall victim to this scam!

http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/vulnerabilities/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=218800178

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30. March 2009 by admin.

 Who is at risk?

Users whose computers are not configured to receive patches and updates from Microsoft and who are not running an up to date antivirus product are most at risk. Users who do not have a genuine version of Windows from Microsoft are most at risk since pirated system usually cannot get Microsoft updates and patches.

How does this worm interact with a machine? Nobody really knows at this point. Visit Symantec for more information.

As always ensure your anti-virus software is up to date and you have the most recent patches and updates from Microsoft.

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26. February 2009 by admin.

 This video goes along with our previous blog post on Monday, which you can view by clicking here.

A buyer & seller beware as it relates to protecting your child and your identity if you sell your computer online.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/29405819#29389379

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23. February 2009 by admin.

“A New York computer forensics firm said that 40 of 100 hard disk drives it recently purchased in bulk orders on eBay contained personal information, including corporate financial data, DNS server information, and personal e-mail and photos.”

Source: PCWorld

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8. February 2009 by admin.

Sheriff Allen Harmon reminds citizens to use extreme caution when releasing personal information over the telephone or internet.
The Gibson County Sheriff’s Department has received several reports of persons receiving phone calls and e-mails requesting social security numbers and credit card information. Do not release this information to anyone that you did not initiate contact with. If you are interested in doing business with a company that calls you, get a return phone number for them and check into the legitimacy of the company and the phone number before you make your decision.

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18. January 2009 by admin.

“His troubles began in July 2007. He said he got an e-mail from someone claiming to be a lawyer with a client named David Rempel who died in a 2005 bomb attack in London, England, and left behind $12.8 million.”

Click Here to read this article

Source: The Windsor Star

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