http://websecuritytips.net The information Source for the best in Web Security Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:41:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In another nail to the heart of the internet security, the personal information along with Social Security details for over 100,000 doctors in Wausau Wisconsin were posted online for two months before anybody even noticed and took action. This seems to be the norm of today's internet, where information is ... http://websecuritytips.net/real-world-issues/internet-information-security-blunders-galore/ The FBI released A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety to guide and inform parents with young children about the dangers that their kids may be exposed to online. Malicious individuals may used the Internet to lure children into various situations either online or face-to-face without parents finding out until it ... http://websecuritytips.net/real-world-issues/the-fbi-guide-to-internet-safety-for-parents-part-1/ The IC3 does not conduct investigations itself. As such, other agencies may open investigations when necessary. Remember to keep all the original documentary evidence with you. These can include checks, invoices and receipts, chat or email printouts, and webpage printouts or electronic copies. In case of urgent complaints or threats ... http://websecuritytips.net/real-world-issues/filing-a-complaint-part-2/ Victims of Internet fraud should approach the authorities and file a complaint immediately. A third party may also file a complaint. In either case, it is important to give as much detail as possible and to give all the documentary evidence. Internet crime refers to any illegal activity on the ... http://websecuritytips.net/real-world-issues/filing-a-complaint-part-1/ If you find yourself victimized or targeted by Internet criminals, there are different ways to take action depending on the country and state laws. There are many avenues for airing complaints. One such organization is the Internet Crime Complaint Center, a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar ... http://websecuritytips.net/real-world-issues/the-ic3-and-you/ Online auctions offer just about every product imaginable. Although there are legitimate sellers, there is a danger that products may be misrepresented or not delivered. The Internet Crime Complaint Center shares the tell-tale signs of potential online auction fraud to Internet users. Beware of a seller posing as a United ... http://websecuritytips.net/real-world-issues/online-auction-safety/ The National Consumers League lists the different types of Internet scams. While there are legitimate operators in these sectors, there schemes have been reported as the modus operandi of Internet fraudsters. Advance fee loans Business opportunities and franchises Charity scams Credit card loss protection Fake check scams Information/Adult services Investment scams Magazine sales Nigerian money offers Prizes and sweepstakes Pyramids and ... http://websecuritytips.net/real-world-issues/avoiding-internet-fraud-part-3/ Here are more tips from the Internet Fraud Watch specifically for identity theft, which is a real concern both online and offline. Give your credit card or bank account number only when your are paying a secure site. Do not email credit card numbers. Don't provide your social security number unless it ... http://websecuritytips.net/real-world-issues/avoiding-internet-fraud-part-2/ Here are general tips on how to avoid Internet fraud from www.fraud.org. Online as in real life, it is better to be safe than sorry. Make sure the seller or charity you are dealing with is reputable and find out how they handle complaints. Do not believe promises of “easy money” because ... http://websecuritytips.net/real-world-issues/avoiding-internet-fraud-part-1/ The Fraud Center of the National Consumers League lists the top Internet scams of last year. Fake Check Scams make up 29% of all compaints, making it the most common scam. Second and third are General Merchandise and Auctions, or goods bought online that are misrepresented or not delivered. Although ... http://websecuritytips.net/malicious-code/top-10-internet-scams/