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January 10th, 2010 — Retirement News
16 Ways You Can be Phone Scammed | CY.TALK News Blog
January 7th, 2010 — Scam, Scams
One of the ‘hottest’ scams in the telemarketing industry these days involves companies that sell Auto-Warranties. It’s usually a robo-call. The. … New Zealand (1), News (4), Nexus one (1), Nokia (9), Operating Sytems (1), Orange (2), Orascom Telecom (1), Oregon (1), OS X (2), Palm Pre (1), PayPal (1), Phishing (2), Phone Number (4), Photos (3), Piracy (2), Plane (3), Porn (1), Privacy (11), Russian space agency (1), Science (1), Search Engines (2), Security (13) …
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January 1st, 2010 — IRA 401k Roth
Ordinary Internet Marketer finally blows the lid of first page Google rankings. Increase your Search Engine Ranking Now!
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News briefs (The Weston Town Crier)
December 10th, 2009 — Retirement News
Due to the retirement of Stephen Shaw as of June 2010, the Weston Public Schools is seeking volunteers to serve on the Search Committee for the new principal of Country School. The Search Committee consists of administrators, teachers and parents. Participation on the committee requires a substantial time commitment of afternoon and evening meetings in mid-January to mid-February.
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Protecting Your Computers With A Personal Firewall
November 28th, 2009 — Scam
A firewall protects your network from unauthorized trespassers. Many routers have firewall functions built in to check traffic leaving or entering the network, but you also should run a personal firewall on each client computer on your WLAN .

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The Tell-Tale Signs That Your Computer May Have Become Infected With A Virus
November 27th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
These days most people use their computers on a fairly regular basis. I would even go as so far to say that most people may be on their computers for at least up to an hour a day. That figure would be people that are using the computer strictly for recreational purposes only. We would have to add to that figure if we included people who are using their computer for work and play. It has become the center of our entertainment and work place universe, so most people get to know their machines very intimately

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How Can I Help My Elderly Friends And Relatives Protect Themselves On The Internet?
November 24th, 2009 — Scam, Scams, World Scams
For many of us, we have grown up in an age of computers and electronic devices all around us. So when the era of the internet came to pass, there was a leap of knowledge that was needed to adjust but the divide was not that great. For the elderly among us, they can remember a time before the digital age and some of the new technology can seem enticing but yet strange and alien at the same time

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How Do I Secure Windows 7?
November 23rd, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
All computer users should aspire to work in a safe environment. Regardless of what your profession is, and the purpose behind using your computer, you should always be aware of the dangers and be on the lookout for the means to keep the data stored in your computer secure from all possible external dangers. Since Microsoft have recently released their latest operating system,Windows 7, you may be wondering how you can make your new operating system more secure and safer. Microsoft was mentioning the robust security related features of Windows 7 long before its launch. So, if you can make the best of the features and options offered by Windows 7, you can make your computer much more secure.

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Using A Virtual Machine To Protect Your Computer
November 22nd, 2009 — Scam
If you are a person who works with a computer on a daily basis then you will gather a lot of data on your computer that you are going to want to keep secure. The first level of protecting your data is to create back ups that will make sure that your data is available if anything goes wrong. Also, if your operating system supports it, you can create a kind of restore point for your data and installed programs on your computer. This will create an image that will bring your computer to its form on the date of the restore point that you set.

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Using Software To Recover Your Data
November 20th, 2009 — Scam
Data recovery can be a really hard process if you don’t understand or know what it is that you are doing. When a person is having to perform data recovery that means that either their folder or file has become encrypted. After your file or folders are encrypted, it can cause damage to your computer and you must take certain steps to get the data back that was lost. There are lots of ways that you can recover data from your computer. Some people download freeware that walks them step by step on how to recover their data while others do it straight from their computer.

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Security – Windows 7 Vs Mac OSX
November 18th, 2009 — Scam
Comparing the relative levels of security between two vastly different operating systems is, of course, a rather subjective matter. After the much hyped, and sometimes maligned, Windows Vista the spotlight has once again been placed over Microsoft who have recently released Windows 7 . This is hot on the heels of Apple’s latest operating system for the Mac, Snow Leopard. Nowadays security is one of the biggest concerns for any operating system.

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How Do I Configure Windows 7’s Firewall?
November 17th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Since the addition of a Firewall in Windows XP, Microsoft has been working to improve it with each new version of their operating systems. Windows 7 is expected to the best operating system designed by Microsoft so far. Windows 7 comes with a robust firewall included and this can be tweaked by the user according to their needs and computer resources..

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What Is Disability Fraud?
November 15th, 2009 — Scam, Scams, World Scams
Its a sad thing to say but it seems that earning money illegally is becoming easy these days. One such method I’ve noticed, and it really upsets me, is disability fraud. Personally I think it is right that we, as a society, look after those who are unfortunate to be disabled. However, there are many individuals who feel that it is ok to play the system and claim benefits for disabilities they do not have

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What Should I Do If My Website Has Been Hacked?
November 13th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
If you paid attention to yesterday’s post about website security then you should have already minimised the chances of having your own site hacked . But what if it has already happened? How Would I Know That My Site Has Been Hacked? You may have had your web site hacked if one or more of the following is true – The search engines now says you run an attack site You’ve noticed spam email being sent from your account When you search for your own site (yes, we all do it!) your antivirus program suggests it may be being used for phishing You now have some political statement or graffiti all over your pages Of course there may be other signs but the above are the main ones that I can think of. What now?

I’m Worried My Web Site Might Get Hacked – What Can I Do?
November 12th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
If you run your own web site then security is something you really ought to be paying attention to. Hackers are targeting websites on a daily basis and for many different reasons. It used to be the case that hackers would merely look to plaster graffiti on your home page to bring attention to themselves (or some cause) but nowadays they also have far more sinister motives

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I’ve Been Infected But My Antivirus Program Isn’t Working – What Do I Do Now?
November 10th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
You are up late at night, finishing your latest presentation for the boss. You then decide that you need more information to go with what you already have, so you decide to do a little surfing on the Internet through Google. A site pops up on Google that shows some promise, so you decide to click on it.

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The Top Reasons For Hardware Failure And Data Loss
November 9th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Aside from impact damage and electrical spikes, there are sources of hardware failure that can arise from lack of maintenance or through improper maintenance. Different sources rank these threats differently, at some point touting each of them as the number-one threat or cause of hardware failure. I haven’t ranked them in any particular order, preferring that you consider each and protect yourself from all of them. Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can destroy components within your computer. A common way for ESD damage to occur is when you open your computer case to install new hardware (drives, RAM, and so on).

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I’m Scared Of Getting A Virus – What Sort Of Sites Should I Be Wary Of?
November 8th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Most people, when they get on the Internet, do the same thing that everyone else does on it, and that is surf. People may have a couple of sites that they go to on a regular basis but for the most part they surf around the net. This, of course, is the best part about the Internet – the ability to travel around the different web sites and see places and things that you may have never known before

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The Top 5 Antivirus Programs For Windows 7
November 6th, 2009 — Scam
The most important and challenging thing for computer users is protect their computers against all threats like viruses, worms, and other malware. There is an old saying that ‘prevention is better than cure’ so protect your computer with the best antivirus you can get now . Many viruses, worms, and other types of malware are released every day and most target machines that run Microsoft Windows operating systems. As you are probably aware, Microsoft has just released the newest version of their operating system – Windows 7.

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Cyber Security For Families
November 5th, 2009 — Scam
Hopefully you strive to keep your family safe and protected in every possible way. Sometimes there are risks on the Internet that are greater than those you may come across in the real world. For that reason you need to be vigilant and cautious at all times and that means becoming wise in the ways of cyber security. Cyber security not only allows your family to protect itself from the dangers involved on the Internet but also ensures that your computer is safe from your family

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What Is A Trojan Horse And Why Should You Worry About It?
November 4th, 2009 — Scam
The Internet in many ways is still like the wild wild west. Overall it is safe but there are bad guys lurking around every corner that will try to infect your computer and steal your information.

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Assessing The Security Risks To Your WLAN
November 3rd, 2009 — Scam
The first step toward safe wireless networking is assessing the situation and determining just how vulnerable you are. I’m not just talking about your Wi-Fi hardware. You have to consider and examine all the elements of your network . That includes client computers, software, network hardware, and even users

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Protecting Your Computer With Backups And Antivirus Programs Is Essential
October 30th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Backing up data is really important and not enough people do it. It’s really easy to back up your data. If you don’t back up your data, you could get into major trouble later

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Protect Your Kids With PikLuk
October 29th, 2009 — Scam
More and more people are connecting to the worldwide web every day. The internet provides us with many opportunities including education, entertainment, jobs, banking, shopping, paying bills and much, much more. Unfortunately, however, the internet also has it’s fair share of problems too. There are many unsafe, unauthorized and adult websites and predators, too, who are looking to connect with your children

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Dancing Skeletons And Other Things That Go Bump At Halloween
October 28th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Malware is an ever-present concern to users of the internet. Or at least it should be. On any given day there are thousands of threats lurking all around the web, just waiting to get onto or into your computer. Special occasions and notable dates tend to bring more ghouls and goblins out of their closets though and Halloween is no exception. I don’t yet know what the biggest threats will be this year but here are some from the past that may be recycled again this Halloween – The Dancing Skeleton Do you think that dancing skeletons are cute or funny

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Phishing – What Is It?
October 28th, 2009 — Scam, Scams, World Scams
Phishing is an illegitimate method of extracting the personal and other financial details of a person. Basically, it is a process of tricking a person on the internet to retrieve their banking passwords, bank accounts, phone number, credit card details, etc. This practice has grown over exponentially over last few years

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The Tools You Need To Connect To Your PC Remotely And Securely
October 27th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
One of the things that the Internet has made easier is the ability to work from home. There were private networks that allowed you to do this before but these were only available to the big time people at your company.

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The Best 10 Antivirus Programs For 2010
October 26th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
A computer virus acts much like it would if it infected a human – it spreads throughout your system, infecting and harming everything it can. Luckily, there is a way you can prevent that from happening in the form of a good quality antivirus program . Whatever type of home you have I bet you have locks on the door in order to keep your valuable items in and intruders out. You should treat your computer in much the same way, using an antivirus program to bolt up all points of entry so that you will be protected from viruses, Trojans, spyware and other forms of malware. There are a huge number of security companies offering antivirus programs these days and some are better than others.

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The South American Blush Spider – The New Florida Toilet Killer!
October 25th, 2009 — Scam
Do you remember the hoax I wrote about 2 years ago? It was about a spider… If not, check this post out first – The Two-Striped Telamonia Dimidiata Spider – as you’ll then see the similarities between that and the email I recently received which claims similar goings on in a restroom in Florida – Don’t forget to look !!! This is really scary . . . According to an article by Dr.

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Windows 7 Has Improved Security Features Built In
October 22nd, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Microsoft has brought a new entrant into the operating system wars and it’s name is Windows 7 . After Windows Vista has pretty much turned out to be a dud, even though the security in the system proved to be much improved over previous version of Windows, Microsoft seems to have found a winner in Windows 7 and especially in their expanded security front. The tools are now easier to use and the capabilities of the security that are built in has been expanded as well. I will go over with you, the built in tools that you should be utilizing to keep Windows 7 a fun experience. User Account Control (UAC) The first thing that the people over at Microsoft have done to make the dealing with security of Windows a better experience is to make the UAC (User Account Control) a more pleasurable item to work with

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Taking Screen Shots Can Help With Data Recovery
October 21st, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Losing your computer is something that no-one wants to happen. You have lots of valuable information on your computer, and maybe music and pictures too, that might not be stored anywhere else.

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Securing Your Brand New Windows 7 System
October 21st, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
The age of Windows 7 is upon us as the new operating system from Microsoft will be released in the next few hours. As usual there will be the normal people who update as soon as the new system is available on shelves or is ready to legitimately be downloaded.

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What Exactly Is The Koobface Virus?
October 19th, 2009 — Scam
Brief History Behind Koobface If you were to utter the word ‘Koobface’ for 10-15 times then you would probably realize that it has something to do with Facebook . That is because Koobface is actually an anagram for the word ‘FACEBOOK’. Even though it has got a cute name, Koobface is a highly dangerous computer worm. Koobface made its first ever impact on the Internet back in December of 2008. It then disappeared for a while but came back with a vengeance in March 2009.

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What Exactly Is Scareware?
October 19th, 2009 — Scam, Scams
The term ‘Scareware’ is often applied to software that is in some way deceptive. (Scareware can also be known as fraudware and includes rogue scanners) A future article will look at how scareware has evolved into ‘ransomware’. What Is The Point Of Scareware? The aim of scareware is quite simply to frighten people into buying something that they otherwise wouldn’t want

What Are The 4 Ways In Which My Computer Can Be Infected?
October 17th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Computer security has come a long way in the short amount of time that the Internet has been in wide usage. Computer security was less of an importance back in the dawn of the computer age since most attacks had to take place while the person was at the terminal. In the age of the Internet though, most of the attacks now are done through the network, and with these attacks people have found several different ways to deliver them. We will list them for you and tell you the best way to avoid them – The Computer Virus The first and most common vector of attack is the widely known computer virus . A computer virus is a highly reproducible executable that will cause damage to your computer by infecting your files and other items on your computer

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Are Cell Phones Safe From Viruses And Other Malware?
October 16th, 2009 — Scam
Hah! Thats a bit like asking whether Apple Macs can get infected by malware . The only reason cell phones haven’t been hit by as many viruses as desktop PCs is because not many virus writers have started targeting them yet. In 2001, a mobile phone virus surfaced on Japan’s NTT DoCoMo I-mode service, took over basic functions of handsets, and caused them to dial 110, Japan’s equivalent of 911. Like many PC viruses, this virus spread via email. Hackers also are beginning to target cell phones and PDAs connected to networks with malicious code in an attempt to gain access to those networks

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What Are Trojan Horses And Worms?
October 16th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
What Is Meant By ‘Trojan’ And ‘Worm’? Trojans and Worms are small unwanted programs which hamper the performance of your computer to a great extent.

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Getting Started With Data Protection – Using A USB Flash Drive For Backups
October 15th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
One inexpensive purchase that you can make that will help you with backing up your data and avoiding losing everything is a flash card or a USB memory flash drive. Most people tend to go for flash drives. A great thing about getting a flash drive is that they can read and write data at a much greater speed, and they last longer, than a floppy disk. They also don’t suffer from scratches and other forms of damage in the way that CDs and DVDs do. Some people confuse USB Flash Drives with USB Hard Drives when they are not in fact the same thing

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What Is Spam, What Are It’s Effects And How Do You Prevent It?
October 14th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Over time the internet has become huge and it continues to grow at an amazing rate. Almost every person who uses the internet has their own email address, or perhaps even several. Therefore I would be shocked if you are unfamiliar with the term’ spam’ , though you may be unaware of it’s actual effects and the measures you can take to prevent it.

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How Do I Remove Conficker After It Disables My Antivirus?
October 9th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
The Conficker virus differs from other viruses online because it is one of the few malicious worms that have already learned how to protect themselves from deletion. One of the first steps that all of the different variants of the virus take is to disable all anti-virus software and updates that you may have on your operating system. This ensures that the hole it entered through stays open so that it can continue to host and download files on your computer without any interference. Additionally, once you have the Conficker virus, it pays close attention to your browsing habits, disabling your entry to any websites such as Microsoft or anti-virus websites that could help you rid your system of it.

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Password And Security Best Practices
October 7th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Passwords are, perhaps, the second weakest link in computer security. ( YOU are the FIRST ) Improper use of passwords is worse than no password at all. If crackers can get a user’s password, they don’t have to worry about using exploits to get past security. Worst of all, you can make it easy for them by not following best practices for password selection and security. There are many ways for crackers to get passwords.

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Securing Your WLAN With Encryption
October 6th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Encryption has been in use for a long time. The ancient Greeks and Romans used early encryption techniques to secure their communications, and governments and individuals have used encryption ever since. Many early types of encryption are still in use in some form today, including steganography, restrictive algorithms, and proprietary encryption schemes

Protecting Your Kids With Computer Parental Control
October 6th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Every day, millions and millions of children surf the web. Every time they surf the web, they are at risk of seeing extremely graphic and disturbing images – images even too much for many adults to see. These images often include hardcore pornography. Even though many parents feel that they have taught their children how to use the internet properly and carefully, this is often not enough. Once the children hit a certain age (usually their teenage years), they are at great risk of coming into contact with pornography , or even chatting with online predators

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What Is The Conficker Cabal?
October 5th, 2009 — Scam
The Conficker Cabal was the nickname given to an ad hoc partnership, led by Microsoft, to fight the Conficker virus . Back in February Microsoft announced a partnership with various technology industry leaders and academia which was to implement a coordinated, global response to the Conficker worm. Together with security researchers, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and operators within the Domain Name System, Microsoft coordinated a response designed to disable domains targeted by Conficker. Shortly afterwards Microsoft also announced a $250,000 reward in return for information that would result in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for illegally launching the Conficker virus

How Do I Block Pop-Up Ads?
October 3rd, 2009 — Scam
It is certain that all of us come across popup windows once in a while we are surfing on the internet. It feels really annoying when something stupid interrupts your endeavor appearing from nowhere.

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How Do I Stop My Kids Watching Porn On The Internet?
October 2nd, 2009 — Scam
Many parents dread their children using the internet, and it is usually for one reason – fear that they may came across porn by accident, or furthermore, they may surf for porn on purpose . Either way, porn can be very damaging to your child. Thus, it is important to discover early whether your child is surfing for porn. Why would discovering whether your child is watching porn or not matter? If you find out your child is watching porn, there are several reputable programs that can help you block porn from the computers in your household

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The Top 5 Firefox Security Addons
September 30th, 2009 — Scam
Mozilla Firefox is, in my opinion, the best of the currently available web browsers. When it comes to speed, privacy and security, Mozilla Firefox has the best to offer. The best thing about this web browser is that it allows you to install additional add-ons according to your own requirements. You can easily find a number of add-ons which would enhance the performance of your Mozilla Firefox browser. Privacy and security has always been an issue, when it comes to surfing the internet

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Morro Is Here Today – Microsoft Ships Their Free MSE Antivirus
September 30th, 2009 — Scam, World Scams
Yesterday saw Microsoft officially ship their free antivirus program – Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). MSE has been in the pipeline for some time now – I first wrote about it back in June when the project was known as ‘ Morro ‘. This new antivirus program is targeted mainly at the home user, as well as home-based businesses, but may still find things tough vs. the competition, despite being free. Not only are the top brands well established in the paid antivirus market but there are also plenty of other free alternatives too.

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How Are Identity Theft Crimes Being Committed Today?
September 29th, 2009 — Scam, Scams, World Scams
A few years ago, when identity theft was a new crime, many people became victims via the simplest of schemes and ruses. Nowadays, however, web users are far more educated about the risks and so the identity thieves are having to find new ways of committing their crime. ID theft is still here for the long haul but those behind it have had to become far more inventive about how they trick their victims into revealing sensitive information. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video PHISHING & VISHING One of the more obvious forms of identity theft comes in the form of phishing which is something I hope you now know all about.
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What Exactly Is A HYIP Scam?
September 28th, 2009 — Scam, Scams, World Scams
Firstly, for those of you who don’t already know, HYIP stands for High Yield Investment Program. HYIPs are one of the most common scams on the internet today, though they became a source of income for scammers well before the digital age. There are a huge number of people looking to make extra money, for many reasons, including becoming debt free or in the hopes of giving up their day job. A large proportion of those people have internet access and will come across some of the thousands of HYIPs that are circulating the net at any time

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