News tagged with credit card fraud


Russia's hackers pose growing global threat

Technology / Internet

created Dec 30, 2008 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (10) | comments 2

Not long ago, the simple, anonymous thrill of exposing chinks in American software was enough of a payoff for a Russian hacker.





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Is neighbor's Wi-Fi signal free for me to use?

Technology / Telecom

created 18 hours ago | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Q. The other day, my Internet service went down as it does from time to time. But this particular time, I needed to check my e-mail for an important reply I was expecting. After some frustrating time passed, I happened to ...


Framed for child porn -- by a PC virus

Framed for child porn -- by a PC virus

Technology / Internet

created Nov 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 3

(AP) -- Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography.


A growing PayPal could soon overshadow parent eBay (AP)

A growing PayPal could soon overshadow parent eBay

Technology / Internet

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Most people know eBay Inc. for its online marketplace, where deals abound on everything from gadgets to antique furniture. But soon, eBay's biggest business will likely be PayPal, the online payments ...


Protecting your virtual privacy

Technology / Internet

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

The details of your personal life, such as grocery purchases and pizza topping preferences, are collected every day ― online and by club and discount cards from the gym, department store and supermarket. Though this ...


Worms infesting computers worldwide: Microsoft

Worms infesting computers worldwide: Microsoft

Technology / Software

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (15) | comments 0

A Microsoft security report released Monday warns that cyber crooks are digging into computers for weak spots to penetrate with worms -- malicious software that steals control or data.


Secure computers aren't so secure

Secure computers aren't so secure

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (13) | comments 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- Even well-defended computers can leak shocking amounts of private data. MIT researchers seek out exotic attacks in order to shut them down.


Amazon hopes to simplify Web shopping -- with words

Technology / Internet

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- You're probably used to typing your name, address and credit card number when you buy things online. Amazon.com is guessing you don't enjoy it, though, and wants to simplify the process by letting you purchase items ...


You might be 'fluphobic' if ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 23, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

The moment it became clear that I was on the verge of a full-blown case of the disease, I was gazing at an ATM keypad.


Google, MySpace, Facebook make music moves (AP)

Google, MySpace, Facebook make music moves (Update 2)

Technology / Internet

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(AP) -- Internet power players Google, MySpace and Facebook are adopting strategies to better compete in a music industry that is rapidly shifting online.


Laptops helping governments go paperless, conserve money and resources

Technology / Hi Tech

created Oct 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Minneapolis metro-area cities are saving both dollars and trees by reducing their paper-shuffling. From utility billings to city council agenda packets, more city staffs are using the Internet and flash drives to share information ...



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