Selena Gomez sex link on Facebook a scam
Hackers often use celebrity sex scandals to infiltrate unsuspecting social media users' computer systems. The cyber thieves will create malicious links and spread them on Facebook and other social networks, which when clicked on, will corrupt users' systems.
People need to watch out for 'digital tattoos' online
With the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, a new set of guidelines for internet security, the Obama administration is looking to give people more control over the way personal information is gathered online. If adopted, the guidelines would also enable individuals to access and change data that is gathered about them.
ITunes customers victims of thefts dating back to 2010
Those with an Apple iTunes account may be interested to find out that internet security for the program may not be what it should be, according to a report from The Global Mail. The report said accounts are susceptible to hacker attacks and numerous accounts have been robbed since 2010.
New antiphishing framework gains support from industry titans
Phishing, the malicious obtaining of personal and financial information online under fraudulent pretenses, costs companies a significant amount of money annually.
New Facebook scam promises pink Facebook
A new internet security scam tries to get users to click a link in an effort to turn their Facebook profile pink, but security experts warn that the link is faulty and may lead to a compromised account.
Zappos.com hit by hackers; credit card numbers compromised
Large-scale internet shoe retailer Zappos.com may need to increase the amount of internet security they use after a data breach compromised customers billing addresses and credit card numbers. The websites' discount affiliate 6pm.com reported the breach, but the company said the data breach didnt' affect payment data.
Security think tank targeted by hackers again
Stratfor, a security think tank that fell victim to hackers within the last month, was targeted once again. Stratfor is telling subscribers that they may be targeted by an internet security breach in the form of false and misleading communications from cyber criminals.
FBI warns of bank account phishing email
People who access their bank accounts should have antivirus software ready to go either way, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation now warns that an email going around tries to phish personal information from people. The scam says the email is either from the National Automated Clearing House Association, the Federal Reserve Bank or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and has a virus that allows access to online bank accounts.
Better Business Bureau names top scams of 2011
Last year showed that scammers will go to lengths to get personal information, credit card numbers and more from users. Internet security and common sense should be used, as the Better Business Bureau released their list of the top scams from last year, with the BBB phishing scam at the top.
Hackers expose Israelis' credit card information
Credit card information of thousands of Israeli people was released on the internet by hackers claiming to be Saudi Arabian this week. According to The Associated Press, it was a politically motivated attack. This shows that people, no matter where they are, should have good internet security protocol in place. Hackers called on web browsers to make illegal purchases with the cards, according to Israel News.
Phishing scam targets Apple users
Apple users have been getting hit by what experts have called a "well-crafted" phishing plan, according to International Business Times. An email, which the website said was "well-written and grammatically correct," was sent to owners of iPods, iPads, iPhones and iMacs regarding billing information. Antiphishing software can help users sniff out some of these scams.
How to protect data online
Even after getting antivirus software and internet security, users still need to make sure they are completely protecting their data, according to Neil Rubenking of PC Magazine. If a computer is lost, stolen or broken, data could be compromised in many different ways, he said, so people should hide data as much as possible with an encryption or other program.
Lady Gaga social media websites hacked for scam
The internet security of millions of Lady Gaga's "monsters" may be at risk, as her social media accounts were hacked in an effort to get the singer's fans to click on a link supposedly leading to a free iPad 2.
Final Fantasy creators get hit by hackers, 1.8 million users affected
Popular video game producer Square Enix was suspended in the United States and Japan after a hacker was able to access servers that held data of 1.8 million video gamers. Internet security precautions should be taken by the company to help protect its users after this breach.