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New Facebook Scam Steals Passwords

Dan Thompson — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:29:49 +0000

There is a new email scam going around that you’ll want to be aware of which tries to steal your passwords. The email, presenting itself as being from the Facebook Support Team, informs recipients that due to security reasons their password has been reset. Conveniently, the email continues, this new password has been attached for you in a zip file. As you might guess, this zip file contains malicious code designed to steal your passwords.

This email can safely be deleted. This is, however, a great time to remind everyone that legitimate websites, including your bank websites, should never send your passwords to you in any format unless you’ve requested them to do so. Random emails such as these should always be deleted. If you have further concerns you should contact the customer care center of the service provider.

– Dan Thompson

More on Computer Hacking and the Conficker virus

Dan Thompson — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:23:30 +0000

Okay, so we’re trying something new today… a Podcast! After doing the last WBIR interview, I felt like there was plenty more on the table to be discussed. I also wanted to dive a little deeper than I can normally do on TV, so Claris Networks employee Emmy Jones and I sat down to do an interview… Podcast style.

In this interview I discuss computer hacking today and how that relates to viruses, as well as the latest virus to hit the headlines; the conficker virus. Check it out and let me know what you think… and of course, how you like the new format.

– Dan Thompson

Viruses, Trojans, and Hackers… Oh my!

Dan Thompson — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:20:03 +0000

I recently had a chance to sit down with my friends at WBIR to discuss viruses, why they’re coded, and what we can do to protect ourselves from them. Expect more on this topic soon, but in the mean time, check out the video and let me know what you think! Are you being a good neighbor on the internet?

— Dan Thompson