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MoneySavingExpert Forums Hacked?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Rob Lewis - 9 Comments

According to a growing thread on MoneySavingExpert, it appears that certain users’ email addresses and usernames may have been harvested and used to spread spam.

Tagged security, websites

Protect Your Wireless Network

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

According to recent research, over half of our wireless networks are susceptible to hacking, which could lead to leaking your bank account login details amongst other nasty outcomes. So how can you protect your network?

Tagged security, technology

Video: ATM Skimming & How To Protect Your PIN

Posted on September 25, 2010September 25, 2010 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

The European ATM Security Team have posted a video seized from criminals showing how they skim cards at ATMs, and how to minimise the chances of getting caught out yourself.

Tagged fraud, security

Egg Introduce Text Message Security Feature

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Egg have sent out an email to their customers detailing changes they’re making to prevent unauthorised transactions.

Tagged Credit Cards, payments, security

Comparison Site Security Questioned

Posted on September 1, 2010May 25, 2011 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Computer magazine PC Pro has highlighted some lax security measures on a couple of popular comparison sites which allows hackers to reveal personal details and the quote history of their visitors.

Tagged comparison sites, security

Citigroup Admits Security Flaw In iPhone App

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

US bank Citigroup has admitted that it has a security flaw in its iPhone app and is urging its users to upgrade to the latest version.

Tagged banking, iphone, security

GMail Filters “Opportunity For Fraudsters”

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

The Guardian has a warning for GMail users about the dangers of having email diverted from their accounts using its filters function.

Tagged email, fraud, security

Oops! Blippy Shares Credit Card Data

Posted on April 24, 2010April 25, 2010 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

According to reports, some of Blippy’s beta testers had their credit card data exposed and this data was available for all to see in Google, for several months.

Tagged security, shopping, Tools

Identity Fraud Up, Likely To Get Worse

Posted on March 20, 2010March 21, 2010 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

Identity fraud rose by 20% in 2009 compared to 2008, and the number of victims is likely to increase by even more this year, according to credit agency Experian.

Tagged fraud, security

HSBC “Online Access Disabled” Spam

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

I’ve just received yet another email stating that an account I don’t actually have has been disabled. Not a rare occurence, but this one had a couple of differences to the usual ones I receive.

Tagged banking, email, phishing, security

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