Overview Point of Sale Systems When consumers purchase goods or services from a retailer, the transaction is processed through what are commonly referred to as Point of Sale (POS) systems. POS systems consist of the hardware (e.g. the equipment used to swipe a credit or debit card and the computer or mobile device attached to […]
There’s A Facebook Virus Going Around That Can Empty Your Bank Account
Reuters/Beck Diefenbach A six-year-old virus that drains bank accounts is thriving on Facebook, reports Nicole Perlroth of The New York Times. The virus is spread through phishing messages. When someone has been phished , their account will automatically send messages or links to a large number of their friends. These messages or links are usually ads […]
Malware Creeping into Portable Documents
Although the picture in this story shows a book for “dummies,” it would take some extremely intelligent people to stay one step ahead of the constant attacks being made on corporations by cyber-criminals. This book wouldn’t really help you very much. You might need a Master’s degree in computer programming at minimum. Malware designed to […]
How to Steal an Identity in Seven Easy Steps
People who have been the victim of identify theft know it can take months or even years to clean up the mess. It is one of the most stressful experiences one can have. The story I am about to share is very real. A close friend of mine was a victim of such a crime and the […]
Facebook Hit With Computer Worm – Compromises 45,000 Accounts
A computer worm has stolen login credentials and compromised more than 45,000 Facebook accounts, Israeli security firm Seculert said. Facebook has issued a statement saying most of the login credentials were outdated but it was informing the affected users. The worm, known as Ramnit, was first detected in April 2010, and is described as malware […]
