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Have You Ever Had Your Information or Identity Stolen?
I couldn't believe it when I read on SFGate that it is very common for major websites like MySpace and MSNBC to be attacked and hacked, and how there's no way for users to know. Just this month, Israeli security firm Finjan uncovered a server full of consumer information, including social security numbers, bank account info, recorded keystrokes from online shopping in Malaysia.
Even though I'm tech-savvy and think I'm being careful online, I'm also totally paranoid sometimes that one false click or download will lead to a drained bank account or worse.
Which Is More Lucrative: Cybercrime or Drug Trade?
Cybercrime and drug trade are arguably two of the most talked about and elusive types of crime because both are incredibly hard to catch and measure. While drug trade has been glamorized in the media for being a quick and dramatic way to make money (think Showtime's Weeds), identity theft and cybercrime in general have become increasingly common and lucrative. Has cybercrime surpassed drug trade in terms of profitability, or is drug trade still the top illegal money maker?
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Daily Tech: Get All the Latest Info About the Palm Pre
- Here's a great article that offers the latest details and answers all of the questions about the Palm Pre. — Gizmodo
- Check out 5 of the most popular search engines that are great for tracking down long lost lovers or old schoolmates. — Lifehacker
- Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg, suggests 10 ways to increase your Twitter followers.
YouTube Ordered to Shell Out Viewer Info
If you've ever checked out YouTube clips from The Daily Show and The Colbert Report (among many others), your information may soon be released to Viacom — they've been granted access to private user data to find out how many people are watching!
Part of a copyright infringement lawsuit, Google was ordered to release the deets about how many times copyrighted clips are played, and who's watching to determine if damages are owed to Viacom.
Viacom claims that Google knew about the infringements and could do more to stop it.
Absent Minded? Decorate Your Cell With A Cuff
If you've lost your cell phone before you're not alone. In fact, an estimated 600,000 cell phones will be reported lost or stolen this year. If that phone ends up in someone else's hands, you open yourself up to identity theft, a massive bill and if you happen to be Lindsay Lohan, some serious gossip.
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