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OL January 30, 2012

Google, Microsoft, and Facebook join forces to put and end to phishing

Google, Microsoft, and Facebook join forces to put and end to phishing by

You may never hear or see the word DMARC in your email, but it’s going to have a major impact in keeping phishing scams out of your inbox.

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OL September 9, 2011

Malware victims also more likely to be mugged

Malware victims also more likely to be mugged by

Users who fall victim to malware are more likely to be victims in real life too.

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OL June 17, 2011

10 cents buys a cyber criminal access to your infected computer

10 cents buys a cyber criminal access to your infected computer by

Cybercrime outsourcing is a thriving industry where hacked email accounts, compromised computers and stolen credit cards are bought and sold – it may also be the key to fighting back.

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HT May 4, 2011

Can tech be bad for you?

Can tech be bad for you? by

Naturally, we love our tech over here at Sync — but new products and services also introduce new concerns over safety, security and privacy.

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OL January 28, 2011

Phishing: should you have to pay for other people’s stupidity?

Phishing: should you have to pay for other people’s stupidity? by

An incredible amount of money is being lost each year thanks to phishing scams, and guess who’s paying for it.

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HT June 23, 2010

Beware: Revenue Canada scam making the rounds

Beware: Revenue Canada scam making the rounds by

A new phishing scam is going around, claiming to be from Canada Revenue Agency with a refund fo $386.00 for you (of course). Here’s what it looks like and how to spot it’s a dud.

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OL March 22, 2010

Do You Live In A City With High (Cyber)Crime?

Do You Live In A City With High (Cyber)Crime? by

Study ranks the riskiest Canadian cities for online users. Safeguard your computer and personal information with a few simple tips.

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OL March 5, 2010

How to report email scams

How to report email scams by

Don’t know whether an email is real or a scam? Want to report all those annoying emails scams being sent to you? Here’s how.

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OL March 4, 2010

Experts warn of Oscars-related phishing threats

Experts warn of Oscars-related phishing threats by

Don’t let the excitement of the big night cause you to surf wrecklessly. The sharks are waiting.

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