THE JUDGE: BANK FRAUDSTER TRIES TO GET BARRY'S LOG-ON (Identity Theft Prevention)

THE JUDGE: BANK FRAUDSTER TRIES TO GET BARRY'S LOG-ON
BARRY COHEN switched to internet banking because he thought it was safe. But weeks after he signed up with HSBC, he became the target of online fraud, known as phishing.
Source: www.sundaymail.co.uk

Phishing Steals Spotlight at MIT Spam Conference
No technology has been developed that can effectively protect e-mail users from phishing attacks that steal personal information, which means unwanted e-mail remains a real threat.
Source: www.newsfactor.com

Microsoft releases Internet Explorer beta to consumers
Microsoft seeks additional user feedback on upcoming browser
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Traveling afar Have backup to ATM card
As thieves become better at cracking ATM codes and stealing credit-card numbers, banks are getting more aggressive about locking down their international systems when they suspect fraud.
Source: www.philly.com

More Internet Threats Expected This Year
Viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks are becoming part and parcel of the Internet, according to a new report that indicated phishing attacks are also on the rise.
Source: www.newsfactor.com

Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Released
Microsoft early Tuesday put live the Beta 2 release of Internet Explorer 7, the company's new standalone browser for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. A new IE Web site is promoting the beta, which Microsoft is targeting at both enthusiasts and the general public.
Source: www.betanews.com