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Saturday, May 20, 2006

'Cyberblackmail' on the rise (Identity Theft)


'Cyberblackmail' on the rise
LONDON -- As illegal moneymaking schemes go, it is certainly not a new one: Crooks steal something of value from their victims and then demand ransom for its safe return.
Source: metimes.com

Is SITEKEY and One Time Passwords Really 2 Factor Security
Banks may have interpreted FFIEC Guidelines incorrectly. (PRWEB May 17, 2006)
Source: www.prweb.com

Identity theft: The new way to rob a bank
When Bank One notified Houston veterinarian Mike Janney that he owed $85,000 on his line of credit, he was stunned. "I''m thinking, ''How can this be '' I''ve never even used this account," Janney told CNN.
Source: www.indiadaily.com

Chase Bank Scam Poses As Phishing Alert
In one of the most bizarre phishing scams to date, this fake Chase email on the prowl warns users of ongoing phishing schemes, explains many modes of online frauds that are out to con them and finally directs to click on a link to report fraudulent emails. What opens up is a form that asks to put in their account details so they can move on to report any scam!
Source: www.it-observer.com