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Along with rogue anti-malware, fake anti-piracy utilities are now also being distributed. Many Internet users download music and other media from the net, while being infected by malware from hacked or rogue websites. These Trojans issue fake copyright warning messages to scare the public - They are advised to take their chances in court, or skip the heavy fines and possible jail time by opting for a ‘pre-trial settlement’. They are then directed via hacked websites to another malware site where computers are further infected and where fake financial ‘settlements’ are solicited, and where banking details are provided to criminals.

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Basic Internet Security Information and Tips »

Basic Internet Security Information and Tips

We decided to point to a few basic tools and information which may help to make the Internet a little safer. Please note that you should use your own discretion before using any of these tools or facilities, as we do not recommend anything and any action on your part is entirely at your own risk. INTERNET ADVISORY CENTERS Occasionally an [...]

Infected Computers and Malicious Code Break New »

Infected Computers and Malicious Code Break New Barriers

The Internet has never been more dangerous. Rogue Anti-Virus, Infected Computers and Malicious Code Break New Barriers as Electronic Crime’s Sophistication and Ambition Grow Unchecked! ANTI-PHISHING WORKING GROUP Rogue anti-malware programs are proliferating at an unprecedented rate. In H1, 2009, the number of such programs grew 585 per [...]

Niche Socializer Alleged To Be A Scam »

Niche Socializer Alleged To Be A Scam

Niche Socializer is a social networking product which promised to provide Internet Entrepreneurs with ownership benefits similar to other social networks like FaceBook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. This product was launched on 10 April 2009; however it allegedly is one of the biggest scams to hit the Internet Marketing community in recent history and [...]

FTC Guides Governing Endorsements and Testimonials »

FTC Guides Governing Endorsements and Testimonials

The latest changes affect Testimonial Advertisements, Bloggers and Celebrity Endorsements. Under the revised Guides, advertisements that feature a consumer and convey his or her experience with a product or service as typical when that is not the case will be required to clearly disclose the results that consumers can generally expect. In [...]