Comments for FraudO.com http://fraudo.com Preventing online fraud. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 Comment on Contact Us by Server Upgrade : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/support/contact/#comment-2943 Server Upgrade : FraudO.com Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:25:25 +0000 http://fraudo.com/contact/#comment-2943 [...] I’ve done two upgrades tonight, if anything looks wrong please send me an email, http://fraudo.com/support/contact/ [...] [...] I’ve done two upgrades tonight, if anything looks wrong please send me an email, http://fraudo.com/support/contact/ [...]

]]> Comment on Update: HP Software Update Tool by Nagy Imre http://fraudo.com/2008/04/29/update-hp-software-update-tool/#comment-2285 Nagy Imre Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:35:42 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/29/update-hp-software-update-tool/#comment-2285 HP Product Detection 4.00.0004 Download: HP Update 4.0.9.2 HP Product Detection 4.00.0004

Download: HP Update 4.0.9.2

]]> Comment on Latest Trojan Emails by Fake Invoices : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/07/18/latest-trojan-emails/#comment-2265 Fake Invoices : FraudO.com Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:18:38 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/07/18/latest-trojan-emails/#comment-2265 [...] and has an invoice attached. The invoice is in fact a piece of malware. This is similar to the UPS (United Parcel Service) emails that have been popular in the past couple of [...] [...] and has an invoice attached. The invoice is in fact a piece of malware. This is similar to the UPS (United Parcel Service) emails that have been popular in the past couple of [...]

]]> Comment on Update: HP Software Update Tool by Kim http://fraudo.com/2008/04/29/update-hp-software-update-tool/#comment-2007 Kim Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:55:55 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/29/update-hp-software-update-tool/#comment-2007 You are right. I have been trying for days to get it to work but it just keeps shuting down the Total Care Advisor. I thought the TCA might be the problem instead of the actual update. You are right. I have been trying for days to get it to work but it just keeps shuting down the Total Care Advisor. I thought the TCA might be the problem instead of the actual update.

]]> Comment on Skype Encryption by Legally Installed Spyware : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/12/10/skype-encryption/#comment-1670 Legally Installed Spyware : FraudO.com Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:47:08 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/12/10/skype-encryption/#comment-1670 [...] December last year I wrote about Germany’s police wanting to install spyware on people’s computers when [...] [...] December last year I wrote about Germany’s police wanting to install spyware on people’s computers when [...]

]]> Comment on Whole Disk Encryption by TrueCrypt 6.0 : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/02/16/whole-disk-encryption/#comment-1440 TrueCrypt 6.0 : FraudO.com Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:34:53 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/02/16/whole-disk-encryption/#comment-1440 [...] is an encryption program we wrote about earlier. It lets you do things like "whole disk encryption" (good for people who carry around [...] [...] is an encryption program we wrote about earlier. It lets you do things like "whole disk encryption" (good for people who carry around [...]

]]> Comment on Taking A Work Notebook Home by 630,000 Laptops Lost at Airports Each Year : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/12/07/taking-a-work-notebook-home/#comment-1345 630,000 Laptops Lost at Airports Each Year : FraudO.com Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:48:08 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/12/07/taking-a-work-notebook-home/#comment-1345 [...] office network and carry on with their regular work. If you’re new to the concept of a VPN read our previous article on its benefits. Another trick is to carry your files on a USB flash drive, and hide it in your wallet or luggage. [...] [...] office network and carry on with their regular work. If you’re new to the concept of a VPN read our previous article on its benefits. Another trick is to carry your files on a USB flash drive, and hide it in your wallet or luggage. [...]

]]> Comment on 3.6 Million People by New Fraud Statistics : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/03/17/36-million-people/#comment-1273 New Fraud Statistics : FraudO.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:13:23 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/03/17/36-million-people/#comment-1273 [...] it’s hard to believe these statistics, the numbers are so large. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has finished their first survey of [...] [...] it’s hard to believe these statistics, the numbers are so large. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has finished their first survey of [...]

]]> Comment on She has already gone to hospital!… by SMS Death Threat Scam : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/04/21/she-has-already-gone-to-hospital/#comment-1272 SMS Death Threat Scam : FraudO.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:01:10 +0000 http://fraudo.com/?p=275#comment-1272 [...] a new scam being sent by SMS, similar to an email one sent recently. The SMS reads: Someone paid me to kill you. If you want me to spare you, I’ll give you two [...] [...] a new scam being sent by SMS, similar to an email one sent recently. The SMS reads: Someone paid me to kill you. If you want me to spare you, I’ll give you two [...]

]]> Comment on Nigerian 419 Scams by Advanced Fee Fraud on LinkedIn : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/05/23/nigerian-419-scams/#comment-945 Advanced Fee Fraud on LinkedIn : FraudO.com Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:37:31 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/05/23/nigerian-419-scams/#comment-945 [...] The Advanced Fee Fraud is also known as a 419 scam. This is an old and still very popular scam whereby someone who is either a foreigner or is posing as a foreigner asks a stranger for help transferring large amounts of money. They promise a large compensation in return, and ask for some money to get things started. It sounds simple and a lot of people fall for this. [...] [...] The Advanced Fee Fraud is also known as a 419 scam. This is an old and still very popular scam whereby someone who is either a foreigner or is posing as a foreigner asks a stranger for help transferring large amounts of money. They promise a large compensation in return, and ask for some money to get things started. It sounds simple and a lot of people fall for this. [...]

]]> Comment on XP Antivirus by enrique http://fraudo.com/2008/04/14/xp-antivirus/#comment-666 enrique Wed, 28 May 2008 12:10:06 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/14/xp-antivirus/#comment-666 Yeah I agree, viruses don't cause the same problems as they did years ago. The main threats these days are people stealing bank and credit card details. Yeah I agree, viruses don’t cause the same problems as they did years ago. The main threats these days are people stealing bank and credit card details.

]]> Comment on XP Antivirus by XPAntivirus http://fraudo.com/2008/04/14/xp-antivirus/#comment-660 XPAntivirus Wed, 28 May 2008 10:01:17 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/14/xp-antivirus/#comment-660 Viruses used to be the main problem related to the internet. While the majority of viruses are not terribly destructive, they can be both annoying and somewhat troubling to most computer users. Viruses used to be the main problem related to the internet. While the majority of viruses are not terribly destructive, they can be both annoying and somewhat troubling to most computer users.

]]> Comment on Is it safe to give out your bank account number? by Job Scam : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/01/18/is-it-safe-to-give-out-your-bank-account-number/#comment-605 Job Scam : FraudO.com Mon, 26 May 2008 22:40:51 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/01/18/is-it-safe-to-give-out-your-bank-account-number/#comment-605 [...] and need to accept payment, then it’s a compromise between security and doing business). Read here to see what happens if you give out your bank account details to [...] [...] and need to accept payment, then it’s a compromise between security and doing business). Read here to see what happens if you give out your bank account details to [...]

]]> Comment on How To Recognise URLs by St George Bank Phishing Emails : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/12/24/how-to-recognise-urls/#comment-567 St George Bank Phishing Emails : FraudO.com Sun, 25 May 2008 22:17:45 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/12/24/how-to-recognise-urls/#comment-567 [...] further reading see our article on how domain names work, and another detailed example of phishing. 26 May, 2008 | Filed Under Fraud, [...] [...] further reading see our article on how domain names work, and another detailed example of phishing. 26 May, 2008 | Filed Under Fraud, [...]

]]> Comment on A Summary On Nigerian Scams by Nigerian 419 Scams : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/10/24/a-summary-on-nigeriam-scams/#comment-424 Nigerian 419 Scams : FraudO.com Thu, 22 May 2008 14:13:09 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/10/24/a-summary-on-nigeriam-scams/#comment-424 [...] family and colleagues, and help raise awareness of this particular kind of scam. You can also read this article on how Nigerian scams [...] [...] family and colleagues, and help raise awareness of this particular kind of scam. You can also read this article on how Nigerian scams [...]

]]> Comment on Contact Us by FeedBurner and RSS : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/support/contact/#comment-346 FeedBurner and RSS : FraudO.com Tue, 20 May 2008 21:47:43 +0000 http://fraudo.com/contact/#comment-346 [...] Last night I setup this website to use FeedBurner. This is a more advanced way to send RSS feeds and as far as I’ve tested it works well. If you find any problems please let me know. [...] [...] Last night I setup this website to use FeedBurner. This is a more advanced way to send RSS feeds and as far as I’ve tested it works well. If you find any problems please let me know. [...]

]]> Comment on Malware Statistics by AusCERT Survey : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/04/11/malware-statistics/#comment-308 AusCERT Survey : FraudO.com Mon, 19 May 2008 12:02:09 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/11/malware-statistics/#comment-308 [...] and internet banking don’t go well together (i.e. this is how criminals steal money). Malware is always a bad thing to have on your computer. Do something about [...] [...] and internet banking don’t go well together (i.e. this is how criminals steal money). Malware is always a bad thing to have on your computer. Do something about [...]

]]> Comment on Protecting A Home Computer - First Steps by AusCERT Survey : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/09/18/how-do-you-protect-your-computer/#comment-307 AusCERT Survey : FraudO.com Mon, 19 May 2008 11:25:24 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/09/18/how-do-you-protect-your-computer/#comment-307 [...] New viruses are discovered every day so these people are at greater risk [...] [...] New viruses are discovered every day so these people are at greater risk [...]

]]> Comment on Keep critical software up to date by AusCERT Survey : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/11/29/keep-critical-software-up-to-date/#comment-306 AusCERT Survey : FraudO.com Mon, 19 May 2008 11:23:47 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/11/29/keep-critical-software-up-to-date/#comment-306 [...] exist to patch known vulnerabilities, so these 11% of people have computers that can be [...] [...] exist to patch known vulnerabilities, so these 11% of people have computers that can be [...]

]]> Comment on Using Unsecured Wireless Networks by AusCERT Survey : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/12/19/using-unsecured-wireless-networks/#comment-305 AusCERT Survey : FraudO.com Mon, 19 May 2008 11:16:25 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/12/19/using-unsecured-wireless-networks/#comment-305 [...] This is not only illegal but they’re using an untrusted network [...] [...] This is not only illegal but they’re using an untrusted network [...]

]]> Comment on Is it safe to give out your bank account number? by AusCERT Survey : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/01/18/is-it-safe-to-give-out-your-bank-account-number/#comment-304 AusCERT Survey : FraudO.com Mon, 19 May 2008 11:12:46 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/01/18/is-it-safe-to-give-out-your-bank-account-number/#comment-304 [...] of internet users have something to lose if they’re not [...] [...] of internet users have something to lose if they’re not [...]

]]> Comment on Password Meter by SSH Brute Force Attacks : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/03/25/password-meter/#comment-292 SSH Brute Force Attacks : FraudO.com Sun, 18 May 2008 22:44:02 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/03/25/password-meter/#comment-292 [...] Complicated passwords can take years to guess, simple passwords can take seconds to guess. Read here about how to evaluate the complexity of a password. And if remembering complicated passwords is a challenge then you might need a password [...] [...] Complicated passwords can take years to guess, simple passwords can take seconds to guess. Read here about how to evaluate the complexity of a password. And if remembering complicated passwords is a challenge then you might need a password [...]

]]> Comment on Update: HP Software Update Tool by Anonymouse http://fraudo.com/2008/04/29/update-hp-software-update-tool/#comment-287 Anonymouse Sun, 18 May 2008 04:38:57 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/29/update-hp-software-update-tool/#comment-287 The problem is worse than that. The update won't install on Vista: http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=1223873 The problem is worse than that. The update won’t install on Vista:
http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=1223873

]]> Comment on Harmful Websites by Yahoo! Malicious Page Alerts : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/10/28/harmful-websites/#comment-223 Yahoo! Malicious Page Alerts : FraudO.com Thu, 08 May 2008 12:58:34 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/10/28/harmful-websites/#comment-223 [...] now lets you know if a web site contains malicious content. It works very similar to how Google does it. From a technical perspective Yahoo’s implementation seems better - it scans files that [...] [...] now lets you know if a web site contains malicious content. It works very similar to how Google does it. From a technical perspective Yahoo’s implementation seems better - it scans files that [...]

]]> Comment on Password Safes by Louise http://fraudo.com/2008/05/06/password-safes/#comment-222 Louise Tue, 06 May 2008 14:43:48 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/05/06/password-safes/#comment-222 >>It's not ok to give a person or a company your passwords to store them for you<< but this is only true if they can read your passwords. I work for PassPack, which is an online password manager that uses technology called host-proof hosting: http://tinyurl.com/48qfxb It encrypts your data on your browser itself, making it possible for only the user to read the info in his/her account. Not even PassPack can read it. Louise >>It’s not ok to give a person or a company your passwords to store them for you<< but this is only true if they can read your passwords.

I work for PassPack, which is an online password manager that uses technology called host-proof hosting:

http://tinyurl.com/48qfxb

It encrypts your data on your browser itself, making it possible for only the user to read the info in his/her account. Not even PassPack can read it.

Louise

]]> Comment on KeePass by Password Safes : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/03/25/keepass/#comment-221 Password Safes : FraudO.com Tue, 06 May 2008 10:50:49 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/03/25/keepass/#comment-221 [...] KeePass Password Safe [...] [...] KeePass Password Safe [...]

]]> Comment on HP Laptop Support Software by Update: HP Software Update Tool : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/01/26/hp-laptop-support-software/#comment-213 Update: HP Software Update Tool : FraudO.com Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:34:20 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/01/26/hp-laptop-support-software/#comment-213 [...] Back in January I mentioned that HP’s Software Update Tool was vulnerable to attacks. That was limited to a support program installed on HP laptops. Now the problem appears to be worse than first thought. [...] [...] Back in January I mentioned that HP’s Software Update Tool was vulnerable to attacks. That was limited to a support program installed on HP laptops. Now the problem appears to be worse than first thought. [...]

]]> Comment on She has already gone to hospital!… by Hospital Spam Review : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/04/21/she-has-already-gone-to-hospital/#comment-212 Hospital Spam Review : FraudO.com Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:32:45 +0000 http://fraudo.com/?p=275#comment-212 [...] week’s post about a threatening spam email (”She has already gone to hospital“) was extremely popular here, and I think it deserves a [...] [...] week’s post about a threatening spam email (”She has already gone to hospital“) was extremely popular here, and I think it deserves a [...]

]]> Comment on Microsoft Certificate Enrolment Code by Jason http://fraudo.com/2008/04/18/microsoft-certificate-enrolment-code/#comment-210 Jason Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:38:14 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/18/microsoft-certificate-enrolment-code/#comment-210 A source or reference or link to more info on this would have been nice... A source or reference or link to more info on this would have been nice…

]]> Comment on She has already gone to hospital!… by Clay B http://fraudo.com/2008/04/21/she-has-already-gone-to-hospital/#comment-209 Clay B Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:28:38 +0000 http://fraudo.com/?p=275#comment-209 Several of my user's just received the same email. I'm glad they knew better than to click the link and let me know immediately. It's disconcerting to read this upon coming into work first thing in the morning. Several of my user’s just received the same email. I’m glad they knew better than to click the link and let me know immediately. It’s disconcerting to read this upon coming into work first thing in the morning.

]]> Comment on She has already gone to hospital!… by Graeme Stickings http://fraudo.com/2008/04/21/she-has-already-gone-to-hospital/#comment-208 Graeme Stickings Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:07:38 +0000 http://fraudo.com/?p=275#comment-208 I got this yesterday and have reported it to the police, because of the threat included in it. I reported it to Yahoo who said it was not really a Yahoo account and they told me how to read the ip address from the header detail. (From the last Received line) and using WHOIS got in touch with Hostaway.com. I have now forwarded it to them for them to deal with and await their response I got this yesterday and have reported it to the police, because of the threat included in it. I reported it to Yahoo who said it was not really a Yahoo account and they told me how to read the ip address from the header detail. (From the last Received line) and using WHOIS got in touch with Hostaway.com.

I have now forwarded it to them for them to deal with and await their response

]]> Comment on She has already gone to hospital!… by David Volk http://fraudo.com/2008/04/21/she-has-already-gone-to-hospital/#comment-207 David Volk Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:38:15 +0000 http://fraudo.com/?p=275#comment-207 Okay, I'm embarrassed to admit it, but it so caught me by surprise that I hit the link before I realized what it was. Is the virus geared toward PCs or can it do damage to a mac as well? Okay, I’m embarrassed to admit it, but it so caught me by surprise that I hit the link before I realized what it was.

Is the virus geared toward PCs or can it do damage to a mac as well?

]]> Comment on Chinese Domain Scam by Karen http://fraudo.com/2008/04/22/chinese-domain-scam/#comment-206 Karen Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:12:38 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/22/chinese-domain-scam/#comment-206 Thanks for sharing. Scam seems pretty well disguised & convincing. Apart from emails, there are times I received phone calls whereby the caller usually start by asking, "Can you speak Chinese?" etc... The number that appears shows it's from China. Thanks for sharing. Scam seems pretty well disguised & convincing. Apart from emails, there are times I received phone calls whereby the caller usually start by asking, “Can you speak Chinese?” etc… The number that appears shows it’s from China.

]]> Comment on She has already gone to hospital!… by enrique http://fraudo.com/2008/04/21/she-has-already-gone-to-hospital/#comment-200 enrique Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:36:47 +0000 http://fraudo.com/?p=275#comment-200 Hi Bob. It shows a pornographic image and immediately tries to download a virus. Any up to date (and good) anti virus software will block it. The virus is identified as "HTML_IFRAME.TW". Trend's virus encyclopedia doesn't offer much more information, http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=HTML_IFRAME.TW Judging by the web stats of Fraudo.com it seems the spam email circulated through Australia and New Zealand first, then Canada. Then less traffic from USA. The web address shown in the spam has also changed in the past couple of days (i.e. there's already at least 2 versions of it), Hi Bob. It shows a pornographic image and immediately tries to download a virus. Any up to date (and good) anti virus software will block it.

The virus is identified as “HTML_IFRAME.TW”. Trend’s virus encyclopedia doesn’t offer much more information, http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=HTML_IFRAME.TW

Judging by the web stats of Fraudo.com it seems the spam email circulated through Australia and New Zealand first, then Canada. Then less traffic from USA.

The web address shown in the spam has also changed in the past couple of days (i.e. there’s already at least 2 versions of it),

]]> Comment on She has already gone to hospital!… by Bob http://fraudo.com/2008/04/21/she-has-already-gone-to-hospital/#comment-199 Bob Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:46:09 +0000 http://fraudo.com/?p=275#comment-199 Ok, so what does the malicious code do? I have some computers that need looking at and it would be good to know what the payload is! :) Ok, so what does the malicious code do? I have some computers that need looking at and it would be good to know what the payload is! :)

]]> Comment on Using Unsecured Wireless Networks by BT Home Hub Wireless Networks : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/12/19/using-unsecured-wireless-networks/#comment-198 BT Home Hub Wireless Networks : FraudO.com Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:31:41 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/12/19/using-unsecured-wireless-networks/#comment-198 [...] To learn more about securing a wireless network read here. And to understand why it’s important to secure a wireless network read our article here. [...] [...] To learn more about securing a wireless network read here. And to understand why it’s important to secure a wireless network read our article here. [...]

]]> Comment on Wireless Security by BT Home Hub Wireless Networks : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/09/24/wireless-security/#comment-197 BT Home Hub Wireless Networks : FraudO.com Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:14:57 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/09/24/wireless-security/#comment-197 [...] learn more about securing a wireless network read here. And to understand why it’s important to secure a wireless network read our article [...] [...] learn more about securing a wireless network read here. And to understand why it’s important to secure a wireless network read our article [...]

]]> Comment on iMunizator by XP Antivirus : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/04/12/imunizator/#comment-193 XP Antivirus : FraudO.com Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:15:51 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/12/imunizator/#comment-193 [...] few days ago I mentioned a similar scam for Macs called iMunizator. These things will never let up so take care who you trust. Don’t just run or install unknown [...] [...] few days ago I mentioned a similar scam for Macs called iMunizator. These things will never let up so take care who you trust. Don’t just run or install unknown [...]

]]> Comment on ADSL Modems in Mexico are being attacked by 2Wire Modems : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/01/12/adsl-modems-in-mexico-are-being-attacked/#comment-186 2Wire Modems : FraudO.com Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:07:55 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/01/12/adsl-modems-in-mexico-are-being-attacked/#comment-186 [...] is a DSL modem manufacturer. Earlier we reported that a Mexican ISP offers 2Wire modems to their customers and that there was a vulnerability in [...] [...] is a DSL modem manufacturer. Earlier we reported that a Mexican ISP offers 2Wire modems to their customers and that there was a vulnerability in [...]

]]> Comment on Adobe AIR 1.0 by Flash Vulnerability : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/02/26/adobe-air-10/#comment-185 Flash Vulnerability : FraudO.com Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:58:18 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/02/26/adobe-air-10/#comment-185 [...] AIR1.0 is also affected because it includes a Flash player built in. If you use AIR upgrade to version 1.0.1. [...] [...] AIR1.0 is also affected because it includes a Flash player built in. If you use AIR upgrade to version 1.0.1. [...]

]]> Comment on Extreme Protection - Disabling ActiveX by Malware Statistics : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/02/12/extreme-protection-disabling-activex/#comment-183 Malware Statistics : FraudO.com Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:28:35 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/02/12/extreme-protection-disabling-activex/#comment-183 [...] What this means is that by disabling ActiveX from your web browser (Internet Explorer) you can avoid 79% of web browser plug-in attacks. Here’s an article on how to disable ActiveX. [...] [...] What this means is that by disabling ActiveX from your web browser (Internet Explorer) you can avoid 79% of web browser plug-in attacks. Here’s an article on how to disable ActiveX. [...]

]]> Comment on MP3 players sold with malware by HP Flash Drives Ship With Malware : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/01/12/mp3-players-sold-with-malware/#comment-182 HP Flash Drives Ship With Malware : FraudO.com Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:23:05 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/01/12/mp3-players-sold-with-malware/#comment-182 [...] while back we reported on similar incidents: Digital Picture Frames with malware, MP3 players sold with malware 11 April, 2008 | Filed Under Antivirus, Malware, [...] [...] while back we reported on similar incidents: Digital Picture Frames with malware, MP3 players sold with malware 11 April, 2008 | Filed Under Antivirus, Malware, [...]

]]> Comment on Digital Picture Frames with malware by HP Flash Drives Ship With Malware : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/01/18/digital-picture-frames-with-malware/#comment-181 HP Flash Drives Ship With Malware : FraudO.com Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:21:59 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/01/18/digital-picture-frames-with-malware/#comment-181 [...] while back we reported on similar incidents: Digital Picture Frames with malware, MP3 players sold with malware 11 April, 2008 | Filed Under Antivirus, Malware, [...] [...] while back we reported on similar incidents: Digital Picture Frames with malware, MP3 players sold with malware 11 April, 2008 | Filed Under Antivirus, Malware, [...]

]]> Comment on WordPress 2.5 by enrique http://fraudo.com/2008/04/07/wordpress-25/#comment-178 enrique Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:17:02 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/07/wordpress-25/#comment-178 Thanks for your comment village-idiot, I've corrected the post accordingly. Thanks for your comment village-idiot, I’ve corrected the post accordingly.

]]> Comment on WordPress 2.5 by village-idiot http://fraudo.com/2008/04/07/wordpress-25/#comment-177 village-idiot Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:54:39 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/07/wordpress-25/#comment-177 You misrepresent what I said in my post. I dont say , anywhere, that there was or is, a vulnerability in WP 2.3.3 You misrepresent what I said in my post. I dont say , anywhere, that there was or is, a vulnerability in WP 2.3.3

]]> Comment on Only In Malaysia Mah by Karen http://fraudo.com/2008/04/06/only-in-malaysia-mah/#comment-175 Karen Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:59:35 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/04/06/only-in-malaysia-mah/#comment-175 Thanks for responding to my question Enrique. Now I know :-) Thanks for responding to my question Enrique. Now I know :-)

]]> Comment on How To Recognise URLs by False Adwords Emails : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2007/12/24/how-to-recognise-urls/#comment-162 False Adwords Emails : FraudO.com Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:42:21 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2007/12/24/how-to-recognise-urls/#comment-162 [...] site. It’s hosted on ncjd32.cn (always look at the last 2 parts of the URL, as explained in our earlier article). CN stands for China, so this fake site was registered in China - something that should make you [...] [...] site. It’s hosted on ncjd32.cn (always look at the last 2 parts of the URL, as explained in our earlier article). CN stands for China, so this fake site was registered in China - something that should make you [...]

]]> Comment on Online Tax Returns In The UK by Brazilian Tax Return Site : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/02/16/online-tax-returns-in-the-uk/#comment-152 Brazilian Tax Return Site : FraudO.com Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:53:51 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/02/16/online-tax-returns-in-the-uk/#comment-152 [...] UK [...] [...] UK [...]

]]> Comment on Microsoft Password Checker by Password Meter : FraudO.com http://fraudo.com/2008/03/11/microsoft-password-checker/#comment-143 Password Meter : FraudO.com Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:26:09 +0000 http://fraudo.com/2008/03/11/microsoft-password-checker/#comment-143 [...] we mentioned Microsoft’s Password Checker. Today we’ve come across a much more sophisticated password testing program, Password [...] [...] we mentioned Microsoft’s Password Checker. Today we’ve come across a much more sophisticated password testing program, Password [...]

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