September 2012

Why I won’t connect with Connect.Me

by Cinda Baxter on September 12, 2012

in Security

I’ve said it 1,000 times. Never, ever click an email link from an unfamiliar sender. Never, ever, ever log into their website using one of your social media passwords. Both actions are the equivalent of handing your house keys to a total stranger, then watching what happens next.

This morning, I received an email from something called Connect.Me. Make no mistake—this isn’t the same as trusted About.Me (which begs the question: Was that intentional?).  [click here to continue…]

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Heads up: PayPal email scam

by Cinda Baxter on September 6, 2012

in Real World, Web

Nearly everyone has a PayPal account, for business and/or personal use. Today, (yet another) scam email landed in my inbox, but this one took a new approach.

This one tricks you into being a good Samaritan.  [click here to continue…]

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