And They Thought They Were So Smart!

I had to chuckle to myself when I just read the news item about someone online trying to sell the personal information of one Herman Munster. That is right – you read it correctly – they tried to sell information for Herman Munster, the beloved Frankenstein head of the Munster family. Apparently the wannabe crooks (I call them wannabes because obviously they are not very smart) decided to try to sell credit card numbers and personal information online. Th only problem (other than that that is illegal) is that they tried to sell the information of a television character. Apparently, … Continue reading

Phishing – How not to get caught

“We suspect an unauthorized transaction on your account. To ensure that your account is not compromised, please click the link below and confirm your identity.” “During our regular verification of accounts, we couldn’t verify your information. Please click here to update and verify your information.” Have you ever opened up your email to get an official looking email from eBay, your bank, Credit Card Company or even the IRS that reads like one of those quotes? I am sure most of you have. It’s an internet scam known as phishing. What is phishing? The scam is pronounced fishing and that … Continue reading