General Safety Tips :
MYSPACE AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Things you and your kids should know. Read More
Most Recent Threats:
REAL DEATHS IN SO-CALLED FILM DOCUMENTARY HOAX
Citizens Against Real Horror (CARH) are working to stop the distribution and
screening of "Last Looks" a film which exploits the tragedies of the legitimate
movie project "The Evil Eye". During the production of "The Evil Eye" cast
and crew members ... Read
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Past Alerts:
"IRS" PHISHING SCHEME URGENT
Users have reported receiving emails that appear to be from the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS).
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DANGEROUS EXPLORER VULNERABILITY CRITICAL
!!
The exploit code targets a vulnerability... Read
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$800 FROM MICROSOFT HOAX
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The $800 for Microsoft warning is a hoax. Read
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MOZILLA VULNERABILITIES
There are multiple vulnerabilities present
in Mozilla ... Read More
iTUNES FLAW
Apple iTunes fails to properly parse AAC files. Read More
MYSPACE PHISHING
The FBI has become aware of phishing attacks targeting users of the
popular social networking web site, www.myspace.com (MySpace). Read
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PHISHING SCHEME TARGETING THRIFT
SAVINGS PLAN PARTICIPANTS
Some participants in the Federal Government's
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) have received an e-mail claiming to be
from the TSP. Read More
VULNERABILITY IDENTIFIED WITHIN INTERNET EXPLORER
The FBI has been alerted to a newly discovered vulnerability within
Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser. Read
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AUCTION FRAUD - Romania
Auction fraud is the most prevalent of Internet crimes associated with
Romania. The subjects have saturated the Internet auctions and offer
almost every in-demand product. Read More
SPAM E-MAIL CONFIRMING THE PURCHASE OF A CELL PHONE
Spam e-mails have been circulating confirming the recipient’s
purchase through phonedepotusa.com. Read More
COUNTERFEIT CASHIER'S CHECK
The counterfeit cashier's check scheme targets individuals that use
Internet classified advertisements to sell merchandise. Read
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CASHIER'S CHECK SCAM TARGETING BED AND BREAKFAST
The e-mails request reservations and are followed-up with cashier's
checks postmarked from Massachusetts. Read
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CREDIT CARD FRAUD
NetThreats has received multiple reports alleging foreign subjects
are using fraudulent credit cards. Read
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DEBT ELIMINATION
Debt elimination schemes generally involve websites advertising a legal
way to dispose of mortgage loans and credit card debts. Read
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ESCROW SERVICES FRAUD
In an effort to persuade a wary Internet auction participant, the perpetrator
will propose the use of a third-party escrow service to facilitate
the exchange of money and merchandise. Read
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IDENTITY THEFT
Identity theft occurs when someone appropriates another's personal
information without their knowledge to commit theft or fraud. Read
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INTERNET EXTORTION
Internet extortion involves hacking into and controlling various industry
databases, promising to release control back to the company if funds
are received, ... Read More
LOTTERIES
The lottery scheme deals with persons randomly contacting email addresses
advising them they have been selected as the winner of an International
lottery. Read More
SOPHISTICATED NIGERIAN 419 SCAM
The FBI has become aware of a new sophisticated technique used to obtain
funds through the 419 scam. Read More
PHISHING/SPOOFING
Phishing and spoofing are somewhat synonymous in that they refer to
forged or faked electronic documents. Read More
RESHIPPING
The "reshipping" scheme requires individuals in the United
States, who sometimes are coconspirators ... Read
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MALICIOUS SOFTWARE BEING USED IN EXTORTION
SCHEME
The FBI has been alerted to an Internet extortion scheme in which malicious
software is used to hold a user's files hostage until a ransom is paid. Read
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