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Japan to test phones that will alert if it sounds like you’re being scammed

Posted on November 3, 2012 by in Law & order, Mobile, Privacy, Scams, Security, Technology

Posted August 9, 2012 The system detects a phone scammer by analysing stressed-out voices and by recognising typical scammer words like “debt” or “repayment.” Here’s the full story.  

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Cyber romance scams cost US victims $50 million in 2011

Posted on June 14, 2012 by in Law & order, Scams, Security, spam, Technology

Posted May 17, 2012 Who doesn’t love a good romance story? Oh, probably those who have ended up losing out on a lot of money. Read the story on Naked Security. 

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Facebook teaches users how to kill adware

Posted on March 28, 2012 by in Facebook, Privacy, Scams, Security, social networks, spam

Posted March 28, 2012 Put that  click-happy finger away. Nobody’s giving you the ability to see who viewed you on timeline or looked at your profile. All they want is to give you venereal Facebook adware disease. Go take out an ad on OKCupid if you want to oogle yr ooglers. Oooooooog! Here’s the hunk [...]

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How to stay safe when traveling for the holidays

Posted on February 14, 2012 by in Mobile, Scams, Security, Uncategorized

Posted: December 14, 2011 Whether you approach the holiday travel season with dread or excitement, chances are you’ll be carrying one or more mobile devices and looking for those last minute-travel bargains. Read my Naked Security post to learn what to watch out for this year.

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