Interview with an ID thief
This CNN special report interviews spammer Jason Carpenter. Though it is dated, it is interesting.
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[…] example of how fraud can lead to identity theft, I encourage you to preview this video clip, “An Interview With An ID Thief”, at Tech-for everyone [click here]. […]
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TechPaul,
Was in the process of writing a blog article, relating to online fraud and linked to your site for everyone to see this video. Very powerful message…
Rick
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Thank you Rick,
While this video sort of reinforces the erroneous notion that cybercriminals are rich, White, (American) “kids”.. it is a very well done piece of Journalism, on a very important subject (a $100 billion/year “industry”).
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What are the best spyware programmes currently available on the market,from the free ones to the ones that cost a few dollars,please recommend the best and why you think they are the best.
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Well, Waheed, I could fill a page with that answer.. and then a whole bunch of folks would disagree with my choices. But here goes.
For a bundled “security suite” I am currently recommending Norton Internet Security 2009.
It is important to have more than one anti-spyware. (the second one can be a freebie)
Paid: Spyware Doctor w/AV, or Webroot Spy Sweeper w/AV
Free: Spyware Doctor Free, and/or AdAware.
If you do not have security that includes Antivirus..
Avast! (Pro or free)
Also, bolster your defenses with a heuristic tool, such as Threatfire.
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I’d seen this a while back, but it’s always a good reminder – esp. around this time of the year.
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