Tag Archives: identity theft

More to Be Careful About: For Apple, Pressure Builds Over App Store Fraud

As reported by Evelyn Rusli and Brian Chen in the New York Times: “In a little over an hour, Ryan Matthew Pierson racked up $437.71 in iTunes charges for virtual currency that he could use to buy guns, nightclubs, and … Continue reading

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Be VERY CAREFUL Out There!!!

According to Nick Bolton in the New York Times: “The private photos on your phone may not be as private as you think. Developers of applications for Apple’s mobile devices, along with Apple itself, came under scrutiny this month after … Continue reading

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Social Networking and Security Risks

As Brad Dinerman reports, “The popularity of social networking sites has increased at astonishing levels. There is no arguing the usefulness of sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. They can be used for professional networking and job searches, as … Continue reading

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