Etienne A. Gibbs

Proven Tips and Tactics about the Newest Trend in Making Money Online

Despite the controversy about predators lurking on social networking sites, these sites are setting a new trend when it comes to making money online. One such site leading the pack is Yuwie. Similar to the others like MySpace, Facebook, FriendsWin, hi5, a... Read >

Proven Tips, Tools, and Tactics and Other Security Measures To Stay Safe Online (Part 2 of 2)

6. Learn what to do if something goes wrong. (a) If a scammer takes advantage of you through an Internet auction, when you're shopping online, or in any other way, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov. The FTC enters Internet, identity ... Read >

Proven Tips, Tools, and Tactics and Other Security Measures To Stay Safe Online (Part 1 of 2)

The Internet serves as an incredible tool for educators and students to communicate, research information, and learn. The widespread availability of computers and connections to the Internet provides everyone around-the-clock access to information, credit... Read >

What Everybody Ought to Know: It's No Longer Enough To Install Off-the-shelf Security Software

Think about this: You had problems with your computer in the past. Now you want to insure that those little annoying nuisance, pests, threats, and risks from hackers and spyware don't hide in your computer any more. So, you load up your computer with all ... Read >

Is Your College Student Carelessly Inviting Identity Thieves and Predators?

In its annual report earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission announced that the most vulnerable targets of identity theft are 18-29-year olds. Likewise, the 2007 Identity Fraud Survey Report, released by Javelin Strategy & Research, uncovers simil... Read >

Criminals Flock to the Internet and to a Computer in Your Home or Business

Organized crime seems too be extremely active in the scam known as "phishing" in which they send emails under the guise of being a financial institution or other legitimate organization. In the email they ask unsuspecting victims to verify personal inform... Read >

Some Precautions: Identity Thieves Combine Offline and Online Options

Two out of five identity theft victims surveyed by the Identity Theft Assistance Center (ITAC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting identity theft through victim assistance, research and law enforcement partnerships) know how their personal data... Read >

The Future of Safe Internet Surfing

When the Super Highway became commercialized, its use was intended for the free and legitimate exchange of information and instantaneous communication. It was a fairly innocent medium, awkward to some, but still innocent and safe. However, nowadays, stayi... Read >

Twelve Key Questions You Need to Ask About Your Computer Security for Your Home or Business

Security technology is only a part of an overall security plan. If you own a small business or a home-based business, or if you've been tasked with implementing security at your organization, developing a comprehensive security plan should be a very impor... Read >

Report: Combined Consumer Education and Increased Security Measures Equal Reduced Identity Fraud

While surfing the 'net, I came across a report about the reduction of identity theft and identity fraud. Obviously, it caught my attention. Following, in part, is that report which was produced by Javelin Strategy & Research, and co-sponsored by CheckFree... Read >

Scammers Don't Always Want Your Money - at First!

Sometimes scammers, clever and scheming vultures they are, may not immediately prey on you for your financial contribution. They may have something more deadly in mind - deadly to you, your computer, and the computers of all your friends. Once the scammer... Read >

Internet Safety Tips for Kids (and Parents, Employers, and Managers!)

Nowadays, staying safe online has become a never-ending battle - for children as well as adults. Because cybercriminals are becoming smarter and more sophisticated in their operations, they are real threats to your personal security and privacy. Your mone... Read >

Your Child's First Year at College: Prime Target for Identity Theft?

If your son or daughter is a recently high school graduate and college freshman, he or she is the ideal target cybercriminals are looking. "Why?" you might ask. For cybercriminals the answer is easy and highly profitable. Recent high school graduates and ... Read >

How Keylogging Software Allows Cybercriminals to Steal Your Passwords Silently

A ring of cybercriminals recently broken up by Russian authorities used keylogging software planted in e-mail messages and hidden in websites to draw over $1.1 million from personal bank accounts in France. The goal of these cybercriminals was to infe... Read >

Zombie Computers, Home Computer Hacking, and Drive-by Hacking

Are Viruses, Spyware, Trojans, and Hackers Hiding in Your Software? By Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW Internet Safety Advocate Spyware, Keyloggers, Hackers, Cyber Terrorists, Cybercriminals, Cybergangs, etc. These threats are real and the fact is your comput... Read >