Trend Micro TrendSetter June 2008

If you've got a teenager headed off to college, chances are they already know plenty about protecting their online identity. For example, they probably don't need to be reminded that whatever they put on their Facebook or MySpace pages is as viewable by future employers as it is by future friends. Still, parents can play an important role in ensuring that members of the Facebook generation have everything they need to keep their computer virus-free and less vulnerable to attack.
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Forget about another set of power tools or golf clubs. This Father's Day, give Dad the gift of online security! The fact is, a lot of people—particularly people who don't use the Internet frequently—still need some basic skills in safely surfing the Web. If the husband, dad, or granddad in your life is the type who clicks on any ad that says "Click here" and thinks that spam is just another word for processed meats, here are some tips to keep them safe... Read more >

Heads up, consumers! The newly revised British banking code says that victims of credit card fraud are personally responsible for losses if they have failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent identity theft. One of the banks' strongest recommendations to avoid this nightmare scenario: use good antivirus and antispyware protection on your computers.

If American banks start to follow suit, you could be personally liable for some pretty serious bills in the event of identity theft. It's just another reason to protect your computer and be smart about banking online.

As sure as the first item of junk mail arrived shortly after the Pony Express, so did spam arrive on the heels of email's invention. The first spam was sent on May 3, 1978 to 300-odd subscribers to Arpanet—an early predecessor of the Internet. The offending message came from a DEC marketing representative promoting a new computer. Arpanet subscribers were so angry at the unwanted message that it probably put a serious damper on spam for years!


Trend Micro Consumer Newsletter \| Security Tips, Tricks, and Updates		June 2008

	- Getting a Smart, Secure Start to College - Online Safety Tips for Dads - Credit Card Fraud Victims Might Be on the Hook for Losses - 30 Years of Spam! Getting a Smart, Secure Start to College If you've got a teenager headed off to college, chances are they already know plenty about protecting their online identity. For example, they probably don't need to be reminded that whatever they put on their Facebook or MySpace pages is as viewable by future employers as it is by future friends. Still, parents can play an important role in ensuring that members of the Facebook generation have everything they need to keep their computer virus-free and less vulnerable to attack. Read more > Online Safety Tips for Dads Forget about another set of power tools or golf clubs. This Father's Day, give Dad the gift of online security! The fact is, a lot of people—particularly people who don't use the Internet frequently—still need some basic skills in safely surfing the Web. If the husband, dad, or granddad in your life is the type who clicks on any ad that says "Click here" and thinks that spam is just another word for processed meats, here are some tips to keep them safe... Read more > Credit Card Fraud Victims Might Be On the Hook for Losses Heads up, consumers! The newly revised British banking code says that victims of credit card fraud are personally responsible for losses if they have failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent identity theft. One of the banks' strongest recommendations to avoid this nightmare scenario: use good antivirus and antispyware protection on your computers. If American banks start to follow suit, you could be personally liable for some pretty serious bills in the event of identity theft. It's just another reason to protect your computer and be smart about banking online. 30 Years of Spam! As sure as the first item of junk mail arrived shortly after the Pony Express, so did spam arrive on the heels of email's invention. The first spam was sent on May 3, 1978 to 300-odd subscribers to Arpanet—an early predecessor of the Internet. The offending message came from a DEC marketing representative promoting a new computer. Arpanet subscribers were so angry at the unwanted message that it probably put a serious damper on spam for years!	You have to pay for quality Yahoo e-mail accounts compromised for spammers' use Facebook reinforces safety measures Fear of online crime still rising, experts report Tips on how to stay safe online Stolen laptop leads victim to alleged thieves Con men cash in on quake generosity Hacker shuts down government computers



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