Phishing Scam Fake LinkedIn E-mails Link To Malicious Software NCKCN NextGen® 4G WiMAX Wireless Internet Access This Month's FAQ What Is Social Engineering And What Are Some Examples? Sites Of The Month Great Sites To Check Out In November Short Tutorial Changing The Default Search Engine On Your Browser |
Hello NCKCN internet members Now that we're in the holiday season, socializing with family and friends takes a high priority. Unfortunately, hackers don't take a holiday, and may try to use your social connections to accomplish their malicious goals. A case in point is the recent attack using fake LinkedIn e-mails, which we describe at the start of this November issue. You'll also learn about social engineering, and find out how to change the default search engine on your browser. On a lighter note, we "talk turkey" in one of the featured websites, along with sharing tips on shipping holiday packages and taking online trips down memory lane. The goal of each of our eNewsletters is to keep our subscribers informed regarding their Internet connection and to improve their Internet experience. We think you'll find this information interesting. To see what's inside this issue, simply scroll down the eNewsletter or click on the links within the index to the left. Thanks for reading! - The NCKCN Team |
Phishing Scam – Fake LinkedIn E-mails Link To Malicious Software
Bogus e-mails are being distributed in a massive campaign that pretends to be from LinkedIn, the business networking site. (How massive? According to Cisco Security, at one point nearly one in four spam messages was a fake LinkedIn invite.) Designed to resemble genuine LinkedIn messages, they claim that pending invitations are awaiting the recipient's response and advise him or her to visit the LinkedIn e-mail inbox to view the invitations.
However, the e-mails are not from LinkedIn and the links contained in the messages do not lead to the LinkedIn website. In fact, all links in the bogus messages point to a website that contains malicious software. Clicking the links opens a page that tries to trick you into downloading and installing the software, which may be a rogue antivirus program or other type of malware.
NCKCN NextGen® 4G WiMAX Wireless Internet Access
NCKCN is now offering exciting new 4G wireless Internet access in the Beloit area. Starting with speeds up to 3Mbps download and 1.5Mbps upload, this Next Generation wireless is a huge leap in technology. Utilizing the latest in wireless 4G technology, NextGen® is capable of video, gaming, and more. Throughput can be up to 10 times the speed of previous wireless technologies. Click here for our NextGen® 4G WiMax Wireless Interest Form and sign up today. Coming soon to the Belleville and Lincoln areas.
This Month's FAQ – What Is Social Engineering And What Are Some Examples?
Question: I've heard people talk about social engineering with respect to computer security, but I'm confused by the term. Could you explain what it is and give a few examples?
Answer: In computer security, social engineering is a term that describes an intrusion by a hacker that relies on human interaction and manipulation to steal information. This may involve obviously valuable information like usernames and passwords. Or it could be seemingly harmless details (like where you went on vacation or the name of your first pet) that hackers want in order to send you highly targeted spam or try to hack into your accounts. There are many different social engineering tactics, and these attacks can be done over the phone, in person, or online. Here are two examples of what social engineering hackers may do:
Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In November
Turkey Tips And Recipes
www.eatturkey.com – Preparing a turkey dinner can seem intimidating if you've never done it before, but this site makes it easy. With recipes, checklists, and helpful hints, even old pros will find something new. Check out the seasonal menus, wine suggestions, and turkey purchasing pointers. Watch the turkey cooking videos, learn turkey facts and trivia, and learn how to use turkey to "upgrade" your favorite meals. Ship It Right www.ups.com/packaging – As you get ready to send holiday packages this year, check out this site for advice on shipping containers, cushioning materials, and proper closure and label placement. Whether you're sending apparel, books, electronic equipment, housewares, toys, or TVs, the tool is easy to use: just provide the type, size, and weight of the merchandise you want to ship, and view the packaging guidelines. Video Time Machine yttm.tv – This cool site provides a peek into the past with videos of TV, sports, music, news, and more from each year, going as far back as 1860! You can check out the first Moonlighting episode, experience a Jefferson Airplane performance, or learn about the building of the Oakland Bay Bridge. Just pick the types of videos you want to view, and click on a year to see selections from that year ... or refresh the site to see a random year. Best Textbook Deals rentscouter.com – If you have a kid in college, you know how expensive books can be. This site helps you quickly compare prices for buying college textbooks versus renting them, and find the best deals. Just enter the title of the book you want, and get a summary of sources for renting or buying, new or used. You can also sell books, CDs, DVDs, and games. And check out the site's blog for textbook news. Social Security Essentials ssa.gov – Everyone knows about Social Security, but have you thought about what it really means in people's lives? You can find out by watching the 75th anniversary contest-winning video at the Social Security Online site. You can also estimate your retirement benefits, apply for benefits, find a Social Security office, watch helpful "how-to" videos, and much more.
Short Tutorial – Changing The Default Search Engine On Your Browser
Let's face it; there are just times when we could all use a change of pace. If you've been using the same default search engine for years, you may want to consider trying a new one—perhaps switching from Google to Bing. Changing your default search engine is easy to do on your browser, too. Simply follow the steps below.
Changing The Default Search Engine In The Search Bar When Using ... Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 8 Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Internet Browser: Mozilla Firefox 3.6 Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X 10.5
Internet Browser: Safari 5.0 Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X 10.5
Internet Browser: Google Chrome 6.0 Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X 10.5
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