I just wanted to throw out a couple looming security risks (one which may not be a big deal and one which will definitely be). All surfers should be aware of as many phishing/scamming techniques out there in order to protect themselves. I sincerely hope that none of you are complacent or lax with your surfing as odds are at some point you will be burned. It saddens me to hear people taken in by these and other phishing/scamming techniques when all of it could have been prevented with a little knowledge and the realization that thousands of people out there want nothing less than to hurt you. Idle hands may be the devil’s playground but idle minds are the scammers heaven.

Tabnapping – Devious New Phishing Tactic Targets Tabs

Non-Latin based Domain Names coming to an Internet Near You

What is Phishing?

Here’s a  VERY short phishing test for you. This is very old-school and not at all indicative of the sophisticated work being done by today’s scammers, but it may do you good to take it anyway. It will give you a short description as to why you missed ones (if you do).

I ask that you learn as much as you can about known phishing/scamming techniques and continue to do so, because only the awareness of a large portion of society will ever make a dent in their bottom-line. An aware surfer is a safer surfer.