Social networking sites are fascinating and downright scary at times. This Security Guide to Social Networks is a must read if you use Facebook, Twitter or MySpace, or know somebody who does. Not only will you learn about the dangers—which are very real and lie in wait for the unwary with everything from spam to identity theft—but also a few simple, clever and useful rules to help you avoid those dangers.
Eastern European cybercriminals are siphoning off millions from small businesses, taking advantage of a lack of authentication procedures, transaction controls and reporting. They trick workers into visiting sites with the same look and feel as their company’s bank by using malware programs or keystroke loggers downloaded via an email attachment. This is one article you’ll want circulated throughout your company.