All Entries in the "Computer Security" Category
Mail fraud on the prowl
Mail fraud has been going on for sometime now. And to some extent the fraudsters are successful. They range from a “stranded pastor” from your country in a foreign land asking for assistance to book a flight back home, unsolicited lottery winnings to having a “lawyer” inbox you telling you that you have been nominated [...]
Propertyzote website hacked
Propertyzote is a real estate advertising website, and currently it is down after a successful hacking attempt on the site.
Announcing some days ago (9th july) via a mail message to clients, they conveyed that their systems had been hacked in a data theft attempt and would be back within 24 hours.
Data security is very [...]
New form of M-Pesa Crime- guys beware
This Article might be long-but definitely easier to read than lose your hard earned cash..I encourage you guys to read it
Never, never reveal your pin number/name to anybody! Professional companies do not ask for these. But, also be aware that, as the conman hereunder, these people are professionals – so they might ask you to [...]
How to avoid e-mail viruses
E-mail is one of the primary ways to exchange information among Internet users; it is also a common method for spreading viruses. Below are some tips for avoiding viruses or passing them on to others.
* Beware of unexpected or unsolicited e-mail attachments
It is the attachment to the e-mail that contains the potential hazard. If the [...]
Hacking in Social Media
I did this post as a result of Fan request, Social media (Facebook, Twitter and others) has been targets of hacker attack for a long time now, and it’s imperial for computer users in general to be informed about hacking. I will start by explaining the basics.
What is Hacking?
Hacking means illegally [...]
