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Wednesday, September 05, 2012

EVENTVWR SCAMS


                                  The EVENTVWR SCAM : What is it?

This is a quick warning about  a new scam called eventvwr scam.You are wondering what the hell is this name and how the hell should you read it?Well I must admit you are quite right!IIn fact,this  scam is just one of the so numerous phone call scams on the Net.And if you are unfamiliar with the calling,I can understand,it is a new type of scam;so let’s stop turning around and give you a clear understanding of what this scam really is about.So what is an eventvwr scam ?
At first,the name of this scam comes from a Microsoft Windows O.S program named eventvwr (Abbreviation for “Event Viewer”).Event viewer is,according to Microsoft, “a tool that displays detailed information about significant events (for example, programs that don't start as expected or updates that are downloaded automatically) on your computer. Event Viewer can be helpful when troubleshooting problems and errors with Windows and other programs. For more information about Event Viewer, see What information appears in event logs (Event Viewer)?”.Thus you can understand that the scam has something to do with the so-called Windows program.The procedure is very simple:

PHONE CALL SCAMS



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Thursday, August 30, 2012

HACKING : WHAT IS HACKING ? HOW TO DEAL WITH IT ?


                             Is Hacking a CYBERCRIME?
                                        The purpose of hackers
According to a study of the CSI (Computer Security Institute),more than 40 % of enterprises worldwide have confirmed an attempt of intrusion in their system in 2000.Hacked servers,stolen bank cards details,hijacked websites,these are just few among multiple crimes on the internet.The main purpose of hackers however remains a mystery to the great majority of people.What is their target and how do they operate?What do they want when intruding into a computer system?How to protect yourselffrom their attacks?
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