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Beware Google Chrome scam that could inject malware into your computer
A Google Chrome scam that could infect your computer with malware continues to pose a threat to users, according to cybersecurity experts. […]
Mac under attack: nasty malware targets your passwords and iPhone backup
Mac Malware Allegedly the work of Russian hackers […]
Gmail users: Watch for sophisticated scam
A devious new scam targeting Gmail users shows you can’t trust that any e-mail is safe, even if it comes from someone you know and appears to be part of an ongoing conversation. […]
12 Proven Tricks That Get More Clicks From Google AdWords
Looking to get more clicks from Google AdWords? It’s not easy. You’ll need to apply the same copywriting principles you would when writing a 3,000 word sales letter in the space of a matchbook. Your AdWords ad is limited to, 25 characters for the headline 70 characters of ad text 35 characters for the Display URL With limited space, you won’t be able to incorporate all elements outlined below in the same ad. Mix and match. Test [...]
Fake Utility Emails Seek to SCAM Unsuspecting Individuals
Now it should go without saying that my PG&E bill is never overdue. So when I recieved the following email just a few days ago, I knew instantly that something was fishy. Scam emails come in all forms – double check emails that claim to come from PG&E and other utilities How to determine whether any email is legit: 1. Hover your cursor over the email, and when a link pops up, just look closely at the [...]
Distracting spam provides cover for hijackers in action
One of the most worrisome things you’ll ever see turn up in your e-mail inbox is a deluge of messages each comprised of a long block of text, usually cut-and-pasted from a work of literature. Messaging security company AppRiver says this means you’re a targeted victim in an unfolding attack — in what it calls a Distributed Spam Distraction attack. The bad guys have singled you out; have access to one of your online financial accounts; and [...]
Paying for Penalties: Lies That Shady SEO Companies Tell
Ever since Panda and Penguin (Google’s major changes to how they rank websites in order to fight web spam) have hit, a lot of companies have lost a large percentage of their website visitors. Bewildered by their sudden misfortune, many of these business owners have turned to me to review their websites and their SEO practices to determine where they went wrong and what they need to do to get back into Google’s good graces. While many [...]
67 Ideas for Blog Topics
67 Ideas for Blog Topics 67 Blog Ideas: Blog Topics to Help You Create Content You’re likely sick of hearing about the importance of having great blog post content. But you know you need it in order to have something to promote via social media. And you know that great blog posts can bring in lots of long-tail search engine visitors. Image Credit: qisur What you may have trouble with is what to write about in [...]
New Facebook Phishing Scheme
New Facebook Phishing Scheme Be advised: watch your email inbox for this hoax! A new email is going around informing unsuspecting individuals that their Facebook account has been blocked or locked out. It requests the recipient to click a link in order to “reactivate” the blocked account, and “Subsequently you will be able to take advantage of the site as before”. This is blatantly false. The link leads somewhere else, not associated with Facebook at all, and [...]
Latest Phishing Scam: Fake Linkedin Invitations
Latest Phishing Scam: Fake Linkedin Invitations Our clients have been recieving emails inviting them to link with high profile individuals… only problem? It’s a phishing scam! Boy am I glad this client asked me first, instead of clicking on the links! Take a look at this email: As you can see, this email looks somewhat credible, and many of our clients may be tempted to confirm a connection with a high-profile individual that could potentially benefit [...]
