RFID: Blink! by Sally Bacchetta
JP Morgan Chase & Co. will begin issuing contactless "blink" cards to millions of MasterCard and Visa credit cardholders next month. A "blink" card looks like a regular credit card, but is embedded with an RFID chip that allows the bearer to wave the card at an RFID-enabled terminal rather than... If a crafty digital thief does manage to slip in when I'm blinking, they will be plundering my Chase credit card account, not my personal bank account. ... Chase's initial plan is to link "blink" cards only to credit card accounts, not debit or bank cards.

Point of Sale Systems by Kent Pinkerton
A point of sale system is a type of computer or specialized terminal that is used to instantly record a transaction. This system uses computers and combines it with the necessary software, cash registers, barcode readers, optical scanners, and magnetic strip readers. ... This type of machine will store information concerning sales, credit card information, as well as keeping track of your inventory. ... The most important use of this system to a business owner is its ability to allow your business to process credit card payments.

How To Avoid Getting Hooked By Pfishing by Cavyl Stewart
"Pfishing", sometimes spelled "Phishing", is a word that's used to describe a method of identity theft where con men use fake e-mail that looks like it comes from legitimate sources. This e-mail is designed to hoodwink you into giving out personal and financial information. ... Never give your bank account information, credit card numbers, Social Security number, passwords, personal identification numbers (PIN), or Date of Birth to anyone who asks you for that information by email. ... If it's too late and you already provided any of your personal information, account numbers, or PINs then...

Computer Do's and Don'ts by Phyllis Wasserman
Here are a few helpful pointers for your computer experience. DON'T Store personal information on your computer or PDA. Stored data is always open to hackers. Consider storing passwords on CD's or disks that you keep locked in a box or closet. Shop on-line without being sure of two safety... Always use a different credit card out in the "real world." And to be sure you are not a victim of identity theft, get a copy (every year) of your credit report from all 3 major credit bureaus. ... They ask for your credit card numbers and social security information, phone numbers or even email...

The Value Of Document Shredding by Leon Chaddock
Document shredding is a necessary function of business. There are many areas in which you will find the various tools that you need to do this, but we are going to let you in on a secret. That is, you can find some excellent equipment to take care of your document shredding needs right here on... Tossing them is okay if you want someone to pick up that phone and apply for a credit card with your information. ... How many credit card statements have you thrown away? ... In the business setting, there is no telling the amount of important information you toss each day that may actually...

Can An Intruder Get Into Your Laptop Computer And Get Your Credit Card Info Using These Methods? by Steve McArthur
Okay, you've just got your brand spanking new super duper laptop computer home and unpacked. You went ahead and spent the extra money for a few more bells and whistles just in case you might need them. Of course, you don't know what these bells and whistles are used for, but you surmise that... However, over a period of time your laptop computer can start running like honey on a cold winters day. ... So, what do you do? ... Well, the first thing you want to make sure you do is set up a firewall for your Internet connection.

Google Desktop - Safe to Use by Matt Christensen
Google has been taking a lot of heat for its new desktop software. It allows a user to search files on multiple computers by storing the information on google servers. The criticism here is that google then has access to your information. People are afraid that their privacy will be violated. ... People will give out their credit card number out on the internet but refuse to use google software. ... Also, identity theft is most likely a result of some sort of credit card fraud not from doing a search on google.

Spyware Should be Removed! by Kenth Nasstrom
Spyware, hated by almost all, and still widely used. But how common is spyware? Could you have some installed on your computer at this moment? Read on and learn more about this hated software. If you use the internet, "There is over 90% chance your computer is infected with spyware" - Source CNN. ... A bad spyware will grab your credit card information, bank id and login, email content or similar and send it to someone who uses it to rob you, commit crime or even worse. ... * Spyware can run completely hidden on your computer * It can slow down your computer a lot * It can spy on you and...

Who Wants to Go Phishing? by Mike Bryant
If you receive an email from a bank, credit card, eBay or some other online service asking you to click a link and login to verify your account information, be wary: you may be the bait for a Phishing expedition. Phishing is when a thief pretends to be a valid business, say eBay, and sends... Unsuspecting users type in their username and password, often also providing their credit card information. ... What is most disgusting of all with this type of scam is that the thieves very often pretend that they are ‘reviewing their security policies’ or ‘have found unusual activity on the account’...

Computer Crimes by Faraz Akhter
With the evolution of computerization and rapid growth of technology, we have not only seen new types of crimes, but the nature of these crimes has changed as a result of increasing technological capacities. Certainly there has been some empirical study of these computer crimes, most of which... The most popular methods for acquiring credit card information include stolen credit card numbers, and credit card number generators software. ... Ways to Protect Computer and Information In this growing world of technology if we want to be safe and protect our personal information then we must...