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September 2009 Blog Posts (8)

Scanners create phishing site masquerading as bank chat

Online scammers have created a phishing site masquerading as a U.S.-based bank that launches a live chat window where victims are tricked into revealing more information, researchers at the RSA FraudAction Research Team said on Wednesday.

The chat window messages come through the browser and not via a typical instant messenger application, RSA said in a blog post.

The scammer claims to be from the bank's fraud department and says that the bank is requiring members to validate… Continue

Added by Blaine Transue on September 17, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments

The Tipping Point: Tipping on Expensive Wine

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Added by Margie Tosch on September 16, 2009 at 1:43pm — 2 Comments

Why The Baker Should Not Be Running The Bakery — And Other Tips For Entrepreneurs

Why The Baker Should Not Be Running The Bakery — And Other Tips For Entrepreneurs

* By Jim Hopkinson Email Author

* September 14, 2009

bakeryDaniel Odio is co-founder and COO of PointAbout.com, but beyond that, he’s an entrepreneur and gadget geek with more gear in his “social media travel bag” than Carrot Top. Daniel sat down for an interview on The Hopkinson Report Marketing podcast. An excerpt of this interview is below, or see the full transcript or listen via… Continue

Added by Blaine Transue on September 15, 2009 at 7:40am — No Comments

Now That's Cool!

The new iPod nano. Now rocking a video camera, a polished anodized aluminum finish, and a larger screen. Also making its debut: FM radio with Live Pause. Learn more

Added by Blaine Transue on September 15, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

What Recession? WiredSonoma members announce new business starts, milestones achieved, help sought.

1. DHowell Media Group off to a great start; wraps production on a half dozen client projects, sets growth plans

2. John Lee launches PlainView Compassionate Care Systems, a B2B service connecting providers of medical marijuana, legal dispensaries and licensing bodies in a completely secure private environment

3. Mary Maddux’s Meditation Oasis hits 2 Million downloads of podcast, lays out plans for iPhone app and online courses

4. Juan Sobernis gets ready to launch Synqer, a… Continue

Added by Christine Mason McCaull on September 14, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Glazed Ham

I picked up my Amateur radio license last week. My call sign is KJ6BYL.

Added by Braden Mailloux on September 9, 2009 at 8:32pm — No Comments

PlainView Systems, LLC CCM

http://www.plainviewccm.com/

PlainView Systems’ Compassionate Care Marketplace, or CCM, provides a business-to-business exchange for licensed providers of medical cannabis compassionate care products and services in a totally compliant, secure environment. Our unique CCM offers an extensive catalog of products and services to our membership and allows members to form co-ops to increase buying power, network, and build ongoing relationships. Our comprehensive data management… Continue

Added by John S. Lee on September 8, 2009 at 5:41pm — No Comments

One password for all...

The easiest target appears to be the computer user, as many use the same password for a bank account as they do for their social networks.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 3 Sep 2009 at 11:38

More than 1.7 million Brits are at risk of online fraud as they use the same password for every site they use.

Nearly half (46 per cent) of Brits use the same password for places they need to login to, such as online banking and shopping websites, as well as social networks,… Continue

Added by Blaine Transue on September 4, 2009 at 7:11am — No Comments