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Surfer Beware - Facebook Users Facing Spam Attacks
The widely popular
social networking site, Facebook, now has more than 175 million active users
with the fastest growing demographic being those 30 years old and older.
Perhaps you're one of the many Facebook users that recently received spam
containing subjects like the following:
- An invitation to lunch by a family
- Your reported violation of Facebook's Terms of
Service
- A link to a video of dancing girls
Take a look at one example of these fraudulent e-mail messages
below:
These spoofed Facebook messages contain links to websites that try to prompt
recipients into installing a malicious application. If you receive e-mail
messages like this, DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK. Instead, simply delete them.
Also make sure you have a firewall installed, and keep your antivirus and
antispyware software up to date.
Facebook actively works to stop spam related to their site and to bring legal
action against the spammers. In addition, Facebook has security experts and
engineers focused on the integrity of the site and continues to build systems
to prevent and respond to spam attacks. They recommend that Facebook users
report spam by using the links located throughout their website.
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Get In The Game With NU-Telecom
Now's the time to
Get in the Game with NU-Telecom! NU-Telecom is "wild" about their
Classic Combination and Essential Bundle and thinks you will be too! Sign up
for the Classic Combo or Essential Bundle during the month of April and be
entered for a chance to win an autographed Minnesota Wild hockey stick. The
Classic Combo and Essential Bundle have everything in one convenient plan at
a discounted price — phone, calling features, FETCH Internet and Digital TV.
Get in the Game. Contact your local NU-Telecom today.
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Ask The Help Desk - What Does The “s” In “https” Stand For?
Question: I've noticed that some website addresses
begin with "http" and others with "https." What does that
"s" stand for and does it mean anything to me as a user?
Answer: The acronym HTTPS stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol
Secure. The word "secure" refers to the fact that HTTPS uses a
secure socket layer (SSL) for security purposes when transferring data. Some
examples of sites that use HTTPS include banking and investment websites,
e-commerce websites, and most websites that require you to log in.
Websites that use the standard HTTP protocol transmit and receive data in an
unsecured manner. This means it's possible for someone to eavesdrop on the
data being transferred between the user and the Web server. By contrast,
secure websites use the HTTPS protocol to encrypt the data being sent back
and forth with SSL encryption. If someone were to capture the data being
transferred via HTTPS, it would be unrecognizable.
You can tell if a website is secure by viewing the address field of your Web
browser. If the Web address starts with "https://," you know that you're
accessing a secure website. Most browsers will also display a lock icon
somewhere along the edge of the window to indicate the website that you are
currently visiting is secure. You can click the lock icon to view the secure
certificate that authenticates the website.
Whenever you're asked to enter personal or financial information on a
website, make sure that the URL starts with "https://" and that the
lock icon appears in the window.
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Sites Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out In April
Credit Care
http://www.helpwithmycredit.org - Help
With My Credit provides information to assist and educate consumers
struggling with debt. Their website features helpful, easy-to-understand
advice for those having trouble keeping up with payments. Topics include
managing credit wisely, credit card basics, credit card features,
understanding your credit score, reading your statement, and credit
counseling. If you don't find what you need, check out the additional
resources and links.
LOC Online
http://loc.gov - Love to learn? Then
you will love this site. The Library of Congress is the largest library in
the world with millions of books and other media in its collections. The
online collection contained in this site is also vast. Highlights include
learning games and activities, a "wise guide" that shows you what's
available, a performing arts encyclopedia, "places in the news,"
and webcasts featuring musicians, poets, and more.
CenterWatch
http://centerwatch.com - Do
you or someone you care about have a serious medical condition? Have you
wondered if there's a way to keep up with the research about treatments for
it? This site may provide the answers. It offers news, directories, analysis,
and proprietary market research on clinical research for a variety of
conditions. You will find a database of clinical trials, a subscription
service for notifications, a list of recently approved drugs, and a
collection of additional resources.
Rachael Ray Recipes
http://rachaelray.com - Rachael
Ray, popular TV host and cookbook author, is known for her warmth, energy,
and boundless curiosity. Ray is also famous for her 30-minute meals and you
can find lots of quick and easy recipes on her site. Now that the weather is
getting nicer, check out the Spring Fever section for recipes that let you
spend less time at the stove and more time outside playing.
Late Is Great
http://lastminute.com - Procrastinators,
this is the travel site for you! Find incredible deals when you make last
minute — or even last second — travel plans. The site includes flight, hotel,
car, and vacation deals for a variety of destinations, as well as terrific
tips for what to do when you get there. You can search by occasion, budget,
or your preferred type of vacation activity. Use the "going out"
section to plan your days when you arrive, or the "gift ideas"
section to give the gift of travel.
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Short Tutorial - Setting Up Automatic E-mail Message Delivery
Do you have to click
on the "Send/Receive" button to obtain your messages when starting
up your e-mail program? Perhaps they used to be automatically delivered but
after you upgraded your e-mail program, this feature was no longer operating.
Follow the steps below to have your e-mail messages automatically delivered
at startup:
Setting Up Automatic Message Delivery When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Outlook Express 6
- Computer Operating System: Windows XP
1. With Outlook Express open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and select
"Options..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Options window will open. While on the
"General" tab, and within the "Send/Receive Messages"
section, check the box next to "Send and receive messages at
startup."
3. Click on the "Apply" button to
save your changes and then click on the "OK" button to close the
Options window.
Setting Up Automatic
Message Delivery When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Windows Mail
- Computer Operating System: Windows Vista
1. With Windows Mail open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and select
"Options..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Options window will open. While on the
"General" tab, and within the "Send/Receive Messages"
section, check the box next to "Send and receive messages at
startup."
3. Click on the "Apply" button to
save your changes and then click on the "OK" button to close the
Options window.
Setting Up Automatic
Message Delivery When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Mozilla Thunderbird
2.0
- Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X
10.5
1. With Thunderbird open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and select "Account
Settings..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Account Settings window (Local Folders window
on the Mac) will open. Under your account located on the left side of the
window, click on "Server Settings." You will now see several server
setting options on the right side of the window.
3. In the "Server Settings" section,
check the box next to "Check for new messages at startup."
4. Click on the "OK" button to save
your changes and close the Account Settings window.
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