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Are you tired of starting your morning by cleaning spam out of your mail box? Sick of deleting advertisements for pharmaceuticals?
As well as being annoying, spam can be dangerous. Phishing attacks can appear to be legitimate messages, but are actually attempts to steal your money, your identity or both! Using ParetoLogic Spam Controls can keep these would-be thieves at bay as well as keeping your inbox free of spam. Using advanced lexical analysis of messages, ParetoLogic Spam Controls finds even the most sophisticated threats, whether they are created as text, html or graphics.
ParetoLogic’s comprehensive security software can keep you protected from a wide range of threats. ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware provides detection and removal of potentially dangerous adware, spyware, keyloggers, trojans and other malicious malware. This sophisticated software also offers real-time blocking, which stops threats before they can start doing damage.
Please click on the links to learn more about ParetoLogic Spam Controls or ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware or other ParetoLogic products, click here »
Tip of the Month
"Protect your passwords. If possible, use an alphanumeric password. Use a different password for banking, email, etc. and change them periodically."
Q. I have lost my license key! What can I do? Am I going to have to buy a new one?
Signed: "Concerned"
A. Dear "Concerned"
Do not worry! We know that these things happen and we are happy to re-send your license key to you. Please log onto our ParetoLogic support site at http://paretologic.com/email/. We will confirm your registration and your license key will be sent to you by email.
ParetoLogic aims to make Internet waves more child-friendly with SafeSurfer
Concerned about the safety of families online, ParetoLogic, a leader in Internet security and PC optimization, is launching an exciting new initiative.
ParetoLogic's innovative SafeSurfer is a multi-faceted program aimed at improving online safety for young people. It will include three unique components, including an eye-catching, interactive website, community partnerships, and presentations at Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings on Vancouver Island.
"Due to the nature of our work in Internet security, we are all too aware of the dangers that children face when using the Internet," said Amanda Cooper, ParetoLogic's Director of Communications. "SafeSurfer is a way for us to reach out and educate young people around the world as well as making a major impact in our home community. This is an on-going effort to improve the online world for families. Providing this service free of charge is a way for us to give back to the community in a meaningful way."
Online romances may offer danger rather than love
Some people, trying to find their soul mate on the Internet, have discovered machetes, fraud and sexual predators instead of romance. A number of incidents over the past few months demonstrate caution is necessary when looking for love online.
In July, a 56-year-old Australian man was excited to visit Mali, a West African nation, to finally meet in person the love of his life who he met online. Instead of being greeted by his bride-to-be and her promised gold bar dowry worth $85,000, he was met by a gang of armed bandits, according to an Aug. 13, 2007 Associated Press story.
They held Des Gregor, a wheat and sheep farmer, hostage for 12 days. The thieves stole the cash and credit cards he had on him and asked for $85,000, threatening to cut off his limbs with a machete if he did not pay up. Australian and Mali police teamed up to thwart the kidnappers by catching them at the Canadian Embassy when they went to collect their ransom.
Spammers use PDFs to drive up stock prices
Sophisticated spammers allegedly cashed in after using PDFs to drive up stock prices.
In early August, the largest spam spike ever - 445 per cent! - was recorded, according to MX Watch. This incredible flood of spam contained PDF attachments touting stocks for Prime Time Limited, a small Florida company.
This is just the latest example of the growing use of PDFs by spammers. According to Commtouch's Email Threats Trend Report for the second quarter, PDF spam is increasing. The report, which was released July 17, stated during one attack PDFs were part of 10 to 15 per cent of the spam in a 24-hour period. By using a common attachment format, like PDFs, spammers are trying to slip their phishing attacks past defences.
In the Prime Time case, the PDFs worked as people responded with their cheque books. The stock went up 57 per cent (from $.07 to $.11) in what has been described as a "pump and dump scam," an August 13 PC World article stated. In these scams, the perpetrators who have previously bought shares drive up the price and then sell their interest before the inevitable crash occurs. A few days later Prime Time Limited's stocks fell below $.07.
What is SafeSurfer.org?
SafeSurfer, a website that is tailored to kids from the ages of 8-14, offers a forum, games, video and computer game reviews, entertainment updates and news about the hottest websites and applications all with an underlying theme of responsible and safe Internet use.
Information on new & cool sites available for kids
A safe place for kids to access the information they crave, the SafeSurfer website is continually updated with user (kids) generated information and is constantly fed with discussions and tips on how they keep themselves safe on the Internet. Fostering these discussions and offering the information in a collegial manner, puts the kids in the driver's seat, acknowledging the fact that they truly are the experts on their own computing and Internet experiences.
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Does it all sound Greek to you?
Don't worry! Each month we will explain a word or phrase connected to the Internet. As well as giving you a better understanding of the Internet, you will also be able to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge.
Adware
If you feel you are seeing more advertisements than usual on your computer, you might be infected with adware. Adware is any application that produces, shows or directs a computer user to ads. It can direct users to business and e-commerce websites without their consent.
"I have purchased (RegCure). It is simple to use and seems effective and compatible. Very good to see Bittorrent added to filesharing!"
Noel C.
"I want to thank you very much for your help. I was impressed with the customer service support I received. In the future I will consider Paretologic products very favorably."
Maury
Click here for more information on RegCure Registry Cleaner, or ParetoLogic's other fine products.
Here is your opportunity to get to know a member of Team Pareto!
Each month we feature a different member of the ParetoLogic team. As well as telling you about their role in helping make your PC safer, we provide a little insight into the away from work lives of our team members.
Davina Sing is a member of our great Tier Two tech support team here at ParetoLogic. The former Texas resident has been with ParetoLogic since 2005 and likes helping our clients with their questions.
"I enjoy the problem solving involved. Working with the client to resolve their issue and succeeding in doing so is very satisfying. Receiving the occasional dinner/drink invitation is pretty nice, too. Even if it means having to travel to another country..."
How she plays
Current favourite book: "Moonlit Cage" by Linda Holeman
Current favourite movies: "Stand By Me" and any movie with Ben Stiller
Where she plays
During her computer free time, Davina enjoys such websites as:
Pinkisthenewblog.com, postsecret.com and scrabulous.com
To help keep her PC safe, Davina uses ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware.
Read the Internet Security Tip of the Month » in the sidebar to your left to see the featured member's tip for you!
