Tag: Internet safety
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Email Scams, Fake Antivirus and Phishing Attack Warning
Posted: March 11th, 2011 - Information Security
Potential email scams, fake antivirus and phishing attacks regarding the Japan earthquake and the tsunami disasters are likely to start appearing in City e-mail. Scams may contain links or attachments which may direct users to phishing or malware-laden websites. Fake antivirus attacks may come in the form of pop-ups which flash security
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Tags: computer attacks, computer security, Internet safety, Newsletter
Cyberattack-alert system could be model for U.S.
Posted: March 11th, 2011 - Information Security
Cyberattack-alert system could be model for U.S. Washington state system alerts for cyberattacks, botnets, comprised desktops By Ellen Messmer, Network World | March 08, 2011 08:54 AM ET An ambitious project to create a statewide cyber-alert "early warning" system in the state of Washington to link with the federal Department of Homeland
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Tags: computer attacks, computer security, Internet safety, Newsletter, Vulnerability
Volunteer for our Get Online! event
Posted: November 9th, 2010 - Community Technology, Seattle Communities Online (No Comments)
On Thursday, November 18, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, many computer learning centers in Central and South Seattle will be hosting events to help community members Get Online! There will be activities and demonstrations on many topics, including: social networking, posting/viewing photos online, paying bills online, using email, accessing wireless networks,
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Tags: Community, computer security, digital inclusion, Internet safety, neighborhoods, online tools, volunteer opportunities
Are You Ready for the Cyber Attack? Maybe!
Posted: May 13th, 2010 - Information Security (No Comments)
Are we ready for the "big one" cyber attack? The author thinks we're holding out pretty well considering all we are dealing with already.
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Tags: computer attacks, computer security, Cyber warfare, Internet safety, Newsletter



