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Tag Archives: FUD Theater

FUD-B-Gone! A balanced view of online shopping!

December 1, 2006 – 8:37 am – Finally a voice that states that “Online Shopping Is Safe, Just Be Careful“. This was my point in my post the other day. Here is an important takeaway that’s somewhat common sense: it’s smart policy to only do business with known and reputable online companies. …
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The Holidays, Online Shopping, ID Theft and FUD!

November 28, 2006 – 9:50 pm – Before delving into this topic, I would like to mention that I acknowledge there are risks to online shopping as well as the importance in secure development and testing of web/internet applications. It’s a given. What I am about to say is not contradictory to it. The media sensationalizes…
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Anti-FUD Theater! Kaspersky Labs downplays current virus threats, future still uncertain

November 20, 2006 – 9:07 pm – Here’s a switch. Kaspersky Labs changes pace regarding the virus threat landscape but does issue warning regarding the future. It’s about time! Here are some interesting quotes: We are not seeing threats that would be able to cause millions and millions of pounds of damage, as Klez,…
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Frank Abagnale at FAU: FUD Theater or End User Education - You make the call…

November 16, 2006 – 9:57 pm – At FAU, it is reported that Abagnale said that: ”Fraud has just gotten easier,” he said. “I never in my life saw a simpler crime.” To which end user Steve Meyer of Boca Raton replied: ”It’s unbelievable,” he said. “I’m afraid that everything…
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Airport Security: US vs. UK

November 9, 2006 – 9:11 pm – From my recent travels, I noticed that the emphasis on “customer security experience” was different in the US and the UK. In the US, the TSA posts signs guarantee that traveler’s rights and freedoms will be respected. (If anyone has an image of these airport signs, please send…
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