Internet Identity Thieves

Identity thief is an easy crime. And it much easier when you are not careful of the company you keep. And it is even more dangerous when that company has access to your computer. And if that is not bad enough, if by chance the company you keep should happen to be an evil techie, you just might have a much bigger problem on your hand. Webroot tell us about these evil demons' ability to capture your personal information. This is especially true for those folk who prepare their income taxes online. Local bloggers are aware that we have a hacker or two among us. So, be careful and take notes from the article below.

BOULDER, Colo. (BusinessWire EON) March 5, 2007 -- Webroot specifically cautioned users about a potential spike in the instances of system monitors and keyloggers during tax season. Last year Webroot's Threat Research Team recorded a 265 percent increase in the instances of system monitors from February to March, when the majority of users use the Internet to prepare and file their taxes.

Classified as some of the most dangerous computer security threats, system monitors and keyloggers can track and record a user's individual keystrokes, making it easy for spyware criminals to steal any personal information that might be entered into an
online tax program or form.

Here's a site by Arizona State University for testing your knowledge on internet security. ASU will be hosting an event to teach computer awareness and risks when using a computer during March 27th-30th. This week is entitled Security Awareness Week.

ASU's University Technology Office (UTO) will host the third annual Security Awareness Week beginning March 27th – 30th. The event is open to the public and is designed to enhance students' awareness about the potential risks associated with computer and internet use.