I’m hoping you don’t have an account on Blippy.com, because if you do you’re in danger of having your credit card information stolen. Blippy.com is a new social networking site for online shopping that isn’t doing a very good job of keeping its customers’ credit card numbers and names under wraps. Equals identity theft. Case in point, this Google search results screenshot courtesy of Gizmodo.com:
Yep, Nate Marshall and Bradd Dantuma should probably consider dumping all of the funds out of their debit card accounts because their full names and credit card numbers are now on the web for all to see. Most of the tech websites that are buzzing about Blippy.com recommend that if you DO have a Blippy account, disable it immediately.
On that note, here are some computer security tips from A+ Mobile PC Doctors, an onsite computer repair company in Boston that has been the area’s top source for efficient computer repair services in Boston since 2002.
- Make sure all your computer security programs are up-to-date.
- When accessing public wifi, DON’T go shopping or log into your online banking account!
- Don’t copy-paste passwords or other sensitive information. It’s easy for websites to steal the information you’ve left on your clipboard. Find out how to disable this on Internet Explorer.
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The holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re thinking about doing some of your Christmas shopping online this year, you could be at risk for identity theft. False websites, email attachments, even sharing information on Facebook are all ways that a hacker can get your personal information and credit card numbers.
He stole your identity, how could it be so?
When visiting merchant web sites…
- Keep an eye on the URL. Make sure there are no typos, and it doesn’t look…weird. If you’re at www.VictoraisSecret.com, you could be at risk.
- Turn on your browser’s antiphishing protection.
When paying for an item…
- Always use a credit card. Never use a debit card or checking account. Why? If someone steals your credit card number and goes wild, you can usually have those charges taken off. If someone steals your debit card number, they can easily empty your account and you’ll have no way of getting back the money. It CAN happen — it just happened to my best friend’s boyfriend.
- STOP filling out a form if it asks you for your bank account number or Social Security number. These are definite red flags that someone is trying to steal your identity.
When you’re on Facebook…
- Don’t status update about any extended travel plans. This is a cue for one of your “Friends” to break into your house and steal your stuff! Come on, let’s be serious… do you know and trust ALL of your Facebook friends? Probably not. Chances are, one of them could be hard up for cash…
- Don’t comment about extended travel plans. When you comment on a friend’s page, people who aren’t YOUR friend can see your comment. This enlarges your circle of distrust and puts you more at risk.
- Be wary about applications. Some of them could be malware. So if you don’t REALLY need that pummel-the-dancing-Snowman-with-snowballs game, don’t add it.
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