Just got the following email that leads you to believe that Amazon.com is having a problem with a recent credit card charge - if you get a similar email don't fall for it. The embedded link will take you to a page where it will ask you for your credit card no and even your pin # - like they need to know your pin. Don't fall for it! If you look close at the link you will see http://secure.amazon.com.lo... At first glance, it looks like you are going to secure.amazon.com ......
OK, you could not have scripted this one better to prove a point. NetFlix just settled a class-action suit (not admitting any wrong-doing) that complained that their marketing practices were deceptive when they claimed “unlimited movies every month” and “delivery in a day”. I am shocked that I didn’t pick up on the math when I signed up. I was certain that I could rent 3 movies at a time and still be able to “theoretically” rent an unlimited number of movies ......
Howard Schmidt, the former White House cybersecurity adviser says sue the programmer. Thanks Howard – sue the person with the least ability to control the situation. Counterpane Internet Security CTO Bruce Schneier says sue the company because somebody is liable and he says let’s leave it up to the courts to figure it out. These are bad ideas. First, the market is (supposed to be) driven by the ability to compare products and buy what you believe to be the best for your situation. If ......