Cyber Monday Shoppers and Retailers Beware of Scams and Attacks

 Cyber Monday Shoppers and Retailers Beware of Scams and Attacks December 2, 2013 marks Cyber Monday, the day when Internet retailers expect to experience a major surge in traffic thanks to people shopping online for the holiday season. The concept of Cyber Monday, or Mega Monday as it’s known in Europe, was introduced back in 2005. It takes place after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, when people return to the office and buy Christmas presents from their work computers, according to retailers. Some dismissed Cyber Monday as marketing hype but over time, the day has grown in significance, thanks to competitive deals on offer...

Cyber-Harassment: What the Online Community Can Do to Stop the Trolls

Cyber-Harassment: What the Online Community Can Do to Stop the Trolls The Internet is a bountiful source of information, commerce, entertainment and enlightenment. We share stories and pictures online. We cheer up our friends with encouraging messages. We read the news and share our opinions about the issues of the day. We watch funny videos and search for jobs, mates and rare copies of Ramones albums. Cyberspace is no longer a science fiction concept, but an alternate universe that exists in our reality, one that we can tap into at any time, from anywhere.  It is a wondrous place. However, as in the real world, you'll also...