New York Internet Users Report Problems with Protecting Personal Data Almost one in five New York state Internet users received a notification from their bank or credit card issuer in the last year saying personal or financial information had been compromised, according to a statewide survey by Consumer Reports WebWatch. Read the press release. The survey was commissioned by WebWatch in conjunction with its "Look Before You Click” campaign, which has already released a six-part investigative feature on online auction fraud and 10 fact sheets full of tips to stay safe online. Click here for more information.
WebWatch and StopBadware.org Launch BadwareBusters.org StopBadware.org and Consumer Reports WebWatch have unveiled BadwareBusters.org, a new online community for people looking for help removing viruses, spyware and other badware from their computers. We’re launching as an open beta, and encourage your participation to help make the site a valuable, vibrant resource. Visit BadWareBusters.org.
WebWatch Produces Consumer Education Video: Gone Phishing Consumer Reports WebWatch proudly presents a three-minute animated video, "Gone Phishing," with an original song written and performed by singer/songwriter Dean Friedman and animated by Powerhouse Animation. Download the lyrics here.
The video is part of WebWatch’s “Look Before You Click” campaign, supported by a grant from the New York State Attorney General’s office, to help educate New York consumers about Internet fraud. Watch a clip from our latest press conference.
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