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Checkfree service compromised Monday/Tuesday

"Dr" Dave Mason · 4:28 PM

The Checkfree payment service was hijacked in an effort to get private information. Read the details in the link above.

Makes clear the need for a basic awareness of what you are doing on the Internet. You can't get away with a sleepy attitude while surfing the 'net. Pay attention to what you are doing and have a basic understanding of how things are supposed to work and look.

The most powerful security protection available will not prevent you from providing your personal information to the bad guys, if you are not paying attention...

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https://drdavestech.blogspot.com/2008/12/checkfree-service-compromised.html