October 2006
In This issue:
:: Net Neutrality: Stop Internet Censorship Now
:: Fraud Alert: Vishing, a New Twist on Phishing
:: Design for the New Millennia
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Net Neutrality: Stop Internet Censorship Now
- Christianna Connell
Imagine typing in the URL of your neighborhood bank, and some other bank comes up instead. Your first reaction might be to think you typed the wrong URL, but it could just be that the other bank paid your broadband carrier millions of dollars to show their site instead. It’s a scenario that is worse than frustrating - It’s a violation of first amendment rights!
This is not science fiction; this is exactly the battle that proponents for net neutrality are fighting right now. And though the battle is far from over, some large corporations aren't waiting for the court's decision to censor your internet searches.
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Fraud Alert: Vishing, a New Twist on Phishing
- Christianna Connell
Just as consumers have gotten wise to clicking on links from “phishing” emails, now they are faced with a new threat called “vishing.” Like phishing, vishing exposes consumers to all kinds of potential security threats. Instead of asking consumers to click on a link to go to a spoofed login page, vishing involves phone communication complete with caller ID.
So how do you spot this latest fraud scam?
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Design for the New Millennia
- Jeune Ortiz
One of the most obvious reasons to give your site a new look is to keep it looking current. Just as clothing styles change, so do design preferences and technologies. If your site was on the cutting edge in the 80’s it probably takes up very little screen real estate, and has mostly text with very few images. The 90’s saw the web into the multimedia age. Midi music and splash pages ruled.
The new millennium has ushered in the savvy web user. Today’s surfer wants their information delivered on tap without having to jump through hoops. Navigation must be clear (gone are the days of “mystery meat” navigation), and content must be concise and relevant to the user’s search. Enter the new web.
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If you want the newest, lightweight, ultra-hip electronic gadgets, including ultra lightweight computers from Japan and feature-packed smartphones from Europe chances are you won’t find them in the U.S. Luckily, there are a handful of online stores that cater to the needs of gadget aficionados.
Kurns Patrick
Of special interest is their Used section where you can find the latest and greatest at reduced prices.
Dynamism
You’re not likely to find any of Dynamism’s products on U.S. shelves. Including laptops weighing in at 2.2 lbs.!
