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Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:40:33 -0400

Wireless Computing Exploit - Broadcom Driver

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:14:18 -0500

Are you connecting to the Internet via a wireless connection? If so you need to pay special attention to this alert. Apparently there is a hack out for computers using Broadcom Drivers: HP, Compaq, some Dells and others that will allow a hacker using this exploit to gain FULL control over your computer. If your wireless driver is not update to Version 4.100.15.5 or better, then you're vulnerable. Go to this ZDNet link now to check out your system: Critical Broadcom Windows driver exploit released!. My wife's Compaq needed this update. Do you? [COMMENT]

Prosperity Automated System in Trouble

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:05:18 -0400

The LA Times reported today that the Prosperity Automated System (PAS) is being targeted by the Securitys & Exchange Commission (SEC). Their goal is to shut them down. Honestly, I'm not familiar with their products or compensation plan, but having the SEC go after you is bad news from any perspective. If you're involved in any similar programs, you might want to pay attention to this case.
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Postcard from Family Member

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:47:19 -0400

This one would only come from a family member that really despises you:

"You have just received a virtual postcard from a family member!
You can pick up your postcard at the following web address:

http://www2.postcards.org/?a91-valets-cloud-31337"

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PayPal Report - Avoid AUP Violations

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:51:56 -0400

Mike Filsaime of Butterfly Marketing fame has put out a lot of information in the past much of which costs quite a bit. However, he just released this report for FREE and I 100% recommend it. Download it at this link: http://the-pay-pal-report.com/ThePayPalReport.zip.

PayPal is an excellent service to use, but you have have heard some negative reports on them freezing accounts and such. This report will set you straight on what can cause this. [COMMENT]

$100,000.00 in 4 Months? Not Likely!

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:29:55 -0400

Some say MoreThanTraffic.com is a scam, others say it's legitimate. This site guarantees that they'll send you enough targeted traffic so that you'll make $100,000.00 in 4 months. If you do, you pay them 15% or $15,000.00. If not, you pay nothing. It sounds like a WIN-WIN proposition.
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Opportunity Meeting Place - Findings

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:26:25 -0400

On the inside, Opportunity Meeting Place contains the typical Profile pages, a Blog, Classified posting area, Groups, a Forum, and direct links to a HotConference private room. The only updateable areas are the profile, ability to add banners (although I can't see where they'd be displayed yet), you can create and join groups, and post classifieds. The Group categories are rather limited: MLM Opportunities, Investment Opportunities, Day Trading Opportunities, and Franchise Opportunities. Where does Quikonnex and DeskView fit into that mix???? There's definitely a lot of work that needs to be done. I can't dis them for linking to HotConference -- that's all they have available :-) the poor guys :-( There's still the promise that this will be a good networking location, but they've got a lot to do to catch up with Ryze and LinkedIn. [COMMENT]

New Marketing Opportunity - Investigation Starts

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:43:53 -0400

Okay, I'm checking out another site. You might want to join me on this test, who know Quikonnex could dominate it. Joel Theiren, of HotConference.com and Kiosk.ws, is launching OpportunityMeetingPlace.com on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 9AM.
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New PayPal Scam - No $100 bill awaits you!

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 06:40:11 -0400

"You have been chosen by the PayPal online department to take part in our quick and easy 5 question survey. In return we will credit $100 to your account - Just for your time! " Yeah.. right![READ MORE] [COMMENT]

Blog feeds may carry security risk

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 13:50:43 -0400

ZDNet.com ran an article today stating that RSS Feeds may present a security risk to subscribers. You can read about it here:

Blog feeds may carry security risk

The question should arise, "What about Quikonnex RSS Feeds?"
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Year End Pay Pal Scam - Update

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:04:00 -0400

This is an update to my Dec 23, 2005 post. No, you do not need to update or verify your PayPal account information at the end of every year. I got this phishing attempt talking about getting ready for 2006.

There are also more victims of this type of scam than just the email recipients.
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