4 Security Tips Spurred by Recent Phishing Attacks on Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo

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4 Security Tips Spurred by Recent Phishing Attacks on Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo The old rule of "Don't Open Attachments" isn't enough to protect you from phishing attacks anymore. Here's more up-to-date advice. - Jared Newman, PCWorld More From Today @ PCWorld Windows 8 and Lion: Different Takes on Computing's Next Steps Mac OS X Lion and Windows 8 reflect Apple and Microsoft's views on the future of the PC. Share: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: Everything There Is To Know Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 launches next week. Here's a guide to everything you need to know about the hotly anticipated new Android tablet. Share: Five Ways Apple Rips-Off Android with iOS 5 Apple users might consider these new iOS 5 features magical or revolutionary, but Android users have been using them for years. 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Most Popular Searches Downloads Windows 7 Tablet PC Angry Birds Facebook Product Reviews Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011 93 Pros Good interface; Strong malware detection Cons Scan speeds lag behind top performers Read Complete Review » Top 10 Paid Antivirus Programs for 2011 » Top 5 Paid Antivirus for 2011 » Nikon Coolpix S9100 84 Pros Very good macro capabilities; 18X-optical-zoom lens; Large array of useful and creative scene modes; In-camera editing features improve low-light shots; Superior image quality; Extremely easy to use; Excellent performance for the price; Light and slim for such a long-zoom camera Cons No RAW shooting mode; No manual controls Read Complete Review » Top 10 Pocket Megazooms » Best Compact Point-and-Shoot Cameras » Point-and-Shoot Cameras With the Best Image Quality » Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 74 Pros In-camera HDR and high-speed movie modes; Touch-to-focus controls; 3D still shooting; 16X optical zoom lens with very fast autofocus; Manual modes with aperture- and shutter-priority Cons Limited touchscreen functionality; GPS feature lacks in-camera mapping; No RAW shooting mode; Images often look underexposed and lack sharpness; Battery life is poor with GPS active Read Complete Review » Top 10 Pocket Megazooms » Best GPS Cameras » Top Point-and-Shoot Cameras With Manual Controls » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Professional Price: $554.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review VMware Fusion v.3.0 Price: $54.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on System Utilities, Best Prices on Security Software, Best Prices on Antivirus Software, Graphics & Publishing Software, Windows Software, PC Games Top News on PCWorld.com E3 2011: Nintendo's Next Console Named 'Wii U', Breaks Mold Once Again Nintendo unveiled its wildly different next console at the E3 2011 press conference this morning, including a tablet-style gamepad and dozens of new ways to interact with games. Share: Google Adds Appointment Slots to Calendar Appointment slots allows users to set up times and dates in their calendar so collaborators can pick and choose the most convenient times for them as well. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: May 2011Our reviewers can't get enough of utilities. Geeky stuff like benchmarking, drive partitioning, memory testing. Must-haves like desktop organizers and security helpers. Microsoft Office improvements. But we like to have fun, too, so we couldn't resist some great media software, sci-fi themepacks, and designing our own cursors. These are just the highlights from the merry month of May. Parted Magic   7398 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Hard Disk This may just be the best partitioning utility/boot disc on the planet. RealWorld Cursor Editor   11757 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Tools Create static or animated cursors for Windows XP, Vista, or 7; make cursors from images. Directory Opus (32-bit)   1039 Downloads  |  Trial  |  Filed Under File Management Replace Windows Explorer with this powerful, full-featured program. 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