This site frequently has news about Scams, and what to watch for...I get the Newsletter and it is great.
http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,1738,915210,00.asp
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FTC Tackles Slippery Subject of Spyware
As the Federal Trade Commission begins holding policy forums on the topic—which has bills pending on it in Congress—it learns that spyware is in the eye of the beholder.
Flaw Leaves Internet Open to Attacks
A security researcher has developed a new attack for a well-known flaw in the TCP protocol that allows an attacker to effectively shut down targeted routers and terminate existing TCP sessions at will.
The Lookout: Microsoft's Plan
On February 24, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates announced a proposed open standard to deter e-mail spoofing, a scheme deemed "Caller ID for E-Mail."
Stopping Spam
SMTP authentication can corral spam, but implementation is thorny.
Gone Phishing—Yet Another Scam!
Don't respond to e-mail requests for personal information.
Security Flaws Database Goes Live
A group of volunteer security professionals has compiled one of the largest, most complete and most freely accessible databases of vulnerabilities on the Internet.
Understanding Directory Harvest Attacks
We examine directory harvest attacks to figure out how spammers find and target legitimate e-mail addresses.
The Lookout: MyDoom Hobbles E-Mail
This fast-moving, mass-mailing invader became the top worm in North America almost overnight.
The Lookout: VoIP Vulnerable
Applications such as Voice over IP telephony and videoconferencing could be vulnerable to security breaches because of flaws in the way a major telephony standard is being used.
Hacked in a Flash
Data thieves have a new weapon in the espionage wars—mini USB drives.
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There are also articles about using Internet messaging, and IRC and other chats safely...
Still waiting for my orders, boss :O)))