jH3Riz24 TiPs and ReViews

Consumer Report Magazine not Recommending Apple iphone 4

2010-12-03T09:26:00.001-08:00

I was really surprised to read this article on Consumers Report Magazine that they still not recommending Apple iphone 4 even with it's popularity and superior performance. Having used iphone 3 from my company, almost got me to buy the new iphone 4. I have to admit I am not really an iphone fanatic and ever since I have refused to buy iphone but given a chance to use iphone 3 from our company, I kinda like the phone and it's performance satisfies me. But this article regarding the poor reception problem when you touch a spot on the lower left side while you are in weak signal area could definitely cause lots of drop calls. My phone is mainly use to call patients for appointments and making changes on schedule from our agency's front desk and I travel lots of miles and desolate areas so getting a good reception and clear signal is a top priority on my list. Apple company though temporarily offered the case to remedy the problem but stopped it last Oct 1 and only provide the case upon request. So for those who wanted to buy iphone 4, make sure to ask for the case. Goodluck!

Online Banking Phishing Alert

2010-11-19T18:14:00.001-08:00

This is true not just on online banking but all PHISHING ALERT.

Most reported phishing attempts are being carried out with malware (malicious software). Malware can infect a computer without the user even knowing it; for example, if the user opens an infected email or visits a website compromised by malware. Once the malware has infected a computer, it can generate web pages that look like legitimate bank websites. In this particular case, the malware modifies the Online Banking login process with an additional web page stating that the computer cannot be identified. The user is then asked to enter credit card information to continue.

The web page that requests the credit card information appears to originate from the legitimate Online Banking site with the correct web address (or URL) and security certificate information. However, this page is generated by the malware and has absolutely no connection the real Online Banking site. The web page’s only purpose is to collect the user’s data in order to commit fraud.

There are several steps you can take to protect yourself from this kind of phishing attempt:
Make sure the anti-virus/anti-malware software running on your computer is up-to-date. This software can help identify and prevent viruses and malware from being installed on your computer.
Follow the normal Online Banking login process and STOP if something seems unusual.
When you login to Online Banking, most login will first request your user ID.
You will then be directed to a page with a picture and a passphrase known only by you. If the picture and passphrase are incorrect, STOP.
If the picture and passphrase are correct, you will then be asked to enter your password, and potentially the answers to some challenge questions to register your computer.
Providing a credit card number to login to Online Banking would be unusual, since providing that information is not part of the normal Online Banking login process.
Be suspicious of unprompted pop-up windows that appear without clicking on a website link.
Always completely log out of Online Banking and other sensitive online applications before going to other websites. This helps ensure that Online Banking sessions do not remain active.
Let the establishment/bank know right away if you notice anything unusual about your Online Banking experience.

New Mozilla Update Messed up My Blog Layout

2010-07-27T21:10:00.006-07:00

It came to me by surprise when I woke up this morning and found out my layout was changed. I thought I made a big boo boo and messed up my layout...then I started doing my Entrecard drops and found other blogger sites that have same problem. Although when I looked at my page on different browser, It looked ok. I just wonder if the new Mozilla Firefox Update I made this morning has something to do with it. After browsing on my other laptop and not having done the said update, my page looked ok. If that is the case I might have to undo that update because I can't stand looking at my page this miserable. Well , unless I would use different browser of they would fiz the problem. Anyone have same problem yet?