Now who would of thought of this and why, well I’ll give 13 Billion reasons!!!

I found this story while doing some research and I must say this doesn’t surprise me… but why does everything GOOD have to have a BAD side?

The iPhone is now one of the hottest new phones available today. It is one of Apple’s new top selling products which has greatly increased both their market share and stock prices. There are many great uses for iPhones which surpass all other cellphones out there: they are great for listening to music, searching the internet, viewing high-resolution graphics, and most recently viewing porn.

The technological feats of the new iPhones are key to the porn industry. The large high-resolution screen size, speedy Web access, and ease of use make the iPhone more than ideal for looking at porn. The device’s miniaturized version of Apple’s Safari software simplifies mobile access and streamlines the process of tailoring dirty sites for optimal viewing on the go.

“It’s by far the porn-friendliest phone,” says Devan Cypher, representative for San Francisco–based Sin City Entertainment. As evidence of the gadget’s rocketing popularity in California’s porn capital, the San Fernando Valley, numerous iPhone-specific porn sites have been launched in recent months… see this great article here: iPhone’s Next Frontier: iPorn

It is estimated that In 2007, the international market for mobile adult content reached $1.7 billion, according to Juniper, but they also estimate that this market will grow to around $13 billion a year after the 2.0 version of the iPhone hits the market.

So much for answering my question?

why does everything GOOD have to have a BAD side?

Supply and DEMAND…

photo credit: Donnaphoto

We took it off our street corners and put into our back pockets… If people are not purchasing this product, there would be no demand… what kind of world are we living in, when there are millions of people who are either homeless, sick and starving and then overnight (1 year) we as a people can spend 13 BILLION!!! yes dollars on Mobile Porn?

I am sure the PC Porn world is worried about losing some revenue to this new industry, and are working fast and furious to get their CUT…

Money Makes the World go Around!

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The Fraud Collaboration Project was launched in August of 2007 with goal a shared fraud pattern data base and identifying the infrastructure needed to use such a data base on a collaborative basis. Because of the complexity of the project, the team of participants broke into four work groups to complete many tasks that needed to be performed. The groups research is as follows: Research of legal and regulatory framework; Cataloguing of current anti-fraud initiatives and similar industry programs; Development of a taxonomy of financial fraud schemes with a glossary of terms to create a model to be used as common ground to support interactive collaboration within the industry; Development of an initial concept of operations for sharing of fraud data within the industry to detect, respond and investigate fraud.

What does this mean to consumers? There are institutions that are taking our personal information seriously and are finding ways to keep our private and sensitive information safe.

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The Fraud Collaboration Project

One major concern that many online shoppers have raised is safety. You might have read on the news that there are many unscrupulous individuals who are using the Net to steal money and identity. Thus, if you want to take advantage of the ease and speed of shopping via the World Wide Web, you need to take precautionary measures to keep your personal and financial information safe and secure.

Here are some tips that you ought to follow when shopping online:

Take Time To Know More About The Merchant

The first thing you have to do, when you are shopping online, is to get to as many details as possible about the merchant. If it is your first time to shop on the Internet, it is best to transact business with reputable online stores. However, if you want to participate on an online auction, you need to be more careful in checking out the seller’s reputation.

Things you need to look for in an online store are the company history or description, terms of service and a contact address. Take time to visit forums to see what others have to say about the online store you are planning to transact business with. You can also ask your family and friends for feedback if they have bought something from the cyber store you are eyeing on. Get software to help you with the 10 Online Shopping Safety Tips!

Carefully Read Descriptions And Other Information

Although there may be pictures of the product you are planning to buy, you still need to carefully read the descriptions provided by the seller. Details like the height, thickness, weight, size and color may not be very obvious in a two-dimensional picture.

You need to be extra careful in dissecting the details if you are buying from an auction or second-hand shops. The words like mint condition, vintage, slightly used, or antique must be taken in consideration.

Know What The Privacy Policy Of The Company Or Store

You need to protect your personal information so you need to ensure if the data you are going to supply the merchant will be treated privately. If it is not stated explicitly on the website that the details you provide will not be sold or distributed to others, then you might have to think twice about dealing with that particular merchant. You see, some sellers trade contact information of their customers.

Don’t Divulge Unnecessary Information

You need to know what information is needed and what details are not necessary in transacting with online shops. Of course, name, address, contact number and payment details are all needed before you can close a sale. However, do not give details such as your SSS number, Pin or password, and other details that you think are too personal or revealing.

Be Keen On All The Details

Since the products that you bought will be shipped or delivered to you, you need to know details like date of shipment, expected date of delivery, what freight service was contracted, policy on refund, and other pertinent information.

Save or Print Transaction Records

Paper trail is important when buying online. Just in case things get out of hand, you have proof of your transaction. It is wise to either save an electronic copy of your transaction or a printed proof of the sale. Remember that online stores cannot issue receipts or proof of purchase, so you have to be proactive when it comes to keeping records.

Don’t Be Afraid To Ask

If you do not understand the policy of the company, clarify some details or make some requests, do not be afraid to write the store or merchant. Actually, this will also give you an opportunity to know more about the seller. If the reply was prompt and the letter was professionally written, then somehow you can be certain that you will also be dealt with promptly and professionally.

Compute The Costs

The problem with online shopping is that there are so many hidden costs. So you need to carefully compute all the costs and see whether you are really saving a lot of money on your purchases. If you seller is from another country, shipping cost can be very high, so be careful.

Use Debit Or Credit Card

Do not pay in cash. It is always wise to use your credit or debit card because there will be paper trail and records.

Protect Your PC

Your first line of defense against fraudsters and unscrupulous people is software that will protect you from computer viruses, spyware, adware, and other malware. You may also need a good firewall. Get software to help you with the 10 Online Shopping Safety Tips!

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10 Tips to do Online Shopping Safely

1. Avoid ‘vanity searches’.
If for any reason you feel the need to search for yourself online using your own name, address, Social Security number, credit card numbers and personal information, don’t do it with the computer you use regularly. These data can be easily traced to you, making it easier for anyone who wants to invade your privacy or steal your identity to do so. If you have to search for information online regarding yourself, use another computer.

2. Read the fine print.
You can protect yourself better if you learn about a website’s privacy policy first. Most websites automatically collect information regarding your visit, including websites you’ve looked at, your software, hardware and type of computer you’re using. Even the tiniest personal information you provide can be linked to your unique browsing habits.

3. Log off before doing a search.
Many of us have personal accounts with popular search engines such as MSN’s Hotmail and Google’s GMail. To ensure online search security, avoid logging on before performing a search. That way, your searches cannot be linked to you.

You should also keep yourself logged out when using other search engine services, such as instant messaging, map searches, etc.

4. Install another web browser.
This is a good thing to do if you want to keep your search-related activities and your e-mail (which contains some of your personal info) separate.

5. Don’t be remembered.
This is a simple but important step to ensuring your online search security. When you log on to a service such as Google’s, you will find a line of text that says, ‘Remember me on this computer’. Although clicking on this will help you access the service easier the next time around, it can expose you unnecessarily.

6. Prevent cookies.
Each time you visit a website, it can put a tiny piece of electronic information onto your computer, called a ‘cookie’. A cookie is like a small recorder that most websites use to help record your activities. That means if you visit the site the next time around, you will be recognized, regardless of where you are, provided you use the same computer. If you use another computer, this won’t happen.

To make sure you secure your online search, configure your computer to block cookies. But if this proves inconvenient for your searches, try using temporary ’session’ cookies. These cookies expire after you turn off your browser so you don’t get linked to your searches.

8. Change your IP address.
Your IP address is provided by your ISP or internet service provider. That’s the number that resembles this: 12.3.456.789. This identifies you or at least your computer, as a unique user. This makes your IP address particularly important in your efforts to secure your online searches because it can be traced back to you.

You can change your IP address two ways: by using a different ISP and by using a dynamic or changing IP address. If you are a regular Comcast user, for example, your IP address will change if you use AT&T. With a dynamic IP address, this link will change each time you turn off your modem and not use it overnight.

9. Use a web proxy.
A web proxy can keep your IP address hidden from the sites you visit by acting as the ‘middleman’ each time you access information on the internet. It’s like communicating through an operator, who bounces your inquiries and the information from a website back and forth.

10. Use an anonymizer.
An anonymizer is a computer program that blocks your identity online by routing your traffic through a web proxy server. This will ensure online search security by preventing your searches from being associated with you.

Great advice to the start the New Year out right!

Your Online Security Authority<BR>Bill Wardell

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The Anonymous Surfer: 10 Methods to Ensure Your Online Search Security

More than ever, there are millions all over the world who opt to shop online for the comfort and convenience they bring. First, they don’t need to go through the process in department stores. They no longer have to wait in long lines or to hop from one store to another to find the item that they want. They can simply scour all shopping sites, where items are classified according to categories.

However, you should keep in mind that majority of them will accept credit cards as mode of payment. How can you keep your very essential information safe from hackers and other unscrupulous individuals who will be using them for illegal transactions?

1. The shopping website should include an encryption technology when transmitting important information from your PC to that of the online merchant. The technology may actually scramble all vital information of your credit card, such as your number This is to protect hackers from obtaining them right away. The only persons who will be able to decode them will be those who are given the authority to access.

2. Look for security signs. There are many ways to check if the webpage you are accessing is secured. First, look at the topmost portion of the screen. A secured webpage normally has an s right after http://. It’s a way of letting you know that the page is protected with a secured technology. Another sign will be the presence of a padlock found at the bottom portion of the screen. If it appears to be unlocked, then the page is open to the public, including hackers. Another symbol to watch out for is the unbroken key.

3. You have to make sure that the data remains scrambled if they reach the merchant’s database. It is highly essential for you since it will also prevent the hacker from deciphering and getting the credit card information. Make sure that this also well discussed in the security policy of the shopping site.

4. A reliable shopping website lists down contact details in their website. This may include their business address, phone number, and customer service hotline. This way you can verify with them any concerns you have regarding the confidentiality of your credit card. 

5. The shopping website is better listed in the Better Business Bureau. If the shopping website is part of the agency, then it only means that it can be trusted. It may also mean that it has a secured technology in place just in case you are going to purchase an item in their website.

6. Check if the shopping website has privacy policies. A good e-commerce site will have the information you need when it comes to security and privacy all written in their website. One way to confirm is if there is a Privacy Policy page. It should inform you if your information will be shared to third parties or affiliate organizations, or if they are kept confidential.

7. Good websites also have a seal. There are also online organizations that verify the trustworthiness and credibility of the website. They set guidelines that will try to uphold the importance of maintaining the privacy of the Internet user or the customer. These websites include Verisign, BBonline, and TRUSTe, among others. They give a seal to websites that are able to pass their standards. This will become visible to their customers and other Internet users.

8. The shopping site should provide you of another way of paying. Though credit cards are considered to be the best way to purchase something, an excellent e-commerce website should provide you of other means of paying including debit cards or checks.

9. It should never ask of your SS number. This is basically not necessary when you are trying to place an order, and so a merchant website should not ask you one just so you can purchase something from their website.

10. The shopping website should be able to allow you to set your own security for your account. There are a number of them that will encourage you to create your own username and password. This may not fully guarantee that your credit card information is safe, but it’s a good step.

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10 Ways to see if an Online Shopping site will keep your Credit Card safe.