If you’ve had the chance to go into a big financial institute like a bank or the stock exchange, or the cash register section in a convenience store, you will notice that there are closed circuit televisions (CCTV) monitoring each transaction. CCTV is a collection of television cameras that receive live feed from a cable, antenna or satellite system and are used for surveillance purposes.

Experiments using CCTV were initially done in the United Kingdom during the 70s. They were manufactured to help increase security in financial institutions but were not widely accepted until a government report written in 1994, supported their use. After that, CCTV cameras were installed in parking garages, public areas like parks and transportation stations like train and bus stations. With the help of these monitoring systems, criminals have been caught in the act and questionable behavior of individuals in public places is caught on camera and a crime is prevented before it can take place. Cameras installed on streetlights have also proved effective in identifying traffic violations like speeding and running red lights.

Casinos use elaborate surveillance systems throughout their establishments. With literally millions of dollars changing hands every minute, the casino industry has every reason to ensure the security of their compound. They have hundreds of cameras installed in the floors that monitor the movements of employees and players. They have highly sophisticated facial recognition systems that can identify possible criminals or past offenders. The cameras they use are equipped with infrared systems that identify hidden objects obscured from the vision of the security personnel.

There’s a plus and a minus to doing business on the
net.

The plus is instant gratification.
The minus? Instant gratification!

Let’s face it, people begin to “expect” certain things
in connection to working and purchasing items on the
internet. And, unfortunately, because of those same
expectations, it also tends to bring out the worst in
ourselves at times.

I spend many hours during the week talking with other
publishers and network marketers, and the common problem
many have is the “irate” customer.

You know the ones I’m referring to? Those people who
decide to “shoot first and ask questions later”?

MARKETERS HAVE OUTSIDE LIVES, TOO

Though often my own life doesn’t reflect what I’m about
to say, many, many people promoting products and services
online do have lives! If they are working exclusively
online, they do find the time for friends and family.

If they work their online business in a part-time
capacity, no doubt they have outside JOBS or other
obligations that prevent them from sitting 24 hours a
day in front of their own computers.

As a matter of fact, sleeping comes to mind… remember
sleeping?!

Differences in time zones fly out of many peoples minds
when they communicate online. Remember, it’s called the
WORLD-WIDE WEB for a reason! Just because you happen to
be up and surfing doesn’t mean the guy at the other end
is… Find a good world clock. Checking the time alone
may help lower your blood pressure!

THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE MADE ON THE NET

You can save yourself a LOT of aggrevation, fear, and
frustration by paying attention to one single factor
when making a purchase online.

Thousands of merchants use PayPal.

And… PayPal has a CONTINUE button!

That’s right! On your “you’ve just sent money” PayPal
payment confirmation page, how many of us know to
LOOK FOR and USE the CONTINUE button in the
lower right-hand corner of that page?

If set up correctly, the merchant using PayPal has that
CONTINUE button right there for your convenience!

By clicking the CONTINUE button, 99.9% of the time it
whisks you away to your confirmation and/or download
page to complete your order.

So, before you go ballistic, ask yourself,
“DID I click that PayPal CONTINUE link?”

Frankly, I love PayPal! I truly do. However, this IS
one feature I sure wish they would correct. This one
little misplaced, hard-to-find button has got to be
the thorn in every merchant’s and customer’s side.

Hey PayPal! Move it up where everyone can see it!

SO WERE YOU REALLY SCAMMED?

Hey, it does happen! I’m not saying it doesn’t, and
it is truly unfortunate when it does.

But, scamming is not limited to only the buyer’s side,
and everyone would do well to remember that.

Perhaps that occasional seller who does make it a tad
harder to complete your order has had to do it for
self-preservation. Perhaps THEY, the seller, have been
ripped off more times then they care to admit and are
just trying to protect themselves!

It can be a two-way street.

SO… LET’S BE NICE

My suggestion is that before either side comes to blows,
let’s all take a deep breath and count to 10.

Personally, I’ve met hundreds, if not thousands, of
truly wonderful people online. On the other hand, the
ones we’d all like to see a lot less of can be counted
on just one hand.

For the most part, people want to help! People want to
be successful and see you succeed, too.

You truly can attract more bees with honey than you can
with vinegar when communicating online. Give the guy
the benefit of the doubt, first.

Try it and see!

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You decided you need some kind of self defense device to protect yourself from possible crime situation. But with so many defense gadgets on the market it’s not an easy choice. Read on to find out the difference between self defense products, how they work and which one meets your needs most.

Lets take a look at four main categories of defense items: pepper sprays, stun guns, personal alarms and firearms.

Pepper sprays. The active ingredient in pepper sprays is oleoresin capsicum, commonly referred to as OC. OC is a natural, oily, resin-like substance derived from hot peppers, the same peppers used to “heat up” spicy foods. Pepper sprays induce an almost immediate burning sensation of the skin and a burning, tearing, and swelling of the eyes. If spray is inhaled, the respiratory tract becomes inflamed resulting in a swelling of the mucous membranes lining the breathing passages and temporarily restricting breathing to short, shallow breaths.

Many people ask what’s the difference between mace and pepper spray. Mace is just a brand name. The company Mace International manufactures self defense sprays and security & surveillance devices. There are other companies that manufacture pepper sprays but in my opinion Mace has the most powerful spray - Triple Action pepper spray. It combines OC pepper and CN tear gas which causes profuse tearing, an intense burning sensation to the face and disorientation. CN tear gas is an extremely strong irritant.

Self-defense sprays have been around for more than three decades and were used mostly by police officers. But in the past 10-15 years pepper sprays have seen increasing use by average citizens. Self-defense sprays are probably the best devices for personal protection. They are inexpensive, small, don’t require any special training, have a good range to keep an attacker away and stop assailants instantly without causing any permanent harm.

Stun Guns. The way a stun gun works is by interrupting the communication signals from the brain to the body. A stun gun does not harm a person permanently; it only temporarily disrupts the way our body functions. A stun gun won’t cause damage in the long run because the electricity that it delivers into a person’s body is very high voltage but low amperage electrical charge. In this way, the charge is not intense enough to cause any long term damage to the person. Voltage range is between 80,000 and 900,000 volt at a rate of three milliamps.

So when you press the stun gun against a person and deliver the shock to them, a few things happen contributing to their following [stunned] condition. The electric shock delivered by the stun gun will combine with the electric signals from the brain and this will confuse your body and make it hard to move. Another effect the stun gun can have is causing a person to do excessive amounts of work directed towards nothing in a particularly short period of time. This will use all of the persons energy so that they will temporarily be unable to do anything.

When triggered, the stun gun emits a bright electrical blast that is quite intimidating and makes a very loud popping noise that will attract the attention of anyone within earshot.

But stun guns have one disadvantage: the probes must be touching the assailant to be effective. This means the victim has to be much closer to the attacker. Further, stun guns require batteries to provide the electrical charge. And as with all battery-powered gadgets, the possibility of battery being discharged is always present.

Personal alarms. Personal alarms are electric or aerosol devices that emit an extremely loud screech or siren sound. The alarm distracts an attacker and makes him afraid of the attention. The most obvious disadvantage of personal alarms is their inability to disable an assailant. The alarms might help in some cases but if the attacker is determined, he can continue despite the loud siren of alarm.

Firearms. Most handguns are purchased for personal protection. But they are not a good option for self-defense. Their use can have serious consequences for the user even in a perfectly justified situations. Most people don’t know when to shoot and when not. Even if you have a special training, it’s hard to make the right decision. Also there is a possibility that children could get their hands on a handgun with a tragic results. And most people simply don’t need the power of a firearm, especially considering the effectiveness of self-defense sprays.

So what to choose? For jogging, walking on the streets I’d say pepper spray, since it’s more compact than a stun gun and easy to carry. Cell phone stun gun can be used if you don’t want anyone to know you have a self defense device. If you are in a car, stun baton can be useful, since you can stick it out the window into an attacker’s face. Most crimes happen in the dark and in that case flashlight stun gun with alarm can be used. Pepper foam is good for indoor use because it produces less fumes than pepper spray.

According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) email scams also known as phishing attacks claim more than 2,000 victims each day from more than 75 million phishing emails that are sent each day. The APWG also claims that these email scams steal close to $1 billion a year from its victims.

Phishing (pronounced fishing), is online identity theft that uses spoof emails, fraudulent websites and crimeware to trick unsuspecting internet users into providing financial data, credit card numbers, social security numbers, account logins and passwords, etc.

These email scams (spoof email) mimic legitimate companies such as banks, credit card companies, investing companies, paypal, ebay, etc. These fraudulent emails look like they are from the “real” company; many even include the real company’s logo. Generally these emails try to convey a sense of urgency; if you don’t correct this problem your account will be suspended.

The spoof email may state that there is a problem with your account and if you do not log in and update your information your account may be suspended, restricted, terminated, or something similar. They may also request user name, passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, etc.

Protecting yourself against phishing and email scams.

1. Do not give out personal or financial information through an email request.

2. Always log on to your sensitive accounts by opening a new browser and typing the actual URL directly into the address bar. For example, if you receive a suspected phishing email from ebay, open a new browser and type “www.ebay.com” in the browser bar.

3. Do not click on any link in a suspected phishing email.

4. Do not open any attachments in a suspected email scam.

5. Only use a secure website to submit sensitive data. A secure sites’ address will begin with https:// instead of http://

6. Check the activity of your online accounts regularly and check for fraudulent activity.

7. Make sure your browser is up to date and all security patches are installed.

8. Report phishing and spoof email to: reportphishing@antiphishing.com , spam@uce.gov, and forward the email to the company that is being spoofed.

9. Keep your PC protected with updated anti-virus software, anti-spyware software, and a firewall.

10. You may want to install an anti-phishing toolbar such as Earthlink ScamBlocker which alerts you before you visit a known fraudulent website. It’s free and can be downloaded at http://www.earthlink.net/earthlinktoolbar

As email scams are on the rise and with the consequences being identity theft, it is important that you increase your awareness and learn to protect yourself from these fraudulent attacks. With more than 75 million phishing emails being sent every day it’s only a matter of time before you receive one. By following the above tips you will protect yourself from many email scams and the possible financial consequences.

Lisa Smith makes it easy to increase your online privacy in her newest book, “Internet Safety Tips & Resource Guide. How To Increase Your Online Privacy and Security.” To download a free copy and have free internet safety & security articles e-mailed to you every month visit: Email Scams and Phishing

In this little paper I will try to convince admins, webmaster
and in general everyone is concerned to secure a web site of how
dangerous can be a XSS hole. I will not cover in depth what XSS
is because there’s a huge library on this topic available on
internet and on www.hackerscenter.com/library

–[ 2.0 XSS So what’s XSS? XSS stands for cross site scripting,
that is a way to inject script code into a web page making it
execute whenever the page loads or a specific event is triggered.

2.1 Temporary XSS

A factor because of which this kind of bug is understimated is
due to the “temporary xss” as I use to call them. Temporary xss
are script codes executed only when a script code within a
crafted input is issued by the user.

Example: http://vuln.host.com/search.asp?q=