More on security

Mozilla has now unblocked a Microsoft add-on thought to pose a danger due to a software vulnerability, but a second add-on remains blocked, the organization said on Sunday. (See post yesterday, and today's item at PC World.)
Tens of millions of U.S. computers are loaded with scam security software that their owners may have paid for but which only makes the machines more vulnerable, according to a new Symantec report on cybercrime and reported in The Washington Post. Cyberthieves are increasingly planting fake security alerts that pop up when computer users access a legitimate website. The "alert" warns them of a virus and offers security software, sometimes for free and sometimes for a fee.
Meanwhile, if you are confused about what security you need for your computer, Gizmo has come up with an online Wizard designed to help you select the best free security software for your PC, based on the version of Windows that you use, your technical computer skills and your general level of security risk.

Scam alert

Con artists have a thousand ways to fleece you of your money or your identity (which to them is as good as money). You probably have not fallen for the constant enticements of Nigerian nationals to load their bank accounts (although you would be amazed just how many Kiwis have been sucked in), but how much do you know of the other dirty tricks? Here are nine of them, not necessarily internet or email based.