How possible is it for credit cards passwords to be leaked out during online-shopping?
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There are only 2 ways this  can happen\n\n1. if your comp is already comprimised  and some keylogging software installed ( get some spyware Removal program to counter that)\n2. If the  website from where u are shopping is hacked  then the hacker gets the whole database of details t
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For exactly the same reason that breaking into a bank vault is illegal, even if you don't actually take any money.\n\nEven if all you do is bypass the security and look around, you're costing the company a lot of money--they have to assume that any information available on that machine was compromised, which means new passwords, new security schemes, notifying thousands of customers that their data may have been stolen, and so on.  \n\nEven if you didn't find the production source code or the new schematics or the credit card information, they have to assume you downloaded it. And even if you only wanted to look at it, they have to assume that you're going to do bad things with it.
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That's nuts. Take this request down before someone steals from you and if someone asks you for any account information especially your bank info they will.
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It doesn't quite work like that. Ebay is pretty safe, I don't know of it being hacked. Not only that, but you usually don't give your credit card info to ebay, you give it to paypal.com (an e bay company). Anyway, there is a scam out there, it's considered "phishing". I've received several of these "phishing" e mails claming to be from my bank, ebay, my ISP whoever. It says something along the lines of "you owe money" or "your credit card has expired"   There's a link that takes you to a fake website. I got one that claimed it was ebay, and they wanted updated card info. I knew it was a scam, but i wanted to check it out. The ebay replica was pretty accurate, and the web address wouldn't tip off the average computer user.\nAnyway, yes there are fake sites out there, usually just mock ups from "phishers" My advice is to not give out your credit card unless you have typed in the web addy yourself and know what it is.
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If you've never used your card (either at a store or an ATM) and never disclosed the information to anyone (including online), I would suspect your information was obtained one of the following ways:\n\no  Someone with access to your wallet or your home (or whereever you keep your card number and pin) - This is the most likely\n\no  Someone took mail from the mailbox (like a renewal notice -- although this would not include your pin)\n\no  Someone hacked the bank's computer system (possible, but not likely)\n\no  An inside job at the bank (again, possible, but not likely since even insiders don't have access to your pin)
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If the frequently used websites are not financial websites you can either choose the option of remebering password and login information...A Fine rule of thumb Stop being lazy and fill it out everytime. Thiers people out thier who fish on your internet line and keep cookies and other data packets with sniffer programms that read thru your recent history. That is how identity theft is done.\nJohn\nA+ Certified Professional
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Please check if:\n\n1/ you accessed the Internet from different locations -- a friend's house to check email, an Internet café to check a stock quote, or the library to research a term paper.ou must take extra precautions to safeguard your personal information in these situation?\n\n2/ Someone could approach your computer and easily access your account information?\n\n3/ you always sign out completely by clicking the "Sign Out" link when you finish using Yahoo!?\n\n4/ Your browser's cache contains copies of the web pages you have recently visited and stores these files on your hard drive?\n\n5/ Some shared computers allow you to install software on them, making them vulnerable to virus attacks or malicious programs such as keystroke logging programs. If you have any concerns about the security of a shared computer, don't hesitate to ask the administrator about the steps they've take to protect their computers....?\n\nIf you think your identity has been stolen, here's what to do:\n\nA. Contact the fraud departments in your area\n\nB. Close the accounts that you know or believe have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. Use the ID Theft Affidavit (PDF, 56 KB) when disputing new unauthorized accounts. \n\nC. File a report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place. Get a copy of the report or at the very least, the number of the report, to submit to your creditors and others that may require proof of the crime. \n\nD. File your complaint with the FTC. The FTC maintains a database of identity theft cases used by law enforcement agencies for investigations. Filing a complaint also helps us learn more about identity theft and the problems victims are having so that we can better assist you. \n\nView or print an easy-to-follow brochure on how to Deter, Detect, and Defend against identity theft.  For more in-depth information on recovering from identity theft and help with specific problems, read Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft.\n\nGood Luck
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I'd run a security program as it sounds as if there's a 'Back Door' in your system which is allowing the hacker to sneak in.  This will continue no matter how many times you change your password, the only option being to close this point of access.  try running the best thing you've got, even if it's only the Norton Anti-virus provided by Yahoo.  Today it's email, tomorrow it might be your credit card # so it's in your best interest to follow this advice. Good luck.
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Why would someone tell you there password??
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i will agree with firefox on what he says also, the less  banking you do on your p.c. the less you have to worry about getting hacked or in troubel by those who want to steal your info. do not take this the wrong way, but if you are on this sight asking about on line banking, then you do not know much about it and that would tell me you do not have your P.c. set up the right way to stop the "bad guys". I do all my banking and bill paying the old way,yes it might take me a bit longer, but if someone wants to get into my system the only thing they will find are my high scores on saved games and some family photos,ect....nothing that would harm me.
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Virtual Credit Card\n\n\n\nThis Card is specifically designed for use in remote shopping environments like the internet, mail order and telephone order transactions.\n\n\n\n\n\nSecurity \n\nFor your protection, this card has a low limit, does not have a magnetic strip or a signature panel and cannot be used at retail outlets or for cash advances
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No, only if you tamper with it or used the password for fraud.
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They are stored in a password file and they are encrypted, you won't be able to see what the file contents. It is not in a human readable form.
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Unfortunately you are probably the one who provided it. Here are some suggestions to avoid providing information for scam artists.\n\nIf you get an email or pop-up message that asks for personal or financial information, do not reply. And don’t click on the link in the message, either. Legitimate companies don’t ask for this information via email. If you are concerned about your account, contact the organization mentioned in the email using a telephone number you know to be genuine, or open a new Internet browser session and type in the company’s correct Web address yourself. In any case, don’t cut and paste the link from the message into your Internet browser — phishers can make links look like they go to one place, but that actually send you to a different site.\n\nUse anti-virus software and a firewall, and keep them up to date. Some phishing emails contain software that can harm your computer or track your activities on the Internet without your knowledge.\n\nAnti-virus software and a firewall can protect you from inadvertently accepting such unwanted files. Anti-virus software scans incoming communications for troublesome files. Look for anti-virus software that recognizes current viruses as well as older ones; that can effectively reverse the damage; and that updates automatically.\n\nA firewall helps make you invisible on the Internet and blocks all communications from unauthorized sources. It’s especially important to run a firewall if you have a broadband connection. Operating systems (like Windows or Linux) or browsers (like Internet Explorer or Netscape) also may offer free software “patches” to close holes in the system that hackers or phishers could exploit.\n\n\nDon’t email personal or financial information. Email is not a secure method of transmitting personal information. If you initiate a transaction and want to provide your personal or financial information through an organization’s website, look for indicators that the site is secure, like a lock icon on the browser’s status bar or a URL for a website that begins “https:” (the “s” stands for “secure”). Unfortunately, no indicator is foolproof; some phishers have forged security icons. \nReview credit card and bank account statements as soon as you receive them to check for unauthorized charges. If your statement is late by more than a couple of days, call your credit card company or bank to confirm your billing address and account balances.\n\n\nBe cautious about opening any attachment or downloading any files from emails you receive, regardless of who sent them. These files can contain viruses or other software that can weaken your computer’s security.
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Change your password now, and remember in the future any emails like that in the future NEVER use the link in the email.  I have had them from Paypal, Ebay, HSBC and Halifax
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Short answer, no.\n\nLong answer, no, unless they manage to hack their way in. But that'd require you to leave stuff dangerously vulnerable, like no password protections and the like.
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it is possible with some programmes like Remote Administrator and others. as long as you have the program on both computers, and the IP address, you can see what the other guy online is doing. you can even control his computer. that's what i do to my mum's computer in my mum's office :D\nsome spy wares install similar programs int your computer, so that they can moniter you. why do you think they can get your password for your bank account? when you do such transactions, they are able to see what you typed with those sort of programmes.\n\nwell, you should get a firewall if you dont want to be a victim. also, get a anti-spyware and adware program. these are availale at www.cnet.com. the downloads there are safe and good. =) and dont click on those wierd advertisements on websites, they do no good. delete spam form your email. if some guy askes you to confirm your info, dont,unless you are very sure that that guy is trustworthy. he may not even have any info of yours in the first place.