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How does identity theft happen from surfing or viewing adult web sites?

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I'm wondering how does identity theft happen from surfing or viewing adult web sites? and can someone fish for your credit card information just by surfing at these sites?

It depends. If you typed your personal information then yes it can be stolen so never type stuff like that.

The other way is the website tricks you like you need to install blah blah to watch this video……If you install anything, ANYTHING then it's possible for them to steal your identity because they always contain virus/spyware that will remain on your computer.

So lessons: 1) don't install anything websites tell you to. and 2) don't use any personal information on the internet unless you know for sure its safe like buying something on amazon.

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  1. mi deng
    March 26th, 2009 at 23:14 | #1
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    It depends. If you typed your personal information then yes it can be stolen so never type stuff like that.

    The other way is the website tricks you like you need to install blah blah to watch this video……If you install anything, ANYTHING then it's possible for them to steal your identity because they always contain virus/spyware that will remain on your computer.

    So lessons: 1) don't install anything websites tell you to. and 2) don't use any personal information on the internet unless you know for sure its safe like buying something on amazon.
    References :

  2. Azrael
    March 26th, 2009 at 23:28 | #2
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    Usually the porn sites are a minefield bristling with malware so the average user – IE as browser, Norton or McAfee as antivirus, Windows firewall – is an easy prey: just surfing is enough to give crackers access to their pc. If it's a moron who gives his personal data to everybody or installs every piece of soft the site is pushing, then it's even easier.
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  3. James D
    March 26th, 2009 at 23:33 | #3
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    I've heard of instances where you just have to go to the website and that's it. Malicious software will be automatically installed on your computer just from going to a website. Usually, if you have a firewall or some kind of proctection installed, it will stop the attack from happening and make sure you close out the website.

    Whatever you do, don't install those "plug ins" to view video, that's what they want you to do.
    References :
    http://www.igotmyidentitystolen.com – best place for info on identity theft with updates and tips to prevent it from happening

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