I checked both computers and they appear clean. I run up to date Kasperky anti virus/internet security on both of them. I've changed the passwords on most things to all different ones. I am guilty of pretty much using the same password for everything and it was a pretty easy word at that. My banking stuff seems ok. I think my home network is secure but I do wonder about checking my email with my iphone from either public access or 3G?
Shaw couldn't tell me much about it. I thought they would be able to tell me when my email password had been changed and even know the ip address of whoever did it but they couldn't. It would appear that real life is different than CSI. I contacted my local police dept and they said replied with this
Good Morning,
Given that Shaw Webmail is a web based e-mail service, it is unlikely your computer itself was compromised. If you are concerned your computer may have been accessed, it is suggested you take it to a computer repair service to have it checked for viruses and other malware.
If your e-mail account contains files with personal information such as passwords, bank account numbers, credit card numbers or other such sensitive information, you may with to contact the credit bureaus to have a fraud alert placed on your credit accounts. You can also order copies of your credit reports to ensure no fraudulent activity has occurred.
Equifax: (866) 828-5961
Trans Union: (800) 663-9980
You should also change the passwords of all your e-mail and banking accounts, as well as consider changing the PIN on your debit and credit cards. This should be done regularly regardless if you have been compromised or not.
More information about identity theft prevention can be found online at the Anti Fraud Centre: http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca
Regards,
Coquitlam RCMP
I'm guessing this is kind of common?? I feel kind of violated, like when you turn around suddenly and see splinky behind you.
