I tracked early-2000s internet fraud through this MSNBC report on web scams. It catalogs various deceptive online tactics, serving as a reminder of how long these security threats have persisted in digital spaces.
I found this MSNBC retrospective capturing the year 2000 through impactful photojournalism. It provides a visual timeline of the year's major global news stories, highlighting the most significant cultural and political moments through powerful imagery.
I've found two significant web archives: the primary Internet Archive and a dedicated collection of digital records from September 11, preserving how the early web reacted to major world events.
I found a clever SEC hoax site called McWhortle, designed to educate investors about online scams. The fake company uses high-pressure tactics and unrealistic promises to demonstrate how easily people are tricked by fraudulent get-rich-quick schemes.
I found the Kleinman report to be an interesting monthly publication covering web developments and internet trends. It serves as a useful resource for tracking the early evolution of the web and digital media happenings.
I highlight Fortune's six-part series analyzing the dot-com bubble's collapse alongside the FTC's guide to 'dot cons,' which identifies the top ten scams used to exploit early internet users for quick profits.