Flooding in Thailand at Oct 2011 has killed 297 people since late July and caused about $3 billion in damage. A third of the country is under water but officials are confident low-lying Bangkok will be spared after the strengthening of its system of defensive dikes and canals.

Hard-drive maker Western Digital Corp said it extended the suspension of its operations in Thailand as floods brought operations to a standstill, sending its shares down as much as 8 percent.

Western Digital Factory Flooded

The holiday season signals the time of year when consumers are more often at risk of falling victim to hackers and thieves whose patterns can fool even the most experienced buyers online. This graph advise traders and consumers in the Internet the way to avoid attacks on Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday.

Black Friday And Cyber ​​Monday Hacks And Scams