SPAM has become a normal part of life (I am sorry to say) and it seems like we just deal with it. However, have you ever received an email from yourself that you did not send? Worse, it is a demand for money, or they will release your “private” videos to your family and friends? […]
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Hackers are sending impressive phishing emails (nothing new, lately) that are fooling Gmail users and are able to steal your credentials in real time. It turns out that the hackers are generating an email to mimic one from Gmail. The email is asking/telling users that they need to re-sign into their accounts. The email provides
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As you all know, hackers are always up to no good. Today I would like to tell you a real-life story about someone who was caught up in an email spoof hack. This person has their email spoofed, but it was not even their email! The sender added an extra “s” to the email address!
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In our last email, we talked a little about AI and how you may be fooled by it. Today we are going to discuss some cyberattacks that are ongoing. Apple Users You are still susceptible to virus and malware attacks! Currently, threat actors are pushing forward with malvertising. That is using fake ads on Bing
This is a heads-up. Please make sure you are ready for Windows 11 upgrade. I know that I have been a proponent to keeping Windows 10, but it is now reaching end of life and will no longer be supported or updated. Your deadline is October 14th, 2025. DON’T be caught on it last minute.
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Let’s talk about AI. I know, a new hot topic. Right? I did an article a few months ago, but today is talking about Deepfakes. The FBI has issued a warning about criminals using generative AI tech to trick individuals. What is a deepfake? A deepfake is AI-generated content that can impersonate real people. This
Today we are going to discuss passwords, again. There was an article released by NordPass (our preferred password manager) of the top 10 passwords that were used in 2024. 1) 1234562) 1234567893) 123456784) password5) qwerty1236) qwerty17) 1111118) 123459) secret10) 123123 Do any of those look familiar? If so, FOR SHAME! Yes, we are shaming you.
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A couple of common scams we see out there, constantly, are tech support and antivirus renewal scams. The tech support scams usually start out as a popup that has “locked out” your computer to where you can not use it. It gives you a number to call from “Microsoft” to fix the issue. Once called,
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Receiving emails is a normal part of life at this point. So is getting SPAM! However, there may be more lurking around than you think. A few questions that have been asked: Can opening emails infect your device? One of the biggest myths is that by opening an email can automatically infect your computer or
Scammers use cloned accounts posing as friends. They may have claimed to have received duplicate friend requests from you and therefore making the illusion that your account may have been compromised. This gets you stressed and creates a sense of urgency for you to act without thinking. The cloned account hacker may provide an “official”
Facebook: Friend or Hacker? Keep Reading →
