Google Is Offering Free Dark Web Monitoring: Take Control of Your Online Identity Keeping your personal information safe online is an ongoing battle. Data breaches happen all the time, and your email address, password, or other details could end up for sale on the dark web. Google now offers a free tool to help you fight back: Dark… Read More »
What is the Blank Image Phishing Scam and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim The blank image phishing scam is a deceptive tactic used by cybercriminals to steal your personal information or infect your device with malware. Here’s how it works: The Email: You receive an email that might appear legitimate, potentially impersonating a known company or… Read More »
Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 062924 It’s the last Saturday of June and next week, here in the USA, the fireworks displays will start “popping” up all over. And, of course, it’s Saturday and time for another edition of our Saturday Bonus Questions & Answers. Sometimes, the best tips and tricks are hidden in the… Read More »
Our Guide: Helping You Stay Safe on the Internet As AI (artificial intelligence) becomes more sophisticated so will the scammers. We think it’s important that you be informed and aware of the different types of scams criminals use and to remember that armed with AI, these miscreants will become more sophisticated. We want you to be safe,… Read More »
WARNING: Do Not Click This Popup If You See It! Hackers have devised a new, deceptive method to trick users into installing malware named ClickFix, according to cybersecurity firm Proofpoint. This scheme involves enticing users with one-click fake fixes to common errors in popular programs such as Chrome, OneDrive, and Microsoft Word. Once users download and execute… Read More »
Wednesday Newsbytes: Windows Flaw Allows Hackers to Infect PCs Over Wi-Fi; AI Movies Coming Soon; Another Urgent Warning to Chrome Users; Phishing Emails Abuse Windows Search… and more Every day we scan the tech world for interesting news in the world of technology and sometimes from outside the world of technology. Every Wednesday, we feature news articles… Read More »