On January 3rd, information about a vulnerability that affects many computing devices was released. The flaws are present in the CPU (Central Processing Unit) which is the “brain”, or the part of a computer that performs all the processing of information. The flaws could allow an attacker to read information that the processor has accessed. […]
5 Tips for Recognizing Online Scams
Let’s face it, the online world is full of scammers, hackers and thieves. Being in the IT industry, I see the effects it can have on a company or individual. Even with the best antivirus software, the most secure firewall, and the latest operating system – you can still be a victim. That’s because hackers […]
The IRS Issued An Urgent Warning Against An IRS / FBI-Themed Ransomware Phishing Attack
WASHINGTON, August 28, 2017 — The Internal Revenue Service warned people to avoid a new phishing scheme that impersonates the IRS and the FBI as part of a ransomware scam to take computer data hostage. The IRS said: “The scam email uses the emblems of both the IRS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It […]
Scam Of The Week: Tech Support Via Social Media
Reposted from Knowbe4 Proofpoint just blogged about the risks of (mis)using social media for technical support purposes. It’s a simple, brilliant scheme. The bad guys set up a fake PayPal Support page on Twitter, and then monitor the real PayPal Support page on Twitter for potential marks. When users experiencing problems with PayPal hit the […]
Don’t Fall Prey to Tech Support Scams
Scams Get Technical Scams aren’t anything new, but they sure have changed over time. With the advent of the internet and technology, scammers are using new avenues to take advantage of trusting and unsuspecting consumers and businesses alike. In particular, tech support scams have increased over the past few years, with millions being lost. Tech […]
New Texting Scam to Watch Out For
Do you use 2-factor authentication to log into your online accounts? There is a new texting scam to watch out for if you use 2-factor authentication. 2-factor authentication is when the account you are logging into sends you a text message with a code that you must enter along with your username and password to log […]
