Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
It seems like the scammers of the world never sleep, and unfortunately they’re increasing in number every day.
The latest scam that’s making the rounds is targeting unsuspecting iPhone users.
As usual, there are several slight variations of this scam, but luckily they’re pretty easy to recognize if you know what to look for. [Read more…]
Do you use a password manager app to create, manage and store all of your passwords?
If so, you need to know that all password managers are potentially insecure and any vulnerabilities that arise could put ALL of your passwords at risk of being compromised at any time.
Why do I say this? Because of the evidence that keeps popping up from time to time. [Read more…]
You’re probably aware of the controversy surrounding the popular Chinese TikTok video sharing app.
It appears that TikTok might eventually be taken over by an American company, but there’s a fake TikTok knockoff app that’s being touted as a replacement app should it eventually be banned from the U.S.
The fake app is called TikTok Pro and its download link is being spread via both WhatsApp messages and regular SMS text messages.
Although the malicious messages can vary, most recipients are seeing this version: [Read more…]
Scams and hoaxes of all types pop up every day on Facebook, and some of them have a habit of rearing their ugly heads time and time again.
These recurring hoaxes are often more annoying than dangerous, but it’s still good to avoid them whenever possible.
I have received several messages over the past few days asking about the legitimacy of a recurring hoax that’s currently making the rounds again. [Read more…]
The Coronavirus pandemic has left millions of folks looking for new ways to make up for lost income.
Unfortunately, that presents an opportunity for crooks and scammers to make a few extra bucks as well.
The latest scam to hit the Facebook world is targeting people who could use a little financial help at this difficult point in time – which of course is pretty much everyone.
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