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Scam alert: Beware this dangerous email related scam

Posted on July 19, 2024

As you probably know, responding to a fraudulent phishing email is an easy way to fall victim to a hacker and have your important online account(s) compromised.

The latest recurring phishing scheme to start making the rounds again is targeting AT&T customers.

Although the wording of the fraudulent emails vary a bit, they all warn you that if you don’t click the link in the email and “update your mailbox” your AT&T email account will be closed.

Here’s an example of what you need to be on the lookout for: [Read more…]

Q&A: What does the term ‘Social Engineering’ mean?

Posted on July 10, 2024

Question from Lona:  Hi, Rick. I have a really short question that I’d like to ask if you don’t mind.

What does the term “Social Engineering” mean? I keep hearing it but I don’t have a clue what it is.

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Saturday, June 1, 2024 – This one settings change blocks 99% of all hacking attempts – Protecting important files from accidental deletion

Posted on June 1, 2024

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, June 1, 2024

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• This one settings change blocks 99% of all hacking attempts

• Q&A: How can protect my important work files from accidental deletion?

• Stop your PC from exchanging updates with other PCs via the Internet

• Time-lapse video: Watch a powerful lightning storm develop in just 78 seconds

• May’s Tech Tips Giveaway: TP-Link Deco AXE4900 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh WiFi System

[Read more…]

How to safely check your email and text messages

Posted on May 13, 2024

The security breaches that are in the news virtually every week are constant reminders of the dangers of opening links and attachments in emails and text messages.

Always remember that you need to be extremely careful about clicking links in emails and text messages, even if the messages appear to have been sent by someone you know and trust.  [Read more…]

Yes, using a Password Manager is still just as dangerous as ever

Posted on May 5, 2024

Regular readers of this blog know that I’m not a fan of password managers because using one is like placing all of your eggs (i.e. your entire digital life) into one fragile basket.

Think about it for a moment. If the passwords to all of your online accounts are stored in a single database, what happens if that database is somehow breached by hackers?

That’s right – the hackers will have immediate and full access to your entire digital life!

The companies behind the most popular password manager apps and services go to great lengths to explain how their products safeguard your passwords and the precious stored data and information they protect.

Truth be told, they really do put in a great effort to make their products as secure as possible. Unfortunately, that doesn’t really matter. Here’s why…  [Read more…]

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