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Scam alert: Beware hackers stealing Facebook passwords via malicious video links in IMs

Posted on April 5, 2024

If you use Facebook you’re probably used to receiving cute and funny videos in instant messages (IMs).

And of course there are political videos and a wide variety of other types of videos being shared via IMs as well.

Truth be told, we all get them on a regular basis.

Dozens of videos land in my IM inbox every day, but I never click on any of them. And I strongly recommend that you avoid clicking on them as well.

Many of these seemingly harmless videos are actually quite dangerous because they have viruses attached to them. If you take the bait and attempt to watch one of them, your computer or Android device could become infected. And that could easily ruin your entire day. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware of ‘Fake News’ on Facebook (and elsewhere)

Posted on March 27, 2024

A recent study found that almost half of all Americans get their news from Facebook.

That’s a startling number, and it’s even more startling that almost two-thirds of millennials use the social media giant as their primary news source.

There’s nothing inherently wrong with an Internet company delivering the news of the day.

However, the almost constant barrage of “fake news” stories that show up in our Facebook Newsfeeds makes it hard for many users to recognize which stories are true and which are fake.

Luckily, there are things you can do to identify and avoid fake news:  [Read more…]

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 – How to change your Windows 11 PC’s Sleep settings – Beware this dangerous ‘Red Lobster’ scam on Facebook

Posted on March 26, 2024

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, March 26, 2024

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• How to change your Windows 11 PC’s Sleep settings

• Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Free Red Lobster Meals’ scam on Facebook

• Tips for the best streaming experience in 2024

• Did you know crumbled up ‘chips’ make excellent seasonings?

• March’s Tech Tips Giveaway: HP Pavilion 17.3″ HD+ Laptop 

[Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Free Red Lobster Meals’ scam on Facebook

Posted on March 26, 2024

As you probably know, scammers love targeting the 2+ billion worldwide users on Facebook, and unfortunately many of the scams can be quite tempting.

These scams typically piggyback off the success of large corporations because just the name of the company alone tends to lend an air of legitimacy to the fraudulent “offers”.

A perfect case-in-point is the “Free Red Lobster Meals” scam that’s making the rounds yet again on Facebook.  [Read more…]

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – Be careful if you have Find My enabled on your Apple device – How to avoid falling for hoaxes and scams on Facebook

Posted on March 19, 2024

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, March 19, 2024

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• Be careful if you have ‘Find My’ enabled on your Apple device

• How to avoid falling for hoaxes and scams on Facebook

• How to quickly view the warranty status of your iPhone or iPad

• How to keep an eye on your dog (and toss him a treat) while you’re away from home

• March’s Tech Tips Giveaway: HP Pavilion 17.3″ HD+ Laptop 

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