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Why it’s a bad idea to respond to ‘Feel Good Posts’ on Facebook

Posted on December 2, 2023

If you use Facebook, you have surely seen tons of “feel good posts” pop up in your newsfeed. And if you’re like most people, you probably “Like” and “Share” some of them.

I used to Like and Share them too, back before I learned how dangerous they can be.

“Feel good posts” typically consist of a cute photo (often of a puppy, a kitten or a child) looking all lovable and cuddly. The photo will usually have some text on it that makes it almost impossible not to like or share the post.

Here’s an example of a typical “feel good post”:  [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I delete my Yahoo account?

Posted on October 10, 2023

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Question from Cynthia:  I’ve used Yahoo Mail for many years and a few other Yahoo services at one time or another.

But I recently started having all kinds of trouble with Yahoo so I switched from Yahoo Mail to Gmail. I don’t plan to ever use Yahoo again.

I’ve searched all the settings and options in Yahoo and I can’t find a way to delete my account.

Can you tell me what I need to do delete my Yahoo account?  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Scammers are using hacked Facebook accounts to place fraudulent ads

Posted on August 16, 2023

If you’ve been using Facebook for more than five minutes you’re surely familiar with all the ads that show up in your Newsfeed and over in the sidebar.

And if you’ve been using Facebook for more than an hour you probably know that a good portion of those ads are actually scams.

Well, there’s something you should know about those scam ads… [Read more…]

How much is your hacked account worth to the hacker?

Posted on May 11, 2023

As you surely know by now, hackers are constantly trying to steal the login credentials for your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Gmail and other online accounts.

If you’re wondering why they’re so interested in getting their hands on that info, there’s a simple reason: Money!

Stolen login credentials are in high demand on the dark web, and one large data breach could potentially net a successful hacker enough ill-gotten cash to literally retire in luxury.

[Read more…]

Heads up: This latest LastPass hack is the worst one yet, by far

Posted on December 28, 2022

Regular readers of this blog and my Daily Tech Tips Newsletter know I’m always warning everyone about the grave dangers of using any type of password manager.

If you’re unfamiliar with the warnings I’ve issued in the past you’ll find them right here.

Well, LastPass just suffered yet another successful hack attack, and for the first time the hackers managed to steal tons of user data – including actual encrypted customer password vaults.  [Read more…]

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