Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
As you probably already know, scams and hoaxes are everywhere these days, and some of them are quite believable and compelling.
It’s very easy to fall for some of these scams because they mimic actions that are taken by legitimate programs and online services.
One of the most dangerous scams that’s making the rounds right now is the insidious “Your computer has a virus!” scam. There are several variations of this scam, but they typically work something like this… [Read more…]
Well, it’s another day, and yet another dangerous recurring scam is rearing its ugly head yet again.
I’m sure you’ve seen those commercials on TV where an overly excited pitchman extols the virtues of a great new widget.
Well, an old familiar Facebook hoax is making the rounds again.
By now you’re probably familiar with the terms malware and freeware, but now there’s a new term you need to be aware of: Fleeceware