Protecting your business from online scams in 2021
The digital landscape is hard to track. With every new development arrives a counterpart, new ransomware or malware technique that could seriously harm your business. It is important to know the dangers of online scams…
Continue ReadingAs the Pandemic Continues, Scammers Are Busier than Ever. We Have the Resources You Need to Avoid Them
As the Pandemic Continues, Scammers Are Busier than Ever. We Have the Resources You Need to Avoid Them. With lockdowns and remote working continuing in 2021, cybercriminals are gearing up for another banner year. Scammers…
Continue ReadingPhishing Alert! New Email Scam Preys on Internet Users Who Engage in a Very Common Behavior
Have you ever “borrowed” an image off the Internet to use on a website (or post anywhere else)? You are not alone. As early as 2013, the Pew Research Center found that nearly 50%…
Continue ReadingCyberthreats for Apple Users Abound in February!
Microsoft products have historically been cited as the system that hackers love to attack. However, as hackers have become wilier and more determined, and the pressure for rapid system updates has led more companies to…
Continue ReadingThe Porn Spam Keeps Coming—What Are You Doing Wrong?
Forget racy web surfing and possible “video capture” of user activities—these threats are all about user security—starting with passwords. Porn scams have become the digital equivalent of yesterday’s door-to-door magazine salesmen—they show up on your…
Continue ReadingAre Porn Scammers Watching You? Don’t Be Caught by the “Sextortion” Con
The tips in this 2018 article are still valid, but 2020 brought new porn scams that are circulating right now. Beware. If you or your workers become victims, your personal data may be sold on…
Continue ReadingThe Apple “Root User” Bug: An Unwelcome Gift that Can Keep on Giving
Mac Alert The new macOS High Sierra update (from 10.13 to 10.13.1) will reintroduce a bug for which Apple has already issued an automatic fix. That means users must reboot their computers to reapply the…
Continue ReadingUrgent Alert: Windows and Apple Support Hoaxes Present Serious Threats
Carmichael Support Tip If you receive any emails or see any dialog boxes or screen pop-ups urging you to call a support line, take the following action: Windows: Press Ctrl-Alt-Del and open the Task Manager….
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