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Phishing Quiz

Posted on March 30, 2024March 20, 2024 by cynmackley

Phishing Quiz - can you spot a scammer? Take this quiz to find out.

Posted in Cool Sites, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged amanda, cool sites, coolsites, google, Phishing, security3 Comments

Kill unwanted accounts

Posted on March 25, 2024March 28, 2024 by cynmackley

Close unwanted accounts the quick and easy way with Account Killer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cool Sites, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged account killer, close unwanted accounts, cool sites, coolsites1 Comment

Stranger Danger – Three Sure Ways To Spot a Scam

Posted on March 10, 2024March 6, 2024 by cynmackley
conceptual photo of a money scam

One of the surest signs you're about to be scammed involves unexpected contact from a stranger.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged 3 ways to spot a scam, email scam, phone scam, scams, ways to spot scamsLeave a comment

Should I be worried?

Posted on March 10, 2024March 1, 2024 by cynmackley

Should you be worried about who's watching you?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Using The Internet, Web DesignTagged amazon, google, microsoft, online ads, privacy, securityLeave a comment

More Malware Targets Linux Than Ever

Posted on March 2, 2024February 19, 2024 by cynmackley
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The Linux operating system has a lot of fans for good reason. The open-source operating system is free, offers a lot of customization, and is very stable. It also has a reputation for being safe from malware attacks.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged linux, Linux malware attacks, linux osLeave a comment

Noisy, scary tech support scam

Posted on March 2, 2024February 19, 2024 by cynmackley

I go another round with the crooks behind a noisy, scary tech support scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged noisy scam, pop-ups, scam, tech support scam, windows, Windows scam5 Comments

Message scams

Posted on February 25, 2024February 13, 2024 by cynmackley

Don't click on this message scam. The phishing attack headed to your inbox.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Quick Tips, Security Help, Social Media, UncategorizedTagged cyber security, facebook, malware, messages, messenger, Phishing, scams, securityLeave a comment

Don’t Forget This Scam

Posted on February 24, 2024February 12, 2024 by cynmackley
man wearing brown suit jacket mocking on white telephone

A reader has a warning about a scam phone call that promises a big payout.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged prize scams, publisher's clearing house scam, scam, Scam phone callLeave a comment

Social Security scam targets seniors

Posted on February 18, 2024February 2, 2024 by cynmackley

Warning- a new Social Security scam targets seniors.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged fraud, phone scam, scams, senior citizens, social security scam, ssn scam1 Comment

Virtual kidnapping scams

Posted on February 11, 2024February 2, 2024 by cynmackley

Virtual kidnapping scams are targeting families. Here's what to look out for.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged kidnapping scams, scams, security, virtual kidnappingLeave a comment

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