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Is it safe to open strange email?

Posted on December 9, 2023November 25, 2023 by cynmackley
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Have you ever received an email from an unknown sender and wondered whether it's safe to open it? Opening strange emails can be risky as they may contain malware or phishing links that can compromise the security of your device or network.

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail Help, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email, email security, phishing scams, security, smail scamsLeave a comment

5 email security tips for seniors

Posted on June 17, 2023June 3, 2023 by cynmackley
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Email prime target for cybercriminals who are always looking for ways to scam unsuspecting users out of their personal information and money.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged email, email security, email tips, securityLeave a comment

Don’t Take The Bait

Posted on July 29, 2020July 16, 2020 by cynmackley

Don't take the bait for this tricky email phishing scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail HelpTagged eBay, email security, PayPal, Phishing, scams, security2 Comments

Cyber Crooks Target Schools With Ransomware

Posted on January 10, 2017 by cynmackley

Find out how a new scam is tricking schools into opening up dangerous malware.

Posted in Quick Tips, Shortcuts & Keyboard TricksTagged email scams, email security, malware, ransomware, security, virus2 Comments

Learn From Hillary’s Email Mistake

Posted on October 23, 2016 by cynmackley

Don't let email mistakes land you in hot water. We've got the tip a lot of folks in the government need to read.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email, email mistakes, email security, Hillary Clinton, passwords1 Comment

Time To Change Your Yahoo Password

Posted on September 22, 2016 by cynmackley

If you have a Yahoo account, your private data may have been stolen.

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail Help, Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged change Yahoo password, email security, quick tip, Yahoo hacked, Yahoo password1 Comment

How Can I Tell If This Email Is Real?

Posted on July 19, 2016 by cynmackley

When an email looks suspicious, there are ways to check it out.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email, email security, online security, PayPal, Phishing, securityLeave a comment

Change Yahoo Password

Posted on May 24, 2016 by cynmackley

Step-by-step instructions fro changing your Yahoo! Mail Password.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Using The InternetTagged change password, change Yahoo password, e-mail, email security, yahoo mail1 Comment

Yahoo E-mail Accounts Hacked

Posted on February 13, 2014 by cynmackley

Yahoo reports than email accounts have been hacked and that many users may need to reset their passwords.

Posted in Security HelpTagged email hacked, email security, yahoo, yahoo emailLeave a comment

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