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Stalkerware – the apps that put your life in danger

Posted on February 21, 2020February 14, 2020 by cynmackley

Stalkerware - the apps that put your life in danger and how to fight them.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged domestic violence, malware, safety, security, smartphones, stalker apps, stalkerware, tracking apps1 Comment

Mac malware attacks on the rise

Posted on February 20, 2020February 14, 2020 by cynmackley

Macs are under attack by malware. Learn what to watch out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Mac OS, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged adware attacks on mac, apple, apple security, mac, mac adware, mac malware, mac security, malware, secuirtyLeave a comment

Beware this device-wrecking scam

Posted on January 9, 2020December 26, 2019 by cynmackley

A new year means a new coupon scam. What to look out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged coupon scams, facebook, facebook scams, Kroger, kroger scams, malware, social mediaLeave a comment

Convenience store chain data breach

Posted on January 1, 2020December 23, 2019 by cynmackley

Wawa gas stations were hit by malware that stole credit card numbers. How to protect yourself.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged credit card information exposed, gas station credit card breach, malware, pos breach, wawa breachLeave a comment

Frankfurt shut down by malware

Posted on December 31, 2019December 24, 2019 by cynmackley

Frankfurt shut down by malware - how a phishing email crippled a city.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email scams, emotet malware, frankfurt, frankfurt shut down by malware, malware, Phishing, phishing scams, scamsLeave a comment

Visa says to watch out for crooks at the pump

Posted on December 23, 2019December 15, 2019 by cynmackley

Visa says to watch out for crooks at the pump. How their scam works.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged credit card scams, gas station credit card scam, malware, malware attacks, scams, visa2 Comments

Error 404 phishing scam

Posted on December 20, 2019December 24, 2019 by cynmackley

A tricking new phishing scam that steals your password.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Using The Internet, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged error 404 scam, malware, microsoft, phishing scamLeave a comment

Search results Phishing scam

Posted on December 19, 2019December 12, 2019 by cynmackley

A new phishing scam redirects your search results to dangerous pages. How not to fall for it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged malware, microsoft, phishing scam, redirect scam, search results phishing, security1 Comment

Windows, Chrome most popular adware targets

Posted on December 11, 2019December 3, 2019 by cynmackley

Windows is the number one target for malware, but the number two target may surprise you.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged adware, chrome os, Chromebooks, malware, security, windowsLeave a comment

17 iPhone apps found infected with malware

Posted on November 7, 2019October 28, 2019 by cynmackley

Check your phone. 17 iPhone apps were found to be infected with malware.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, iOS, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged apple, apple malware, apps, clicker malware, iphone, iphone malware, iphone trojan malware, malware, security, smartphone, smartphone malwareLeave a comment

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