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School systems targeted by ransomware

Posted on October 10, 2019October 1, 2019 by cynmackley

New ransomware attacks are targeting schools all across the country.

Posted in Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged Armor, malware, protection from ransomware, ransomware, ransomware targets schols, school ransomware, school security, security, using the internetLeave a comment

Watch out for this Android ransomware

Posted on August 28, 2019August 1, 2019 by cynmackley

Watch out for this Android ransomware. One tap and you could ruin your phone.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android ransomware, android/filecoder.c, malware, phone ransomware, qr code scam, ransomwareLeave a comment

Don’t let this phishing attack hook you

Posted on August 11, 2019July 18, 2019 by cynmackley

Don't let this phishing attack hook you. How crooks use fear to convince you to click.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email, malware, Phishing, scam, spamLeave a comment

Please stop falling for this scam!

Posted on August 6, 2019July 16, 2019 by cynmackley

Once again, folks are falling for this coupon scam. Let's put a stop to it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, UncategorizedTagged aldi scam, coupon scams, cyber security, fjacebook, malware, publix scam, security1 Comment

Fake anti-virus

Posted on June 11, 2019May 9, 2019 by cynmackley

Be on the lookout for this fake anti-virus scam that can destroy your computer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged antivirus scam, email scams, malware, Phishing, ransomware, securityLeave a comment

Ad malware targets iPhone users

Posted on May 22, 2019April 23, 2019 by cynmackley

There's a new malware targeting your iPhone. What to look out for.

Posted in iOS, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged adware, egobbler, ios, iphone, malwareLeave a comment

Phishing Dropbox scheme

Posted on April 13, 2019March 22, 2019 by cynmackley

Look out for this cloud-storage scam. It could wreck your device.

Posted in Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email, malware, Phishing, ransomware, scams, security1 Comment

Fake Catpcha Malware

Posted on March 20, 2019February 24, 2019 by cynmackley

Beware this banking malware that impersonates real security alerts.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged banking, malware, securityLeave a comment

These programs want to steal your bank info

Posted on November 29, 2018November 6, 2018 by cynmackley

Did you download any of these apps? If so, your bank account could be at risk.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android, apps, malware, security1 Comment

Vicious new virus hits

Posted on October 2, 2018September 22, 2018 by cynmackley

A vicious new piece of malware attacks your PC on multiple fronts.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged malware, ransomware, security, Trend Micro, virobot, viruses1 Comment

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