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8 Security Tips To Usher You Into The New Year

Posted on January 8, 2023January 1, 2023 by cynmackley
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Make staying safe online your New Year's resolution with these great online safety tips.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged apps, credit, extensions, online safety, Phishing, security, shoppping, Tips4 Comments

Scam Comments

Posted on March 18, 2022March 7, 2022 by cynmackley
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Watch out for comment scams, a favorite way crooks like to target you.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged comment scams, Phishing, social mediaLeave a comment

Don’t Fall For This Phishing Expedition

Posted on February 15, 2022February 5, 2022 by cynmackley
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This phishing email turned up in my inbox the other day. I needed to either confirm or unsubscribe to something. What it might be, isn't really specified.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email scam, Phishing, scamLeave a comment

Outlook.com – fight scammers & spammers with these tricks

Posted on August 24, 2021August 9, 2021 by cynmackley

How to find out where an Outlook.com email really came from and what to do if it's fake.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email, email source, hotmail, LiveMail, msn, outlook.com, Phishing, security, spamLeave a comment

Was My Account Compromised?

Posted on June 24, 2021June 11, 2021 by cynmackley

Was my account compromised? I walk you step-my-step through my experience.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged compromised account, eBay, passwords, Phishing, securityLeave a comment

Fun With Phishing Scammers

Posted on April 1, 2021March 24, 2021 by cynmackley
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I have a little fun with some phishing scammers.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged Amazon scam, Phishing1 Comment

Scammer Payback

Posted on March 29, 2021March 24, 2021 by cynmackley

This YouTube channel is a joy to behold. This tech expert turns the tables on scammers in a big way.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged Phishing, scammer payback, scammers, youtubeLeave a comment

Subtle Phishing Emails

Posted on February 27, 2021February 17, 2021 by cynmackley
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Don't fall for these subtle email scams. Learn what to look out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged emails, Phishing, scams, securityLeave a comment

Why Is Junk Email Called Spam?

Posted on February 25, 2021February 10, 2021 by cynmackley

Why is unwanted email called Spam? We solve the mystery.

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail Help, I've Always Wanted To Know...Tagged junk mail, Phishing, spamLeave a comment

Scam Alerts From Readers

Posted on February 11, 2021January 31, 2021 by cynmackley
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Three phishing scams to watch out for. One may be the works attempt to trick folks yet.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged internet safety, Phishing, scams, securityLeave a comment

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