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Public Wi-Fi warning

Posted on August 19, 2023August 10, 2023 by cynmackley

Don't be fooled by fake public WiFi networks.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Tablets, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged fake public wifi, fake wifi, Phishing, public wifi, scams, security, using the internet, virtual private networks, VPN, wifiLeave a comment

Phishing Attacks Jump 40%

Posted on July 15, 2023July 5, 2023 by cynmackley

Alarming news from security experts - they say phishing attacks have jumped 40% this year compared to last year.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged email scams, Phishing, scammersLeave a comment

Reader Spots Phishing Scam

Posted on May 14, 2023May 5, 2023 by cynmackley
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A reader shares a tricking phishing scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged email, Phishing, scams, security1 Comment

Biggest Security Threats Revealed

Posted on April 2, 2023March 21, 2023 by cynmackley

The biggest threats to online security are revealed and the list may surprise you.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged formjacking, online attacks, Phishing, ransomeware, security, security threatsLeave a comment

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
close up shot of paper money and numbers on a gray surface

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

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