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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

What if I fell for a scam?

Posted on July 8, 2023June 24, 2023 by cynmackley

If you fall for an online scam, what do you do next? We break it down.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Security Help, UncategorizedTagged cybercrime, malware, ransomware, scams, what to do if you fall for a scamLeave a comment

It can’t hurt? Think again

Posted on May 20, 2023May 6, 2023 by cynmackley

It can't hurt? Why you should think twice about sharing questionable posts.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, TV Tech, UncategorizedTagged cyber security, facebook, facebook transparency, scamsLeave 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

Beware The Grandparent Scam

Posted on April 9, 2023April 1, 2023 by cynmackley

Watch out for the grandparent scam! How crooks use your family to rip you off.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email scams, grandparents scams, phone scams, scamsLeave a comment

Sewing Machine Scam

Posted on March 19, 2023March 1, 2023 by cynmackley

A friend of mine shared this scam on social media recently. The post claimed that a well-known sewing machine company had a bunch of slightly blemished sewing machines that they were giving away to someone who shared the post.

Posted in Computer Terms, Facebook, Security Help, Social MediaTagged facebook scams, scams, securityLeave a comment

Two Scams To Watch Out For

Posted on March 4, 2023March 7, 2023 by cynmackley
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I've got a couple of scams I spotted this week, that you should watch out for. The first one came via a message from a friend that claimed that someone I knew died in an accident along with a link to find out more.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security HelpTagged facebook, messenger scams, rental scams, scams, social mediaLeave a comment

How sharing fake Facebook posts hurts us all

Posted on March 4, 2023February 21, 2023 by cynmackley
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Be a good citizen and stop sharing fake Facebook posts.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged facebook, scams, social engineeringLeave a comment

Where that email is really coming from

Posted on February 19, 2023February 11, 2023 by cynmackley

The trick to find out where your email is really coming from.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, MS Outlook, UncategorizedTagged cybersecurity, email, gmail, outlook, scams, spoofingLeave a comment

PayPal Scam Alert

Posted on February 7, 2023March 12, 2023 by cynmackley
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Watch out for this tricky PayPal email scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email scams, PayPal scam, scams, security1 Comment

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