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Tax Time Phishing Scams

Posted on March 25, 2023March 19, 2023 by cynmackley

Watch out for these tax scams targeting you through email and phone calls.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email scams, irs, IRS scams, phishing scams, phone scams, security, tax, tax 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

Data Breach Affects 20 Million Customers

Posted on February 19, 2023February 11, 2023 by cynmackley
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Two popular background check services suffered a data breach that affected over 20 million customers.

Posted in Security HelpTagged checkmate, data breach, People Connect, security, truthfinderLeave 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

The Best Password Managers of 2023

Posted on February 4, 2023January 28, 2023 by cynmackley
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Thinking about trying a password manager? We check out the best password managers for 2023.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cool Sites, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged coolsites, password managers, security1 Comment

Lifelock, T-Mobile Report Breaches

Posted on January 28, 2023March 4, 2023 by cynmackley
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Two major tech companies are reporting security breaches. We break down what happened with LifelockNorton and T-Mobile.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged breaches, LifeLock, norton, password managers, security, security alertsLeave a comment

Countdown to the end of Windows 10 support

Posted on January 22, 2023January 14, 2023 by cynmackley
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The end is near for Windows 10 -- Well pretty near; you've still got more than two years. Microsoft will end security and bug support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 11Tagged security, Windows 10, Windows 11Leave 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

Help! My Account Was Hacked By Scammers

Posted on November 27, 2022November 18, 2022 by cynmackley
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We help a reader recover his Facebook account.

Posted in Computer Terms, Facebook, Security HelpTagged facebook, instagram, security, two-factor authenticationLeave a comment

Feds Bust Hacker Who Sold Stolen IDs

Posted on November 7, 2022October 29, 2022 by cynmackley
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Federal officials have busted a man they say operated a marketplace that sold hacking tools and stolen log in and password information.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged dark web, hackers, securityLeave a comment

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