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Latest Phishing Scam: Veiled Threats
After a lovely Labor Day weekend spent grilling, eating and celebrating with friends, I received an email early Tuesday morning from a worried client who was sent a very upsetting email over the weekend. It greeted them by name and opened with a single sentence, “I know that visiting [client’s address] would be a more
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When it’s really not you, but the PC
I’ve been doing technology support long enough to tell you that many of the problems that people experience with computers are self-inflicted. I even have clients who truly believe they have a little black cloud hanging over them every time they sit down in front of a computer, and having witnessed their track records first-hand,
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Don’t assume you have 2FA in place
The past few days I’ve been working with several clients who are in various stages of being compromised or having their online accounts attacked. The recent surge of activity is possibly related to the recent RockYou2024 “publication” wherein a file containing nearly 10 billion passwords was posted to a popular online hacking forum on July
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Keep security simple and memorable
One of the most appalling practices in the current world of online hacking and phishing is the constant attacks on our elderly friends and family because the attackers know they are easy targets. Unfortunately, I don’t see technology becoming any easier for anyone, especially the elderly, so if they are going to continue using technology
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AI gives woman her voice back
It seems rare to find feel-good information about artificial intelligence lately, so when I spot it, I like to share it, especially when it has to compete for attention with discouraging stories where AI technology is enabling the spread of hate and misinformation. After a young woman in Rhode Island lost her voice due to
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Europe leads the charge against misinformation
Once again it looks like we will have to leave it to the European Union to be the adult in the room, especially when it comes to US companies running roughshod over everyone in pursuit of the almighty dollar. We have them to thank for things like taking Microsoft to task for various monopolistic tactics
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