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🖥 Security Tip: ❌ Don't Trust Pop-ups![]()
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If you’re known to dabble in a little online browsing, odds are you’ve encountered a pop-up once or twice. There are times when a user may think, “Wow, that’s a great deal!” and click on a pop-up. To those users: put down the mouse. Why? That pop-up could be malicious or dangerous.![]()
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There used to be a time when malicious pop-ups were only on questionable sites, but those days are gone. Hackers are smart and develop ways to inject malicious malware into pop-ups and online advertisements—even on the most trusted sites.![]()
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One of the most common attacks we see occurs when you visit a site and a pop-up appears that says, “Your computer is infected! Download our antivirus now!” If you click on this, a bogus virus scan will start. After the “scan” completes, you’ll be asked to pay for a full-version of the software or to call a helpline to connect with a support representative.![]()
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Spoiler alert: The software is not real and the fake support representative will take control of your computer to try and “fix” the issue, but end up causing more damage.![]()
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How to prevent pop-up attacks:![]()
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Although hackers are smart, you can be smarter. Here are some tips to protect yourself from these types of attacks:![]()
• Avoid clicking on pop-ups.![]()
• Update your operating system regularly—don’t postpone or snooze updates!![]()
• Use web-filtering software to warn you before accessing potentially harmful sites.![]()
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Remember, these attacks are only successful if we fall for them. Stay alert and be cautious!![]()
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Source: KnowBe4
Be very aware of scammers impersonating Microsoft. If you ever see a message on your computer similar to this, know that is NOT legitimate and is absolutely a scam. Microsoft will NEVER contact you — period. If this type of message ever appears on your computer, DO NOT click any links, DO NOT call the number listed, and DO NOT give out any of your personal or financial information. Immediately turn off your computer by pressing and holding down on the power button, and then give us a call so we can guide you through the rest of the clean up process. This is a continual issue that we see every week. Don't be the next victim — scammers are relentless!![]()
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Photo courtesy of malwaretips.com
Just in time for the holidays, we have a few refurbished laptops ready to find a new home! These have all been cleaned and updated by FCS and have Windows 10 or 11 software installed. These laptops are priced to go at $150 or less!![]()
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Contact us for more information or to purchase your next laptop!![]()
724-662-4118 / tom@finnegancomputers.com