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Why clicking on Unsubscribe in a spam email is usually a bad idea

We all hate spam email, yet nearly everyone gets it from time to time. Yet despite our shared resentment, we…

5 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

What is the “I Hacked Your Device” Sextortion Email Scam?

Imagine getting an email from someone you don't know, demanding money from you. And if you don't hand them over…

5 years ago
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New wave of sextortion scams target work emails

Another wave of sextortion scams hit inboxes recently, only this time the scams were delivered using the Emotet botnet, which…

5 years ago
  • In The News

Microsoft fixes massive 99 security flaws in Patch Tuesday update

Ironically enough, only one day after this year's Safer Internet Day, comes one of Microsoft's biggest ever 'Patch Tuesdays', fixing…

5 years ago
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6 quick and easy tips for Safer Internet Day

For Safer Internet Day, we've picked out 6 really simple yet effective tips that will do a lot to help…

5 years ago
  • Malware

8 popular myths about malware

Malware is as popular as ever, and so are the myths that surround them. We discuss 8 popular myths that…

5 years ago
  • Malware

Email scams are exploiting coronavirus to install malware

A number of scam emails are being circulated that purport to offer advice or important information on avoiding the coronavirus…

5 years ago
  • Facebook

Scam links spread on Messenger offering 5 cartons of Marlboro cigarettes

Links sent primarily through Facebook Messenger claim the recipient can win 5 free cartons of Marlboro cigarettes. FALSE The links,…

5 years ago
  • Facebook

Facebook scam tricks page admins into losing control of their page

If you've just received a message offering you thousands of dollars a week just for posting some ads from your…

5 years ago
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Windows 7 “Extended Support” ends January 14th 2020

Windows 7 has just about reached its end of support life cycle, meaning Microsoft no longer provides any support for…

5 years ago