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Windows 10 New Scam, at least to me...
Hi... Anyone else gotten an email saying that my "Order for a new, expensive laptop had been shipped and was sent to some woman in Utah"? Just got the message, and of course there's a phone number to call if you have any question, that's when they try and get your credit card and other info...- MikeHawthorne
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- consumer awareness cybersecurity email fraud identity theft law enforcement online safety scam scam awareness scam prevention
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 New to me, scam!!!
I received a new to me email message with an attached image file. I didn't click on the image and researched the senders address. ***6762720@vzwpix.com I entered the stars instead of the area code. This seems to be a new scam, at least I've not run into it before. Just a warning, and I was...- MikeHawthorne
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- email internet safety phishing research risk scam security spam warning
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Windows 10 Microsoft 365 Phishing?
See screen snip below. Can anyone tell me if this is a phishing email or a legitimate email from Microsoft? Thanks.- ChaScott
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- cybersecurity detection email fraud inbox legitimacy malware microsoft 365 phishing scam security support suspicious threats user help warning
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Elusive invader on my Win10 desktop
I recently had a fake warning page pop up, saying I had malware and should call "Microsoft". I didn't. Also when I click on a link, I often get not only what I expect, but an additional tab to some additional site. I did a full scan with Defender. I ran a few free antivirus programs. I...- ChuckN
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- antivirus browser defender desktop fake warning malware popup scam security windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Security
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John Mcafee charged with fraud, an irony
https://news.sky.com/story/anti-virus-software-creator-john-mcafee-charged-with-fraud-in-cryptocurrency-scam-12237417- anotherwindowsuser
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- antivirus charges cryptocurrency fraud irony john mcafee news scam security software
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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VIDEO Scammer Loses Her Mind Over $10,000 Mistake
:p- whoosh
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- fraud scam scam awareness youtube video
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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Windows 10 Urgent: Potential Facebook Account Deletion Scam Alert!
I received a message this morning that my Facebook account is scheduled for deletion today. I am assuming this is some sort of scan as they wanted me to log in to fb and give info- Please verify your recent account activity & confirm this deletion request to proceed. Anyone?- Fenway16
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- activity delete facebook fraud internet phishing scam security user account verification
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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AA20-099A: COVID-19 Exploited by Malicious Cyber Actors
Original release date: April 8, 2020 Summary This is a joint alert from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This alert provides information on...- News
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- apt cisa compromise covid 19 credential theft cybersecurity email security indicator malicious actors malware mitigation ncsc phishing ransomware remote access scam teleconferencing telework vpn
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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AA20-099A: COVID-19 Exploited by Malicious Cyber Actors
Original release date: April 8, 2020 Summary This is a joint alert from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This alert provides information on...- News
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- apt groups cisa covid 19 credential theft cyber threats cybersecurity exploitation indicators of compromise malicious software malware mitigation ncsc phishing ransomware remote access scam teleconferencing telework vpn
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Windows 10 Renew Licensing for Windows 10
Every time I open my laptop I get a message alerting me that it's time to renew my Windows 10 license. I got a free upgrade about a year after I bought my laptop (2014) and do not have a product key. The message I am getting is to go to PS settings and then Activation. At this point, I am...- Pete Passof
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- activation licensing product key scam settings support troubleshooting upgrade windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Be Extra Careful Shopping Online for the Holidays
I'd strongly recommend everyone read the article and pass it along to friends and family. Beware, online shoppers! Cybercriminals have registered over 100,000 look-alike domains that resemble popular retail websites | Cyware Hacker News- Neemobeer
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- cybercrime fake shopping fraud scam security
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Phishing in 2019
Does anyone feel that phishing has developed? E.g. in my personal feeling, there are fewer email scams nowadays. Your thoughts, guys?- Pictogrram
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- 2019 trends cybersecurity digital security email scam fraud prevention internet safety online threats phishing scam user awareness
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- Forum: General Computing
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Windows 10 Fake Microsoft has locked your your computer, malware?
Hi My wife just got one of those Microsoft has locked your computer because you are using a fake version of Windows messages. This one even had an official sounding voice playing a threatening message. The computer was locked up, so I Control Alt Deleted out and shut the computer down and...- MikeHawthorne
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- alert browser chrome computer lock screen malware malwarebytes online threats pop-up blocker safety scam security tech support troubleshooting user experience virus windows windows defender
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Scammer Thought I Was Easy Prey
Attention all members. Today, I tapped on a few links while searching for recipes. On about the 4th link, a " Warning Message " appeared to come from an authorized microsoft repair company. The warning stated that my computer will be locked if I shut it down and that I should...- rjlocal22
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- ccleaner ip address malicious software malware mcafee microsoft phishing remote access safety tips scam security sonicwall system protection trojan user awareness virus warning
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Bogus Emails, what?
Hi Both my wife and I are getting bogus emails from people we know that we know they aren't sending intentionally. What these messages have in common is the code goo.gl/ I kind of understand that this is a signal to shorten the visible address. The messages have no subject, have a message...- MikeHawthorne
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- cybersecurity email issues email security fake emails goo.gl link shortener malware malwarebytes online safety phishing privacy scam security breach suspicious links threat analysis user awareness virus protection weight loss
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Stay away from S5Mark VPN it's a rootkit really
PC World just posted a article where Bitdefender found S5Mark VPN to actually be a rootkit and not a VPN. Article link : S5Mark is a 'VPN' that is actually a rootkit in disguise, BitDefender says- brkkab
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- article bitdefender cybersecurity disguise internet safety malware online security pc world privacy protection risk rootkit s5mark scam security software tech news threat detection user awareness vpn
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 10 Is My Windows 10 PC Infected? Pop-Up Virus Warning Advice Needed
Hello, Hope someone can help me out. The last three days I have been getting a pop up that is warning me of a virus. It says to not shut down and call this number. Is this a scam? I don't want to call. I did run my anti virus and it doesn't show any problems. Can anyone tell me how to maybe...- buffy2011
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- antivirus help malware pc check popup scam security troubleshooting virus windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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VIDEO Scammer Pretends To Be President Donald Trump - The Hoax Hotel
:usa::razz::teeth:- whoosh
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- fraud alert hoax hotel scam trump
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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A tech support scammer dials Ars Technica …
entertaining, but could serve as a reminder … enjoy:- pnamajck
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- ars technica scam
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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Windows 10 Not a fishing enthusiast.
Hi I've been getting Phishing emails in the last few days. I got one from my bank saying that someone had tried to log into my account and asked me to input my Account information and Password, to confirm that I was the account holder. It said that if I didn't do this immediately my account...- MikeHawthorne
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- account hacking account security bank fraud banking caution cybersecurity email security fraud prevention identity theft online banking phishing privacy scam security tips twitter
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support