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Windows 7 Are all these popup scams typical on this website, or do they indicate that I have a problem?
1) I posted an inquiry to this forum about 2 hours ago and note that my thread is the only one that nobody has responded to, so my first question as a new user is, "How long should I wait before exploring other options to try to solve a problem?" I expected that a forum moderator would have at...- jerryi
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- advertising browser issues chrome computer issues connectivity feedback forum hardware internet explorer legitimacy popup scam security support system issues user inquiry virtual assistance windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows 7 Had BSOD but cannot follow your instructions
A day ago I had the BSOD, but my Win7 64-bit cptr was set to wait a few seconds and then start automatically, so I didn't get to see any error msgs and it booted into a temp profile, which I didn't realize and I thought I had lost all system reset points and almost everything else. I overlooked...- jerryi
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- bsod computer issues diagnostics error intel internet explorer malware pchelpboost performance recovery restoration scam security support system restore tech help temp profile w7f diagnostic windows 7 windows home
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Phishing e-mails
Anyone else getting e-mails from what looks like ADP.com concerning financial matters. One comment was even an account would be debited for some amount. I do not do business with ADP, and as far as I know no one I deal with does. The link provided to check the account seemed to be in Turkey....- Saltgrass
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- adp cybersecurity email financial fraud identity theft links phishing scam security
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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Windows 7 Amazon notification scam alert.
Just posting for those that have Amazon associated with your ordering email address. just this past week, I have received a couple of order update notices that looked like it came from Amazon, and sure enough it's faked. Since I used this particular email address for order notification, it was...- Dangaioh
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- account security alert amazon awareness cc information cybersecurity diligence email fake emails fraud incident links notifications official site online safety password phishing scam security
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 how did they do that??
OK, I'm helping a distant family member with a Windows 7 security issue. (Using Teamviewer, which is GREAT.) I'm a Mac guy, so I'm really clueless about PC malware, though I'm reasonably impressed with Win 7 and can get around in it. Their system has been working fine, but (and this is...- Doula23
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- computer help internet explorer malware online safety remote assistance scam security teamviewer tech support virus removal windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 8 Red Alerta - Warning!
Please Be Advised: There are ads on TV for things to diagnose & fix computer woes. They spew a plethora of rubbish, say they will cure everything under the sun, all the many problems & infections everyone must, already, have (whether they know it or not), that they will speed up your slow...- Drew
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- ads computer consumer awareness consumer rights diagnose ethics fictional claims fraud infection internet internet access it professional misleading performance plague scam tech tips technology warning
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Anyone know what this is?
My wife keeps getting these e-mails. I have never seen anything with the strange symbols in the titles. Link Removed I've run scans, no malware, anyone have any idea what's causing this? They are always together in a group like this and though they have different senders I'm guessing they are...- MikeHawthorne
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- bulk email email filters inbox malware phishing scam security spam symbols
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- Forum: Windows Security
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RCMP Warns of Scam Offering Computer Help!!
Link Removed I have had experience w/ 2 clients who had thes calls. 1 was using a MAC- Drew
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- client computer help mac phone call rcmp scam
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- Forum: Windows News
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VIDEO Security Jungle: Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Busted
I recently published a video on YouTube about false computerized phone calls and identity theft. Interestingly enough, Corrine over at SecurityGarden reports that Microsoft removed one of their Gold Certified Partners over a very similar issue: telephone scams. This is true...- Mike
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- certification community do not call fraud identity theft knowledge base microsoft mvp program online safety outreach partners partners status piracy privacy scam security technology telemarketing workshops
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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VIDEO How to Prevent Online Identity Theft: An Early Look
A recent look at computer security shows online identity theft scams becoming easy for nefarious individuals who prey on those who lack essential security updates. Anyone experienced in the business need only to look at the serious manner of many, many businesses still running Windows XP without...- Mike
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- critical thinking cybercrime cybercriminals data theft europe identity theft maintenance costs north america online security privacy proactive measures scam security security updates telephony fraud user awareness user education vulnerabilities windows xp
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Florida family charged in $40 million psychic scam
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rose Marks and her family of fortunetellers offered hope, but prosecutors said it came with a steep price Read Full Story: Link Removed due to 404 Error- reghakr
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- charges charging family florida fortunetellers fraud hope prosecutor psychic scam
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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Windows 7 Windows Live Scam E-mail
Hello Folks, Beware of the scam e-mail about Windows Live is shutting down and asking for your username, passwords etc. Please stay away from such mails. More information: Beware of Windows Live Account Shutdown Scam | WindowsTalk.org- Captain Jack
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- email fraud password phishing scam security user account usernames warning windows live
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 Why Smart People Fall for Scams
Phishing Scams Aren't Just for Fools- JMH
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- awareness caution common sense computing cybersecurity education fraud prevention glass houses internet safety media mistakes online risks phishing protection psychology scam scammer security trust victim blaming
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 Trojan Tricks Victims Into Transfering Funds
Trojan Tricks Victims Into Transferring Funds — Krebs on Security Another source - Link Removed - Invalid URL- JMH
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- banking computer cybercrime fraud malware password scam security threats trojan
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 Twitter users fall for bogus StalkTrak scam
Link Removed - Invalid URL- JMH
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- account hijacking cyber threats link protection malware scam security stalktrak twitter user awareness
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 3 tips to avoid summer travel scams
Link Removed due to 404 Error- JMH
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- deals fraud prevention online safety rental homes scam summer tips travel vacation vacation packages
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 New Email Scams Stealthier Than Ever: Report
An online security firm says hackers are putting renewed efforts into breaching web email accounts One is based on phishing, the other on the MHTML procol. Read Full Story: New Email Scams Stealthier Than Ever: Report / Infopackets.com- reghakr
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- cybersecurity email fraud hacking mhtml online threats phishing scam security web accounts
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 Fake Anti-viruses!Read carefully!PC infection.
From many searches and many videos,i found fake antiviruses infecting PC:mad:,Beware of:Antivirus 360,System security,Windows police,Windows XP police.And many more,they block every page at internet,they say clean files as viruses.Don't download any weird thing that you don't know...- Kostas8221
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- breach prevention fake antivirus guide internet safety malware malwarebytes online threats pc infection safe mode scam security security risks system scan tech support uninstall virus removal windows xp
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 Codemasters been hacked?
Guy's check your email accounts. Today I received an email from codemasters: Keep safe!- kemical
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- account security codemasters compromise customer service cyberattack data breach email estore game companies hacked intrusion investigation notifications password privacy safety scam security user data website
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- Forum: Windows Games
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Warning: Facebook 'News' Videos Auto-Install Trojan
There's a new malware attack on Facebook and it's significant for multiple reasons. This attack is particular spreads through bogus links, and it appears to change form in line with news events. While there have been several similar scams in the past, they've usually involved tricking users...- reghakr
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- bogus claims cryptocurrency cybersecurity download link drive-by download facebook internet safety malware online safety personal data ransomware scam scareware security software scam system protection trojan user awareness virus windows
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- Forum: The Water Cooler