Month: August 2021
Protect Yourself From Malware and Phishing Scams. How?
Scammers use email or text messaging tactics to trick people into believing that their business website has been compromised. Some messages may demand that you remove what deems to be illegally acquired website photos. You may receive an email stating that your system has been taken over and can be retrieved in exchange for money. An "urgent" message from your bank may state that you've won the lottery. These schemes "bait" you with trust or fear and persuade you to take action with a sense of urgency to download and install unwanted software – often bundled with popular free downloads. These cybercrimes are referred to as phishing and malware attacks. WHAT IS PHISHING? Phishing is a cyber-attacking method that uses deceptive e-mails, pop-ups, banner ads, and websites to gain illicit...Read More