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Be careful with messages. Don't give anyone your phone number and then give them the code.

Finland warns of Facebook accounts hijacked via Messenger phishing Finland's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-FI) warns of an ongoing phishing campaign attempting to hijack Facebook accounts by impersonating victims' friends in Facebook Messenger chats.

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Be careful out there.

This is what happens when you fall for fake Facebook giveaways - ThatsNonsense.com Last updated on October 27th, 2017Fake Facebook giveaways are rife on the social networking site. They can ask you to share a Facebook post, follow a page or click a link to win something. But the people behind these giveaways are hidden. They operate from anonymous websites or pages, with....

Don't be fooled with fake emails about orders you did not make.

10 emails that tried to trick us into installing ransomware - ThatsNonsense.com Last updated on October 22nd, 2018In this article we share with you 10 emails we received in our inbox this month that tried to trick us into installing one of the most dangerous online threats out there today on our computers. Ransomware. We get a lot of unsolicited email in our inboxes here. And p...

Young Greek Tech Whiz, Robot Creator Launches Start-Up At 22, Greek Dimitris Chatzis built his own robot for less than $600, produced his own 3D printer and designed a computer tower.

Don't be fooled.

Fake Windows 11 installer puts malicious software on your PC A fake Windows 11 installer has been spotted in the wild. The program attempts to get people to download malicious software rather than the latest version of Windows.

​How to tell if your Facebook has been hacked (and what to do) Protect your Facebook account with these simple tips.

Has your facebook account been hacked?

Here is a summary of how to check:

On your page, go to the arrow in the upper right-hand corner of the page and click on it.

In the menu, select Settings and Privacy.

Then, select Settings.

Then Security and Login.

A list of all of the devices that you've logged into and their locations will pop up. If there is a login you don't recognize, chances are you may have been hacked.

If you see anything that isn't you, click Not You? on the right side of the log.

If you do see one that is not you: click on "Not you?" to the right of the listing.

Select "Not you."

A link to the article:

​How to tell if your Facebook has been hacked (and what to do) Protect your Facebook account with these simple tips.

There are other browsers.

Google proved me right, Chrome was a bloated memory hog | ZDNet But is it any better?

I only use Chrome occasionally. Mostly I use Edge or Brave as my browser. Which browser should you use. Here is a helpful review:

Google Chrome: It's time to ditch the browser | ZDNet We created the monster that Google Chrome has become. Only we can destroy it.

Be careful what emails you open.

TrickBot's BazarBackdoor malware is now coded in Nim to evade antivirus TrickBot's stealthy BazarBackdoor malware has been rewritten in the Nim programming language, likely to evade detection by security software.

Watch out!

Android app joins the dark side, sends malware update to millions Google has removed a popular Android barcode scanner app with over 10 million installs from the Play Store after researchers found that it turned malicious following a December 2020 update.

Home Depot is used for this scam. Other companies have also been used. The companies themselves have nothing to do with the scam.

Beware: Malicious Home Depot ad gets top spot in Google Search A malicious Home Depot advertising campaign is redirect Google search visitors to tech support scams.

Yes! I recommend Brave as your browser.

Stop Using a Browser that Tracks You I've used Brave for 6 months so far. Below is a comparison between Brave and Google Chrome in terms of speed, privacy, and security.

Guilty. What about you?

60% of you are disgusting: Go clean your phone right now. Here's how | ZDNet The smartphone in our pockets has become our dirty secret.

Let Google Call Screen tell spam callers to get lost for you You don't have to answer that call from an unknown number if you own a Pixel phone. Here's what you can do instead.

These scams are harder to detect. Harder to notice. Don't get caught!

Beware of this sneaky phishing technique now being used in more attacks | ZDNet Security company researchers warn of a large increase in conversation-hijacking attacks. Here's what they are and how to spot them.

Got ransomware? I am happy to help with that issue. Here are some tips and tools that may help you.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/no-more-ransom-project-has-prevented-ransomware-profits-of-at-least-108-million/

No More Ransom project has prevented ransomware profits of at least $108 million | ZDNet No More Ransom project is celebrating its three-year birthday today.

InHouseTechSupport Need help with your PC, wireless, internet connection, trojans/spyware/malware cleanup and prevention or just have a question. When did you do that backup?Check my website, www.inhousetechsupport.com, or call me at (404) 452-7811.

I suggest giving this browser a try. More privacy. Only pop-ups you allow. Faster.

Brave Software The best privacy online. Browse privately. Search privately. And ditch Big Tech.

Pop-ups claim computer is infected and ask you to call a number - SCAM - ThatsNonsense.com We discuss pop-ups that claim your computer is infected and instruct you to call a phone number to resolve the problem, in what is a popular tech support scam. Malware scammers have one simple aim. To install their malware onto your computer. From there, they can perform any number of nefarious acti...

I have seen several of these lately to one of my email accounts. SItes have been hacked and they may include a password you have used. Should you receive an email with a title similar to "Security Notice. Someone have access to you system. email scam." Do not answer. Read this explanation:

Security Notice. Someone have access to you system. email scam If you are reading this because you have received a email titled "Security Notice. Someone have access to you system." and you are worried, you can stop worrying! This message is a new highly effective email scam. This email scam uses your email account name and old password to convince you that the...

SCAM ALERT: You receive a call. The caller tells you they are from Microsoft and you have a problem with your computer. They are lying. No one will know that you have a problem, even if actually do. These calls are always a scam. Hang up!

There are two possibilities if you go along with this scam. One, you give them the codes they need to access your computer to clean your problems. The best outcome is a charge for three or four hundred to your credit card. That may be the end.

Second possibility, they install something called ransomware. You computer is hijacked so that only they will be able to unlock it. Unless you have a backup, you're only option may be to pay whatever they ask to get your data back.

HANG UP if you get such a call. I have seen this too many times.

US ISP Tells Users That Repeat Piracy Notices May Lead To "Thermostat Issues"

bleepingcomputer.com A letter sent out by a US ISP warns customers that by engaging in persistent online piracy they will force the company to downgrade their access plan to the minimum, and customers may have problems with controlling thermostats in the dead of winter.

Windows 7 Update giving a 80248015 Error? Here's Why and How to Fix It.

bleepingcomputer.com If you try to search for new Windows updates on Windows 7, you are most likely getting a 80248015 error. This error is being  reported in our forums, the Microsoft forums, and other sites so it appears to be a problem affecting all Windows 7 users. 

That's Nonsense

We interview two people who fell for those fake Facebook giveaway competitions, and it highlights why everyone needs to avoid them. Don't enter them "just in case" as you'll see why here. http://www.thatsnonsense.com/happens-fall-fake-facebook-giveaways/

PSA: This Google Doc scam is spreading fast and will email everyone you know

social.techcrunch.com A new Google Docs phishing scam just reared its head a few hours ago, and it's spreading like wildfire. Google appears to be taking action to stop it, but in..

Everyone Is Falling For This Frighteningly Effective Gmail Scam

This one can catch even the most savvy user.

fortune.com Don't be the next chump.

Ransomware: An executive guide to one of the biggest menaces on the web | ZDNet

zdnet.com Everything you need to know about ransomware: how it started, why it's booming, how to protect against it, and what to do if your PC's infected.

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One easy check is usually the number of likes. If it is a major account there should be a lot of likes. Don't trust these.

Posts claiming to be "giving away 20 luxury RV's" are still spreading virally across Facebook. They're like-farming scams. http://www.thatsnonsense.com/facebook-posts-claiming-giving-away-20-luxury-rvs-scams/

NO!!! You cannot find who has been accessing your facebook site. It is not tracked. You are just giving your information to some sort of scam if you subscribe. Facebook does not allow tracking.

DISLIKE BUTTON. Do not click on the scam. You will send scam message to your friends.