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Scam alert: Be careful when downloading free software with an ad blocker enabled

Posted on June 12, 2020

Whether this actually fits into the “scam” category is probably debatable, but in my opinion it fits into it fairly well.

There are countless free software programs and apps on the Internet, and many of them are simply outstanding. In fact, I recommend free programs to my readers all the time.

But that being said, there’s one huge problem with some free download sites: It’s easy to unknowingly download unwanted “add-on” software if you aren’t diligent about checking the download page for offers for “optional” programs and apps. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware the ubiquitous ‘Ray Ban Sunglasses Discount’ scam posts that are making the rounds on social media

Posted on June 10, 2020

I’ve recently noticed a major increase in the number of scam posts claiming to offer Ray Ban sunglasses at huge discounts, often at up to 90% off.

These Ray Ban discount scams have been making the rounds for years, but typically just a few here and there at any given time.

But right now it seems they’re everywhere.

These Ray Ban scams take many forms, but most of them involve a simple image similar to the one below: [Read more…]

Warning: This malicious photo being spread on social media could ‘brick’ your smartphone!

Posted on June 2, 2020

If it seems like the scammers of the world are getting more devious by the day, it’s because they are.

While Facebook, Twitter and many other popular social media sites are constantly being used as world-wide playgrounds for the miscreants, the ease with which they can can cause harm to innocent people grows by the day.

The latest dangerous scam involves posting a simple photo with accompanying text telling you to set the photo as your phone’s wallpaper image.

Just so you’ll know what to look for, this is the malicious image being spread that’s causing all the mayhem (DO NOT set it as your phone’s wallpaper!): [Read more…]

Scam alert: The popular ‘Mathway’ app has been hacked, resulting in 25 million stolen email address and passwords.

Posted on May 28, 2020

Do you (or someone you know) use the hugely popular ‘Mathway’ app?

If so, the email address and password you use with that app are now probably being sold on the dark web.

Mathway is one of the world’s most popular educational apps, and according to ZDnet and other news sources 25 million Mathway users have had their login information stolen by hackers.

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Scam alert: Do you have one of these apps on your Android phone? If so, you’re being spied on.

Posted on April 30, 2020

The proliferation of smartphones has transformed our world in a multitude of ways, and most of them are generally for the better.

However, there is one huge downside to smartphones that keeps rearing its ugly head from time to time…

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