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Facebook video scams: don’t get hooked!

Facebook is a great way to connect with friends and family, but it’s also a breeding ground for scammers. One of the tricks is sending people fake videos that claim to show embarrassing or compromising footage of them. These scams work by playing on your curiosity and fear. Scammers might send you a message saying, […]

Zoom calls – skip the email links – avoid security issues

Zoom meetings are a lifesaver but watch out for those meeting links lurking in emails! Here’s why: Bad guys can create fake Zoom links that look real, but actually lead to risky websites. Clicking them could compromise your computer and steal your information. Yikes! So, how can you keep your Zoom meetings safe and secure? […]

If you agree to do an online video chat, use a fake background

Online video chats are a very common way to get to know someone better before meeting them in person. But some bad actors might try to manipulate you into giving up your precise location, such as by using your background surroundings to determine where you are. Many popular video chat software can provide a fake […]

Steer clear of PC video game “cracks”

Many PC video games require activation, via unique product keys that come with official copies. There’s an entire cottage industry of downloadable “cracks” purporting to enable access even if you didn’t purchase a legitimate copy. However, many of these programs are malware. In general, video game piracy is high-risk/low-reward and should be avoided.