Category Archives: Scams

FBI Warns Users About Free File Conversion Sites; Microsoft Kills Blue Screen of Death; Microsoft Introduces Windows 11 Quick Machine Recovery … and More!

FBI Warns Users About Free File Conversion Sites; Microsoft Kills Blue Screen of Death; Microsoft Introduces Windows 11 Quick Machine Recovery … and More! Every day, we scan the tech world for interesting news, sometimes from outside the tech world. Every Thursday, we feature news articles that grabbed our attention over the past week. We hope you… Read More »

What’s the Difference Between Phishing and Smishing?

What’s the Difference Between Phishing and Smishing? In today’s world, we’re constantly bombarded with messages, emails, and notifications. Thankfully, most are benign, but some are malicious, aiming to steal our personal information or financial data. Two of the most common methods used by cybercriminals are phishing and smishing. They both have the same goal—stealing your personal or… Read More »

Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 032925

Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 032925 It’s the last Saturday in March, and Easter is a few weeks away. Daffodils are blooming, and the grass is getting greener. And besides all that, it’s Saturday, and it’s time for another Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers edition. Sometimes, the best tips and tricks are hidden in the… Read More »

FBI Warns iPhone and Android Users about Chinese Attack; How to Tell If Your Online Accounts Have Been Hacked; Google’s Zero Day Flaw Fixed – Make Sure Chrome’s Updated… and more!

FBI Warns iPhone and Android Users about Chinese Attack; How to Tell If Your Online Accounts Have Been Hacked; Google’s Zero Day Flaw Fixed – Make Sure Chrome’s Updated… and more! Every day, we scan the tech world for interesting news, sometimes from outside the tech world. Every Thursday, we feature news articles that grabbed our attention… Read More »

Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 032225

Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 032225 Here in the northern hemisphere we finally got to celebrate the vernal equinox. Spring has arrived – spring weather? Not so much. And yes, you’re right! It’s Saturday and time for another Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers edition. Sometimes the best tips and tricks are hidden in the questions… Read More »

Hackers are Using reCAPTCHA to Infect Computers; FBI Warns iPhone and Android Users to Delete Texts; Giant, Unblockable Ads Coming to Windows Copilot… and more!

Hackers are Using reCAPTCHA to Infect Computers; FBI Warns iPhone and Android Users to Delete Texts; Giant, Unblockable Ads Coming to Windows Copilot… and more! Every day, we scan the tech world for interesting news, sometimes from outside the tech world. Every Thursday, we feature news articles that grabbed our attention over the past week. We hope… Read More »

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