malware – Cyber Security Insider Secrets

Daily Tip 23 – Apps, Toolbars, Cool Programs, etc.

So you’ve heard about the new app that everyone’s downloading. Or maybe it’s a toolbar. Or some other cool program.

Some of these programs aren’t safe. Some will compromise your phone or computer. Others may make it vulnerable to hackers. Unfortunately, it’s hard to know if it’s safe.

Whether it’s for your phone or your computer, think before you click.

Realize there’s a threat. Do research, where possible. Recognize that you could get compromised.

Daily Tip 20 – Don’t Respond to Pop-Ups

Don’t believe pop-up warnings.

You may see a message pop up on your screen, especially while using the Internet, that says that a virus or other bad software has been detected on your computer. It tells you to click on a button or link or to call a phone number to “fix” the problem.

Or it may say that there are illegal files on your computer and that Law Enforcement or the FBI will take action if you don’t pay the fine.

Don’t respond to these. These are “scams.”

Many times, you will infect your computer by doing so. Or you may end up paying a scammer to fix a problem that doesn’t exist. Or both.

Don’t respond to these pop-up warnings.

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