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Schemes that freeze computers turn fake emails into cash

November 1, 2012 / / Comments Off on Schemes that freeze computers turn fake emails into cash

This is a computer virus affecting consumers in the metro area and around the region. The fake message (not really from the FBI) goes on to explain that the user’s Internet address was associated with an illegal online activity. It claims the computer …

If you get infected with this type of “Ransomware”, shutdown your computer and call your favorite Computer Guy. Or if you know how to do a system recovery and do that and restore your computer to the most recent date prior to the infection, yesterday for example.

Practice Safe Computing!

Joe

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Computer scam pops up

October 29, 2012 / / Comments Off on Computer scam pops up

Computer Pop up scams seem to be on the rise right now. Don’t click on anything that pops up and says you have a virus unless you recognize it is from your installed AntiVirus.

The Thunder Bay Police cyber crime unit is warning the public about a computer virus that has been the source of calls from concerned residents. A large pop-up screen with a Canadian flag and the words Canadian Cyber Police has been appearing when …

If you followed my blog at all, you’ll know that I post articles from all over. This on is from the Canadian Northwest

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From Usenet to botnets: The evolution of spam

October 25, 2012 / / Comments Off on From Usenet to botnets: The evolution of spam

Can you remember the first time you received an email with an offer of pills from a virtual pharmacist, an outlandish financial proposition from a Nigerian prince or a buy recommendation for some penny stocks? Like the vast majority, you saw it for the nefarious email that it was and simply deleted it. I started receiving my first spam in the mid ’90s, and at first it was just a trickle. However, by the start of the new millennium that trickle had turned into a steady stream, and I started investigating ways to block this river of spam from reaching my inbox.

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In Cyberattack on Saudi Firm, US Sees Iran Firing Back

October 24, 2012 / / Comments Off on In Cyberattack on Saudi Firm, US Sees Iran Firing Back
That morning, at 11:08, a person with privileged access to the Saudi state-owned oil company’s computers, unleashed a computer virus to initiate what is regarded as among the most destructive acts of computer sabotage on a company to date. The virus … New York Times

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New Virus Claims FBI “Lockout” of Your Computer

October 22, 2012 / / Comments Off on New Virus Claims FBI “Lockout” of Your Computer

new_asset_attachment_attributes. A new computer virus that claims that the FBI has “locked out” the victim’s computer and demands ransom for removing the lock has sprung up in recent weeks. When the virus attacks the computer (in the form of a program …

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Consumers warned of computer virus-removal scams

October 18, 2012 / / Comments Off on Consumers warned of computer virus-removal scams

The Federal Trade Commission announced Oct. 3 it launched a major international crackdown on tech support scams involving telemarketers masquerading as major computer companies that convinced consumers their computers had viruses, spyware and malware; and charged hundreds of dollars to remotely access and “fix” them.
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Malicious worm on Skype lets hackers hold PCs to ransom | Don’t let your PC grow up to be a Zombie and join a Botnet!

October 11, 2012 / / Comments Off on Malicious worm on Skype lets hackers hold PCs to ransom | Don’t let your PC grow up to be a Zombie and join a Botnet!

 Instant message on Skype could result in you being locked out of your own computer …

www.theweek.co.uk/…/malicious-worm-skype-lets-hackers-ho…

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Local Mineral Wells, TX woman a victim of FBI computer virus sweeping nation

October 3, 2012 / / Comments Off on Local Mineral Wells, TX woman a victim of FBI computer virus sweeping nation

Doesn’t matter where you live, you have to be careful on the internet … just saying …

Local woman a victim of FBI computer virus sweeping nation. Program takes over a PC, demands $200 payment to ‘free’ it. Anonymous Mineral Wells Index The Mineral Wells Index Wed Oct 03, 2012, 08:16 AM CDT. FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mineral Wells …

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Antivirus detects Spiceworks as adware? – Spiceworks

September 21, 2012 / / Comments Off on Antivirus detects Spiceworks as adware? – Spiceworks

For some reason our antivirus is detecting Spiceworks as adware. I know Spiceworks has ads, but does that really justify … | 4 replies | Spiceworks Support .

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Message from FBI could signal computer virus – Local News – MSNBC

September 21, 2012 / / Comments Off on Message from FBI could signal computer virus – Local News – MSNBC

If you received a message from the FBI saying your computer has been used to violate copyright laws and download pornography, you may be a victim of the FBI …

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