by Nick Bernfeld | Sep 24, 2013 | Articles, Warnings
Do not open this e-mail or Click any links it’s a Virus/Scam! Here is a malware phishing email that warns that USPS needs you to print a label. The attachment Case_nnnn.zip is an executable virus (or Trojan Horse). USPS is a real company, this email isn’t from...
by Nick Bernfeld | Aug 10, 2013 | Articles, Common Issues
Do not open or Click this DHL Express Expedited Shipping The so-called “419” scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize,...
by Nick Bernfeld | Jul 17, 2013 | Articles, Common Issues, Residental
Watch out for fake Adobe Flash Player updates! Fake Adobe Flash Player update pop-ups are some of the oldest tricks in the book. Unfortunately, a lot of internet users still fall for them. In reality, Adobe Flash Player is a legitimate functionality used for video...
by Nick Bernfeld | May 11, 2013 | Articles, Warnings
Watch out for Fake Computer Companies! Don’t let this be you! The worst scam I have heard of is a women that called an ad in the paper for computer repair that offered free pickup and delivery. She unfortunately did not check to see if it was a real business or...