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Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 12

In this episode we cover how to recognize scam, phishing and click fraud emails; mention a security update for the Apple Safari Web Browser to fix a vulnerability in the AutoFill Feature; highlight 8 tips for safe online shopping; review the Top 5 Free Anti-Malware Programs; recommend Windows Family Safety to help protect your children online; Review a Social Network Users’ Bill of Rights and close with Tech Observations on a Motorcycle. . . . → Read More: Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 12

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Recognizing Phishing Attempts

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Amazing how blatant attempts to get your personal data can be. Here is one I recently received:

Dear Account Owner

This Email is from Hotmail Customer Care® and we are sending it to all Hotmail Accounts Owner for safety. We are having congestion due to the anonymous registration of Hotmail accounts so we are shutting down some Hotmail accounts and your account is among those to be deactivated. We are . . . → Read More: Recognizing Phishing Attempts