Tag: security
Speed, Security, Simplicity: How to Change Your DNS Server in Windows
If you’re looking to sharpen your web experience—be it faster page loading, enhanced privacy, or tighter parental controls—changing your DNS server in Windows is a simple tweak with powerful results,
Microsoft Recall is in the May Windows 11 update – How to remove it
With today’s Windows 11 update, the new RECALL feature is installed, personally I think everyone should ensure it says off and let MS know we do not want this atrocious piece of malware in our OS! Recall is an interesting concept with a few use cases, but it’s also controversial …
Fake Emails from Fasthosts
If you see this email, do NOT click anything in it and DO NOT call this number, EVER! This is a SCAM…. Always check the URL in any emails before you click. All you need to do is over your mouse over the link, if it doesn’t go to www.fasthosts.co.uk, …
Nominet Scam
Hi everyone, this is new one for me, not had one from Nominet before. Every now & then, you may get an email from Nominet about your domains, asking you update the contact details on your account. This will always take you to nominet.co.uk or nominet.com, depending on your domain …
Mystery Shopper has been hacked – Change your password ASAP
Sadly, Mystery Shopper is the latest victim in the current swathe of hacks against companies 🙁 I have tried to log in and it is declining my password, so maybe some accounts have also been breached. This is their email: We regret to inform you that our company has experienced …
US bans sale of Kaspersky software citing security risk from Russia
Once again, the US officials have banned the sale of Kaspersky, saying it is a security risk, what they really mean is they only want US citizens to buy US made products like Norton! Before you run off and look for alternative software, remember that Kaspersky is used globally by …
Telephone Scam (Fake Virgin Media)
Today I had a call from a very nice sounding Indian lady, she was so very polite telling me my Virgin Media connection has had issues for a year (which it has), I am unsure how she knew this, unless she has a source that works at Virgin Media???# She …
Another Fasthosts FAKE email – do not open it!
There is a fake email going around, it’s pretending to be from Fasthosts saying that your domain is about to expire! This email is fake, please always check the URL on the hyperlinks! If your domain is through Mobile PC Rescue, your emails about domains etc will only ever come …
SCAM about WEB HOSTING!
A new one arrived today, telling one of my customers that their webhosting was due to be terminated! I would never send an email like this, and neither would Fasthosts, but if you’re unsure PHONE ME or forward me any emails you are unsure about to see if they are …
Email & Text scams occurring in 2023
After several years of seeing these kinds of emails, I’d hoped that people had grown aware to them and stopped clicking, but today I got a call from an office after a staff member clicked a message to say her mailbox was full, of course it was malware! if you …
More Scams to look out for
During the Lockdown in 2020/2021 the scammers have been out in force. Here are some that I have been seeing as I work and I’ve had both on my business emails – look out for them and ensure your Staff and Family are aware of what to look for – …
An easy way to spot a SPOOF email
When you get an email from someone you deal with, like eBay, Gov.uk, etc, you may be wondering how to check if it is a genuine email or a spoof trying to steal your data or infect your computer, well, there are a few simple checks you can do to …
How to spot a fake email?
I am constantly asked by customers how do we know if an email is genuine? The easiest way is to check the URL (web address) you are about to click – if you hover over the web address, you can see the actual address it will take you too. On …
Firmware Updates – what and why
Firmware is a software that is embedded into a hardware device. Firmware controls how your device behaves. We recommend that you update the firmware on all your products whenever new firmware becomes available. New firmware often fixes bugs, contains new features, and protects you from security vulnerabilities. Some products can …
Update WordPress database SCAM – DO NOT OPEN!
This morning one of my customers sent me this to ask what he needs to do to update his database: If ever you get emails that you are not 100% sure about just hover your mouse over the link and look at the web address, you can clearly see here …
What? No Antivirus? No Security?
This is what happens when you have no protection on your computer. So many people think they are OK to run their systems with no anti-virus, but the truth is, if you have not been infected, it’s just pure fluke! This particular customer could not run any programs on the …
Merging 2 offices together, the stresses of working in I.T.
The Stresses of working in I.T. – Today was not the day we planned. What happens when you are merging 2 companies together and the new company coming to your customer of 15 years, have had an arse looking after their IT? No antivirus despite paying for a site license …
WordPress – Disable ADMIN accounts!
We have set up a site for a new client, the site has been live for about 1 month In that time these are some of the failed hacks that have hit the system – once you see this list you will see how important it is that: 1. You …
GDPR – Are you ready?
The six fundamentals of GDPR success. If you need help with security, virus protection, backups etc please do not hesitate to get in touch with us! GDPR is centred on protecting consumer rights and ensuring their data is properly protected by the organisation to whom it has been …
Intel Meltdown bug – MS fix and your Anti-Virus may cause your system to crash!
Intel Meltdown bug – MS fix and your Anti-Virus may cause your system to crash! Over the past few days Microsoft have released patches for the Intel Meltdown bug, we have already had 5 customers PC’s that have crashed during the update – all PC’s were running Kaspersky – Today …
Discover the many dangers of going online using public Wi-Fi.
7 Ways You’re at Risk Without a VPN You won’t believe just how easy it is to hack the Wi-Fi network you are on and steal incredible amounts of your valuable data. Worse, every time you go online you run the risk of somebody snooping through your personal info. This guide reveals 7 …
Steps on how to avoid Ransomware
Steps on how to avoid Ransomware 1. Backup your computer immediately Investing in an external hard drive and making regular backups will help you in protecting your data, if not in saving you against malware. A data backup can save you from significant stress, time and money in the event when …
Another scammed customer today, now with Ransomware!
Today I visited a new customer, I had been recommended by another customer. (Thanks to everyone who recommends my business by the way ). On arrival he tells me he got a call from Windows (yes Windows, not even Microsoft this time), he goes on to say that he …
New scam from people pretending to be from B.T.
Today 30th August 2016, I was called out by a regular customer, they had taken a call over the bank holiday weekend from a guy saying he was from B.T. (British Telecom) and needed to fix issues on their computer as it was running slow. Unfortunately, my customer agreed and …
Facebook posts that say type “Amen” etc
THINK BEFORE YOU SHARE or REPLY – just use your head! Beware of deceitful Facebook users who are posting (FAKE) pictures of sick, starving, dead and injured children, adults or animals on Facebook, to trick other Facebook users into commenting on them by typing “Amen,” in order to make them …
Got a new Laptop? Let us set it up for you.
If you have bought a new laptop in the Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals the chances are that it is full of Bloatware (Programs that you will never use, or Trial versions that you have to buy to get the full features) Anti Virus and MS Office will both …
How secure is YOUR Password?
A great help from Kaspersky again! You THINK your password is safe? Type one of yours in this website and see just HOW secure it is Please type your results, on here and let us know how long YOUR current Facebook password will take to hack (Obviously DO NOT post …
Microsoft calling you at home or the Office? This is a SCAM!!!
This scam seems to have been revitalised again, now this has been happening for almost 3 years that I am aware of and it’s still happening! I received a call from Microsoft this morning, the phone number was 0200 333 1312. The Indian guy told me that my computer had …
Public Posting on Facebook – The risks and issues
Facebook now has almost 2 BILLION users, which means that if you post something using the PUBLIC setting, all of them people and MORE can see it. It can be indexed by Google etc, and your post can be shown on EVERY search engine globally! This is extremely silly if …
Google + and YOUR Information
Very soon Google will be changing Terms of Service to allow them to publicly tell people what you buy, what you post and where you visit on the web. If you do not opt out, you may see you personal information begin shared on Google searches to all your Facebook …
New Fake Virus from “FBI” – I’m getting $10 million from Africa?
I received this email today and haven’t seen it before but of course we know it’s a fake 🙂 Your attention is needed immediately We have been informed through our global intelligence monitoring network that the sum of $10.500, 000.00, has been released from a bank in Africa bearing your …