Be careful with emails that say you are in a photo or video – curiosity makes us want to have a look – common sense should tell us that this is a scam – but if you’re in a rush you may not think first!
Tag: online privacy
Stay Safe Online – Online Meetings
My laptop kept overheating – it got very hot and bothered after a 4 hour meeting and really crashed out when I tried to attend an all-day conference – so the guys suggested they set up my desktop with a webcam, speakers and a microphone. It was much simpler – and cheaper – than it sounds and it really is so much better – connected to the internet by a cable – not wireless – and they also fixed up an extra screen so I can see my documents separately. Simples!
Channel 5 Programme on Phone Scams and how to avoid them
They also talked about how vulnerable elderly people are – because they trust people. The advice to give your elderly relatives is to put the phone down and ring the company back from a known number.
Rainford-IT Stay Safe Online Webinar – Your Questions Answered
Rainford-IT Stay Safe Online Webinar – Your Questions Answered – Passwords, Encryption, keeping your data secure, two factor authentication and what to do if you are locked out of your computer for any reason