Here are some quick tips on identifying a scam & how to avoid them!
What is Malware & Ransomware?
Malware tricks you into installing software that allows scammers to access your files and track what you are doing, while ransomware demands payment to ‘unlock’ your computer or files.
What are the warning signs?
You receive an email or social media message out of the blue that claims to contain links to a topical news item or something ‘interesting’, and you are asked to download software in order to view the material.
Music files, games, or access to adult sites are offered free of charge if you download a particular program or agree to a pop-up box.
Pop-up boxes start appearing on your computer screen. These may have simple questions or a button that says ‘close’.
You notice new icons on your computer screen, or your computer is not as fast as it normally is.
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Read moreHackers claiming to know your password?
/in Helpful Info, Security /by Super IT SolutionsHave you received an email from a hacker claiming to know your password?
You’ve probably received a spam email where a hacker claims to have installed software on your PC… and used it to get your email password.
Usually, this is untrue & they’ve obtained your password from a website that’s been hacked recently. Since many people use the same password for many things, this may also be your email password.
If you have been using the same password for years, it can feel difficult to change it after so long a time, however it’s quite important to do so.
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Are you being scammed? (Part 2)
/in Helpful Info, Security /by Super IT SolutionsOne of the most recent forms of Spam emails, is “Please view this document” emails sent through DropBox.
One of the most recent forms of Spam emails, is to send “Please view this document” type emails from DropBox.
If you email the person that sent it to you, you get a reply (often in badly written English) that it’s safe to open.
The reply makes you suspicious, so you call them.
When you speak to them on the phone, they tell you that they didn’t send you any files… and they didn’t send you that reply email either.
In quite a lot of these cases, the person doesn’t have a DropBox account.
They might not have even heard of DropBox before.
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Are you being scammed?
/in Helpful Info, Security /by Super IT SolutionsHere are some quick tips on identifying a scam & how to avoid them!
What is Malware & Ransomware?
Malware tricks you into installing software that allows scammers to access your files and track what you are doing, while ransomware demands payment to ‘unlock’ your computer or files.
What are the warning signs?
You receive an email or social media message out of the blue that claims to contain links to a topical news item or something ‘interesting’, and you are asked to download software in order to view the material.
Music files, games, or access to adult sites are offered free of charge if you download a particular program or agree to a pop-up box.
Pop-up boxes start appearing on your computer screen. These may have simple questions or a button that says ‘close’.
You notice new icons on your computer screen, or your computer is not as fast as it normally is.
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How Should I Clean my Laptop?
/in Helpful Info, Technical Support /by Super IT SolutionsWhen it comes to keeping your laptop in good, working order, giving it a clean every now and again can work wonders. It can also keep it looking tidy and smear free, which can be a pleasing sight to you regular laptop users!
To help make sure you don’t break any golden rules or unwittingly cause any damage to it, we’ve got a few tips for you. After all, it’s no good having a laptop that looks fab but doesn’t work properly.
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What malware can do to your computer?
/in Helpful Info, Security, Technical Support /by Super IT SolutionsThe threat to computer users has been rising in recent years and we’re now at the point where the different dangers all have their own names. But, many of us don’t really know the differences between them all.
To make it all seem a little less scary and a lot more understandable, we’re giving you the lowdown on what it all means. Read to differentiate between your spyware from your trojan.
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Best Internet Security Program for Your PC
/in Computer Repairs, Computers, Security /by Super IT SolutionsWhen it comes to keeping your PC or laptop secure, you need to ensure you have the right security program installed and monitoring everything, closely. For most people, computer-related security programs, means antivirus. But, while antivirus software can keep your hardware safe from a large list of threats – few of them cover all the security aspects there are to worry about.
To be clear, the differences between antivirus software and a compete security suite is significant. Antivirus should give you protection against:
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The iPhone 7: Is It Worth It?
/in iPhone, News /by Super IT SolutionsEarlier this month, Apple unveiled the iPhone 7. This new gadget has made several promises in terms of upgrades over the iPhone 6S: camera improvements, better battery life (on average a bit less than two hours more than the iPhone 6S) and crisper audio. The pre-order season started on September 9th, and shipping starts from the 16th. Prices starts from $AU $1,079 (the 32GB version), and it is also available in 128GB ($1,229) or 256GB ($1,379) sizes.
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Windows 10: A blend of Windows 7 and 8
/in News /by Super IT SolutionsMicrosoft recently revealed the latest version of its OS- Windows 10. With an aim to unify OS for tablets and PC’s because of the growing trend which involves people purchasing a tab along with a lightweight keyboard, Microsoft has made efforts to simplify a few complicated features of Windows 8. It has also introduced a few new features that include voice search, knows as “Cortana”. The “Start” menu is also back, and it functions like it used to in Windows 7. Let us have a look at the new features and updates in detail.
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