Tax scams are nothing new. The digital age has made such scams even more common. So, I received a phishing email message today claiming to be from “irs.online.services@irs.gov” with “Update Your E-file Records For 2015 Tax Return” as the subject. A detailed examination revealed that the message was not in fact from the IRS (no… Continue reading Tax scams — email phishing
Valentine’s Day — scams as usual
As I’ve noted in previous posts, while holidays are times to celebrate, they also are opportunities for scammers to trick you. The latest issue of VIPRE Security News reminds us of 5 common scams. 5 Scams Designed to Break Your Heart: Lovely Email or Unlovely Malware? Infected e-cards Google-based Traps Social Media Frauds Sales-related Scams… Continue reading Valentine’s Day — scams as usual
Windows 10 Upgrade — can you still say no?
As indicated in my January 20 post, Microsoft is aggressively pushing Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users to upgrade to Windows 10. Well, yesterday the situation became more interesting. The Upgrade status was changed from “optional” to “recommended.” What does that mean for you? Here’re some articles which answer that question. Microsoft starts pushing Windows… Continue reading Windows 10 Upgrade — can you still say no?
Microsoft Store — free services via freeway
I’ve written about this topic before: while few in number, Microsoft actually has some retail-branded stores. If you’re in the LA area, here’s the latest promo for their services at the “Microsoft at Westfield Century City” location: Come in for PC Tune-ups, Virus Removal, and more
Windows 10 Upgrade — a warning if you really don’t want it
UPDATE 2/2/2016: PC World yesterday noted in their article “It begins: Microsoft starts ‘recommended’ rollout of Windows 10” that: Many users of Windows 7 and 8.1 will start seeing a more aggressive push to upgrade to Windows 10 in the coming days, as Microsoft starts to roll the new operating system out as a recommended… Continue reading Windows 10 Upgrade — a warning if you really don’t want it