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  2. Don't get fooled by fake phone updates and notifications

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    App updates are essential for maintaining your device's performance and security. They often include bug fixes, new features and security patches that protect against vulnerabilities.

  3. Go phish? Cybersecurity experts explain what phishing ... - AOL

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    Install security software on your devices. Software like Malwarebytes Premium can protect you and your sensitive information. The FTC suggests setting the software to automatically update so it ...

  4. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • Don't enable the "use less secure apps" feature. • Don't reply to any SMS request asking for a verification code. • Don't respond to unsolicited emails or requests to send money. • Pay attention to the types of data you're authorizing access to, especially in third-party apps.

  5. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    Once you log in to the scam site, they'll have access to your AOL account info, and the software can infect your computer with viruses or malware. Because of this, you should NEVER click on links or download files from any email you receive from unknown senders.

  6. PRIVATE WiFi Mobile FAQs - AOL Help

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    1. Return to the Home screen and delete the PRIVATE WiFi mobile app. Note: To delete the app, tap and hold the icon, and tap the X when it appears. Press the Home button to complete the process. 2. Open Safari, and check to make sure you are not in private mode. Note: To complete the activation process your mobile browser cannot be in private ...

  7. Evil twin (wireless networks) - Wikipedia

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    The counterfeit access point may be given the same SSID and BSSID as a nearby Wi-Fi network. The evil twin can be configured to pass Internet traffic through to the legitimate access point while monitoring the victim's connection, [3] or it can simply say the system is temporarily unavailable after obtaining a username and password. [4] [5] [6] [7]

  8. Hotspot Shield - Wikipedia

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    Hotspot Shield is developed and operated by Pango (former AnchorFree Inc.), a company in Redwood City, California with offices in the Boston, and Ukraine. [4] [8] The first Hotspot Shield client app was released in April 2008 for Windows and macOS operating systems. It was expanded to include support for iOS and Android in 2011 and 2012 ...

  9. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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    Technical support scams rely on social engineering to persuade victims that their device is infected with malware. [15] [16] Scammers use a variety of confidence tricks to persuade the victim to install remote desktop software, with which the scammer can then take control of the victim's computer.