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Once a victim has contacted a scammer, the scammer will usually instruct them to download and install a remote access program such as TeamViewer, AnyDesk, LogMeIn or GoToAssist. [ 21 ] [ 29 ] The scammer convinces the victim to provide them with the credentials required to initiate a remote-control session, giving the scammer complete control ...
Sometimes these emails can contain dangerous viruses or malware that can infect your computer by downloading attached software, screensavers, photos, or offers for free products. Additionally, be wary if you receive unsolicited emails indicating you've won a prize or contest, or asking you to forward a petition or email.
Computer users unwittingly download and install rogue security software, malware disguised as antivirus software, by following the messages which appear on their screen. The software then pretends to find multiple viruses on the victim's computer, "removes" a few, and asks for payment in order to take care of the rest.
ClipGrab is a donationware [2] video download manager, allowing the download of videos from a variety of websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion or Facebook.It has been praised for its user-friendliness, but also flagged as malware by security software.
Scammers are using AI-powered voice-cloning tools to prey on people. But experts say there's a simple way to protect you and your family.
The Federal Trade Commission said there were no task scams in 2020, there were 5,000 in 2023 and then task scams quadrupled by the first half of 2024.
• 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.
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