How scammers are trying to get into your computer over the phone.
When we think of cyber security, we often think about anti-virus software and password management, but did you know another threat lurks around the corner when it comes to computer security? Did you know it was your phone?
Scammers have been peddling phony security software for years, but now they’ve taken to cold calling people to sell their wares. It starts when they get your contact information from a public directory and call you pretending to be well-regarded technology company like Microsoft, Google or Apple. They will try to confuse their victim over the phone with overly technical jargon and sometimes ask to remotely access your computer, ask for passwords, and ultimately, tell you that their software will be the only way to save your computer. They might even try to get you to install software that can be harmful for your computer, like malware, spyware or just even bogus software that does nothing.
These scams are gaining traction, especially with the rise of caller-ID spoofing, the practice of masking a phone number with one that appears legitimate. Here’s what you should do if you get a call you suspect is a scam call:
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