by Joseph Forbes | Feb 13, 2019 | Blog Entry
We’ve all come across content that seems to good to be true in our Web surfing travels. How can you be sure what you’re looking at is the real deal? If you’re concerned about your safety on the Web (and who isn’t), then you’ll want to...
by Joseph Forbes | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog, Blog Entry, Hacking, Internet
Question: What Is an ‘Email Spoof’? Is It a Type of Phishing Attack? Answer: Email spoofing, like phone spoofing, is fraud and deception. Spoofing is the most common form of the modern con game called ‘phishing’. The word “spoof” means...
by Joseph Forbes | Oct 9, 2018 | Blog Entry, Internet, REVIEWS, Technicals
High school and university students studying computer networking and Information Technology are sometimes asked to complete class projects as part of their course work. These projects may be designed by the instructor or ones that the students choose for themselves....
by Joseph Forbes | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog Entry, Cloud Apps, Hardware, Internet, Security, Software, Technicals
The term Internet of Things (often abbreviated IoT) was coined by industry researchers but has emerged into mainstream public view only more recently. Some claim the Internet of Things will completely transform how computer networks are used for the next 10 or 100...
by Joseph Forbes | Sep 30, 2018 | Blog Entry, Internet Scam Notices, Security
1 Internet Phishing Scam, Example 1 (Examples of Common Phish Emails and Online Cons) Here they are, revealed: the phishing con games of the Internet. They prey on ignorance, tug your heart strings, and promise professional services while secretly taking your account...
by Joseph Forbes | Sep 28, 2018 | Blog Entry, REVIEWS, Security
Take a few minutes to improve your facebook safety, secuity, andprivacy Facebook can be a wonderful and magical place. You can connect with old friends and share the latest funny cat videos all at the same time. As with all things good, there is also a dark side to...
by Joseph Forbes | Sep 21, 2018 | Blog Entry, EDUCATION, Internet, Internet Scam Notices, Security
Generally speaking, we as humans want to help our fellow humans out. Unfortunately, this fact is abused by what are known as social engineers. Think of social engineering as people hacking. Social engineers attempt to manipulate people to get things they want, whether...
by Joseph Forbes | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog Entry, Data Recovery, Hacking, Internet Scam Notices, Security
Congratulations, You’ve Just Won a Malware Infection! You’re already a winner! You just need to provide us with some personal information in order to claim your prize. We’ll need your bank account information so we can deposit your winnings, and we...
by Joseph Forbes | Sep 15, 2018 | Blog Entry, Emailed, Internet, Internet Scam Notices, Security
1 What is phishing? Magictorch/Getty Images Phishing is a scam in which the attacker sends an email purporting to be from a valid financial or eCommerce provider. The email often uses fear tactics in an effort to entice the intended victim into visiting a fraudulent...
by Joseph Forbes | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog Entry, Technical Support
Home network setup can be complicated by many “what if” issues. To answer questions about your home networking needs, we’ve developed an interactive tool that explains what you need to know about building a new home network (or rebuilding an existing...
