Recently, GDS received an enquiry for 10 laptop repairs. After a quotation and several emails later, a cheque arrived (without any accompanying letter etc - very strange). However it was banked and several days later it returned 'UNPAID'. Apparently the cheque was a counterfeit cheque. So beware that this is a possible issue with internet enquiries
Yahoo Account Internet Scam
If you receive an email from 'Yahoo' about your email account being closed down if you DONT click the link in the email DO NOT CLICK THE LINK - JUST DELETE IT!
Apple iPhone 4S voice activation has a serious flaw
Using the NEW iPhone 4S seems to have a flaw in its programming as CNET's Elinor Mills reported. A password locked iPhone 4S allow her to use the call, email and text messaging services without knowing the password Want to know more
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Want to know that YOUR IDENTITY INFORMATION is NOT being TRADED ON THE INTERNET??!!!!
Trading information is HUGE business in the commercial, corporate and in the 'hackers' world. Well AVG have done it again! See the NEW AVG Premium Security product as it can check many areas where this data can be passed on. Find out much more here
HTC appear to have come unstuck
After a recent update to the Android phones in the HTC range, it has been found that a security hole has been created which could allow the phone numbers and other data to be accessed. More here
Recently Microsoft Security software has identified Google Chrome as a Zbot variant!
The Microsoft software in question is the Microsoft Security Essentials. Google's Chrome browser which appears to be the most secure browser on the internet, has been released as a new version, following the revelation that it (Google Chrome) was being identified as a nasty Win32/Zbot by the Microsoft security software. Now why would a rival internet security browser company want to identify (probably the chief) competitor's browser as an internet security threat? HMMMMMMMM. Want to know more?
Ads On Bing Are Serving Up Malware
A recent post by Ed Bott of ZDNet, has highlighted a threat to users of the Bing Search engine. It appears that certain ads for well known free software are being served up by malware sites. Google's Chrome and Mozilla's Firefox browers are two ads which have been used. Others include, Adobe Flashplayer, Adobe Reader, Google Earth and Utorrent. If you want these only download them from the official sites and PLEASE type the site address into the address bar DONT USE LINKS.
An Email Scam To Watch Out For
Recently people have been infected by a new email nasty It works like this, person A gets infected - how is not known presently An email from Person A is sent out to the contacts in their contacts list The email suggests there has been a problem whilst in some city And could the recipient of the email wire them some money with a promise to pay it back
when they are out of the city. The money should be wired via Western Union or a stated bank This type of email has been seen twice within a month If you do get one, email the person who is supposed to have sent it to you USING A NEW EMAIL - DO NOT USE REPLY to ask if they know about this Do take care as email scammers are getting very cunning in what they send out
Skype users vulnerable to hijacking!
Skype is not being left out in the cold where vulnerability is concerned. Though Skype is aware of this and has promised an update to block the hole More on the Skype issue
Android Mobile Devices are taking a HIT
Users of Android mobile devices are the target of a recent escalation of the ZeuS trojan.
This, as in September 2010 a similar move was made on the Symbian mobile systems. Clearly the rise in mobile phone use for all things internet has been clearly noted by the criminal element of the internet. The ZeuS trojan is designed to acquire bank information. See Out More Here
Lost your valid Windows Product Key?
Is your Certificate of Authenticity damaged and unreadable and you?
you need to re-install Windows because of hardware or malware fault?
All is not lost if you have your ORIGINAL Operating System CD.
Ring Microsoft Customer Services and tell them the situation
They could well supply you with a NEW Product Key to replace the old one.
And you may find there is no payment required.
News of malware using WEBCAMs to spy on the user are being reported
Windows The Official Magazine
reported in Issue 54 Page 21 in its Seven Golden Security Rules While Instant Messaging That malware was being used to spy on webcam users. Also there are reports from other sources that a piece of software was placed on schoolchildren's laptops (without their knowledge apparently ), to locate the laptops. The school authorities justified their actions on the basis that it was an attempt to combat the rising laptop theft
SUGGEST that you cover your webcam if it permanently connected to your PC and especially if your have a laptop with an integral laptop. A piece of masking tape ought to do the trick.
Tiscali Customers Still Not Out Of The Woods!
Just when you thought it was all done and dusted. Tiscali customers(read Talk Talk here) are still suffering with issues connecting to the internet. After talking with a customer, who has had a Tiscali broadband account for sometime, it became apparent that Talk Talk have still not got all the issues sorted out. The customer has had loss of internet access for 3days now (usually systems are back up and running within 24hrs), though to be fair to Talk Talk, their Technical Support line is being answered and the customer was contacted to see if the issue had been resolved. In this case it had not.
What was really concerning for the customer, who uses the internet for business use was that he needed to get his accounts to the accountant for preparation, before the deadline (11 days hence). It will be touch and go with the situation as it is at the moment. Watch this space......
Further news on Tiscali .... Situation resolved and Hats Off to their technical support, though a dead router and a duff replacement router, didn't help.
***** NEWS FLASH ****
AVG Internet Security Protects Social Networkers!
AVG Internet Security 2011 has a unique module which protects Facebook / Myspace Social Networking users against bad links REALTIME. So now you can enjoy you social networking experience in safety. It works by checking exchange links realtime so that you know if a link is OK BEFORE you click it.
***** NEWS FLASH ***** WATCH OUT FOR AMAZON SCAM - SEE 'NEWS' SECTION
Are you a BT broadband customer and are you aware of BT FON
Do you realise that part of your broadband is used to provide other BT users with a free broadband if they are close enough to access your 'hotspot'.
Actually people can access your BF-FON if they become a member of BT-FON (BT Broadband users are automatically members) and have it switched on by default.
If you feel this is what you want and do not have BT broadband then you will be interested in the quote below.
"If you have broadband at home provided by someone else, you can join the community by buying a FON Wi-Fi router. This provides the same safe access for community members and comes with a FON account so you can access any BT FON hotspot while out and about. Find out more at Register at BTFon
But please make sure your security is ALWAYS kept upto date and active.
Further make sure you have at least two forms of ANTISPYWARE programs installed.
These should be updated & your system scanned at least twice a week
Look for Free Software on the navigation panel.
"Do I have to be a BT Broadband customer to join BT FON?
No. But BT Broadband customers are automatically opted-in to the BT FON community"
To opt-out of BT FON simply follow the steps below:
Go to BTFON
Click on the ‘Check Status’ link on the left of the page.
Enter your btinternet email address and password and click on the ‘Check Status’ link.
Scroll down to the opt-out section.
Enter your btinternet email address and password and click ‘send’.
You will then see a notice confirming that the opt-out request has been accepted.
WHY YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR COMPUTER MAINTAINED
Keeping your computer maintained can be a much more effective alternative to having a computer repair done when needed.
Computer repair can cost 100s of £s especially if the data has to be recovered.
Data, those documents, invoices, pictures, movies, songs, etc, that you forget to backup regularly if at all.
So give it some thought, get your computer checked over,
the benefits could be enormous particularly if a computer repair is required
What Benefits Would YOU like us to Create For you?
Our range of service options does include (but not limited to):
Onsite visit at your convenience, by appointment
Getting your data back (wherever possible as a CD/DVD set to keep)
Hard drive, memory and other component integrity checks
Keep you appraised of the situation, if a lengthy procedure is involved
Restore your system to your familiar settings (where possible)
Install internet security with additional security
WE ARE 99.9% SURE YOUR COMPUTER IS HIDING SOME FORM OF THREAT!
