Here comes the Pokémon Go malware

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Pokémon.  Or Pokeyman as us old folks call it.  Can’t quite recall when the tv and media phenomenon started and ended, but I remember my nephew and niece going nuts over it.  NOW, it has reached out to

Apple computers targeted in first ‘ransomware’ attack – Mar. 7, 2016

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I was sitting around visiting with family this morning, and heard something on the news about Apple and ransomware.  Over the years, Apple has generally been considered safe from viruses and ransomware…until now.  Check out this article, and be aware for future trends.

Source: Apple computers targeted in first ‘ransomware’ attack – Mar. 7, 2016

4 Malicious Browser Extensions That Help Hackers Target Their Victims

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Have you ever been hacked?  Or the victim of someone lifting your credit card number from a trusted website?  Do you want to be???

Browser extensions, toolbar addons, and hijacked home pages can come from many sources.  Some we add ourselves.  Some add themselves when we add software to our computers.  In any case, if they get there, they can be bad news.  Problem is, you may not ever realize they are harming you.

So take a few minutes and check out the link below about 4 bad news browser extensions.    And if you know of others you want to share with me, be sure to fill out the comment card and leave it on the table…along with a tip!!

4 Malicious Browser Extensions That Help Hackers Target Their Victims.