Email spam targets Google users with malicious link

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DO NOT CLICK ON GOOGLE DOCS LINK IN EMAILS!
​Google / ​Alphabet Inc. warned its users to beware of emails from known contacts asking them to click on a link to Google Docs after a large number of people turned to social media to complain that their accounts had been hacked.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/gmail-phishing-google-docs-1.4098240

Email spam targets Google users with malicious link
Alphabet Inc. warned its users to beware of emails from known contacts asking them to click on a link to Google Docs after a large number of people turned to social media to complain that their accounts had been hacked.

Mobile phone motion sensors can be used to crack your PIN

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New research reveals hackers can use sensor technology to gather all kinds of data

If you don’t have a pin on your phone, set up one, make it 6 digits, and close apps when not in use. If you need help, let me know. 

Smartphone motion sensors can be used to steal your passcode
New research has revealed just how easy it is for criminals to use the sensors in mobile phones to crack four-digit PINs, and that users know very little about…
CBC.CA

Apple iCloud hack threat: It’s worse than we first thought

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I’ve been telling people that iCloud isn’t a safe place for backups. Please save your data to another option. I use Google Drive / my Gmail account for backups – 15GB of space at no cost!

Apple iCloud hack threat: It’s worse than we first thought
Hackers are threatening to remotely wipe an unknown number of iPhones, iPads, and Macs unless Apple pays a ransom. The picture is becoming clearer. This is what you need to know.

Skype users hit by ransomware through in-app malicious ads

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Don’t believe all pop-ups are real! To update programs, go to the company’s website. For extra protection, please get CryptoPrevent – available through our website at www.computertamers.ca/download 
Once downloaded, run / install the program, being sure to click “Apply” and restarting the computer when instructed. Check for updates weekly, again clicking “Apply” and restarting your computer.
Contact us if you need help with this, or any other issue.
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