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Video: How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Scams
No comments · Posted by Worth Godwin in Computer Security Advice, Computer Tips, Email Scams & Hoaxes, Online Privacy & Security, Video Computer Training
A few days ago, I posted an article called Understanding URLs or Web Addresses To Help Be Protected From Phishing Scams which taught you the basics of understanding “URLs” or web addresses, so you could recognize and avoid a common trick used by online scammers to fool people into thinking links in emails were legit.
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Understanding URLs or Web Addresses To Help Be Protected From Phishing Scams
No comments · Posted by Worth Godwin in Computer Basics, Computer Security Advice, Computer Terms, Computer Training, Email Scams & Hoaxes, Online Privacy & Security
An online scam that almost had me fooled – here’s a tip to protect you
A while back I wrote you about how a number of people had their Apple iTunes account broken into, and I mentioned how this most likely happened due to “phishing scams”.
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App Store Hacked – How to Stay Safe Online
No comments · Posted by Worth Godwin in Computer Help, Computer Security Advice, Computer Tips, Email Scams & Hoaxes, Online Privacy & Security
I’ve been trying to get caught up so I could have a chance to write a new article for my blog, so with this recent story to illustrate a point, I thought I’d share this important advice to protect your privacy and security.
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Computer Question Answered About Hijacked Computer
No comments · Posted by Worth Godwin in Audio Computer Training, Computer Help, Computer Question, Computer Questions Answers, Computer Security Advice, Online Privacy & Security
In this computer question & answer audio lesson, I’m answering a question sent in by subscriber Patt Davis who writes:
“Hello Worth,
I have been enjoying your advice for some time now and I appreciate the help.
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Audio Lesson Trapped Abroad Email Scam to Watch Out For
2 Comments · Posted by Worth Godwin in Audio Computer Training, Computer Help, Computer Questions Answers, Email Scams & Hoaxes, Online Privacy & Security
I’ve recorded a new audio lesson to help warn you about a pretty common email scam which is going around these days. It’s not brand new, but not everybody knows about it so I wanted to post this new computer lesson to help you protect yourself.
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Why You Should Stop Forwarding Emails About Virus Threats & Tips How to Spot Email Hoaxes
No comments · Posted by Worth Godwin in Audio Computer Training, Computer Questions Answers, Computer Tips, Computer Training, Email Scams & Hoaxes, Online Privacy & Security
This audio computer lesson departs from the usual computer question & answer format – I recorded this lesson to help you stop wasting time and clogging up inboxes with those virus warnings everyone likes to forward around.
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Computer Question & Answer – Basic Computer Security Tips
2 Comments · Posted by Worth Godwin in Audio Computer Training, Computer Questions Answers, Computer Terms, Computer Tips, Computer Training, Online Privacy & Security
This latest computer question comes from Taj Abed who writes:
“Hello, thanks for information. I want to know about PC safety, please describe it to me. I really need to find out about it.”
computer internet security · computer security · computer security risks · computer security tips
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How to Facebook Privacy Settings Video Lesson
6 Comments · Posted by Worth Godwin in Computer Tips, Computer Training, Online Privacy & Security, Social Networking Risks, Video Computer Training
Scroll down for step-by-step, Plain English video computer lesson on
how to fix your Facebook privacy settings…
If you’ve been a student of mine for a while, you know I am very big on personal privacy and security issues and talk a lot about the importance of being careful about what you say and do online as it creates a permanent record that is shared with absolutely anybody and everybody who has an Internet connection.
facebook privacy · how to facebook · how to facebook privacy
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Another Reason to Be Careful About Your Privacy When Using Social Networking Sites – Credit Card Numbers Exposed
No comments · Posted by Worth Godwin in Computer Tips, Online Privacy & Security, Social Networking Risks, Tech News
I tend to tell my students a lot that they need to be careful about using social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter, because anything you post about yourself in your profile or any status updates/tweets you make are public and can be read by anyone.
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