Warning: Microsoft Support Scam on the Rise! Don’t Become an Unsuspecting Victim!

Warning: Microsoft Support Scam on the Rise! Don’t Become an Unsuspecting Victim!

In early 2010, many individuals fell victim to a common scam, wherein hackers disguised themselves as Microsoft support technicians to trick unsuspecting victims into paying a fee to remove malware from their computers. And in the past few weeks, this fake support scam has reappeared with a vengeance! According to Kristen Kliphouse, Microsoft’s Executive of...

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Duleep Pillai
July 24, 2014
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Warning: Microsoft Support Scam on the Rise! Don’t Become an Unsuspecting Victim!

Six advance notifications for Microsoft security bulletins were released this week. Compared to 106 bulletins in 2013, six seems fewer but still enough to keep IT admins on their toes.

Just as everyone was preparing for a Fourth of July barbecue, Microsoft was busy on their end preparing for the release of advance notification for Patch Tuesday next week. Six security bulletins, two Critical, three Important, and one Moderate, were publicized. Compared to 106 bulletins in 2013, six seems fewer but still enough to keep IT...

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Duleep Pillai
July 8, 2014
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