We’ve all seen those familiar little boxes on websites asking us to check “I’m not a robot” or complete a quick challenge to prove we’re human. Most of the time, these are legitimate security checks. But scammers have found a way to use that familiar process to trick people into infecting their own computers. It’sContinue reading “Blair Safety Alert: That CAPTCHA Could Be a Scam!”
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Blair Safety Alert: Your Computer Is Infected! Or Is It?
You’re browsing the internet when suddenly a warning appears on your screen. “VIRUS DETECTED!” “YOUR COMPUTER IS LOCKED!” “CALL MICROSOFT SUPPORT IMMEDIATELY!” The screen might flash, an alarm may sound, or a voice might start telling you that your personal information is in danger. It can be frightening, especially when the warning looks like itContinue reading “Blair Safety Alert: Your Computer Is Infected! Or Is It?”
