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I had a chance to speak to WTKR News in Virgina about how to protect yourself from phone scams from people claiming to work for big-name tech companies, like Microsoft, Dell or McAfee.
For more information on protecting yourself from cyber scams, check out my article on the Geek Squad Blog.
Looks like the Katie Humprey’s article on “password sanity” is making syndication rounds in newspapers (including our local Plain Dealer). I had the opportunity to help give the writer our take on password security and provided the end quote for the article:
Derek Meister, a Geek Squad agent, said it’s important not to make security so complex that people get overwhelmed and default to insecure habits, like repeating simple passwords. He suggests thinking about digital security much like home security. It’s not perfect, but it can be a deterrent to those aiming to make trouble.
“You’re not looking to make your house into Fort Knox. You’re looking to make your house hard enough to get into that somebody will say, ‘I’m going to go elsewhere,’?” Meister said. “It’s the same with passwords.”
Has your PC been hacked by the “FBI”? Infections by a virus known as Reveton are on the rise. Once on a victim’s PC, the malware displays a fake message from the “FBI” claiming that you’ve been caught doing illegal online activities, and demands that you pay a fine.
Of course, the message is fake, but the moneymaking scam behind it isn’t. Learn more on the Geek Squad Blog.
WTAM 1100 – Geek Squad – July 30th, 2012
Getting fit these days can mean using your smartphone as a portable fitness trainer and your computer as a fitness guide.
WTAM 1100 – Geek Squad – June 4th, 2012
Social media grows ever day, but it is important to remember that there are other networks beyond just Twitter and Facebook. Linkedin, Pintrest and Instagram are also examples of social networks used by an increasing number of people, especially in the older generation.
I had a chance to speak to Bob Frantz on Cleveland’s WTAM 1100 Newsradio about “Social Media 101” this morning.