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Updates and More Updates – When will it end?
No matter what modern computer system we use, whether it be Mac, IOS, Android, Windows or Linux they are always updating. Why? The manufacturers keep telling us the primary reasons are: Security patches and bug fixes New features and continual improvements And my personal favorite: More security patches and bug fixes for the problems introduced in the new features and continual improvements. In theory updates should be seamless and improve our products, however in the real world it can be a huge inconvenience to the computer end user. Windows 10 is no exception, it looooooves to update, and perhaps more than any other alternative. Dramatic slowdowns and seemingly random resets can occur especially for those that…
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Ransomware – The statistics are in, and they are higher than you might think!
Think your safe? Think again. Numbers don’t lie.
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1800 Web Browser Scam – What to do.
At the start of the year I posted an alert to yet another Internet scam doing the rounds again. The symptoms are that while you are browsing the Internet, you click on some ransom site or advert and suddenly it would appear that you you have lost control over your Internet browser. (See picture to the left) (https://warragulcomputerrepair.com.au/articles/local-alert-1800-scam-doing-the-rounds-again/). In reality, this is nothing serious, just an annoyance. Unless of course you call the fraudulent “toll free” number….. Don’t Panic! You are not infected, you just can’t look at the Internet until the fake warning note has been cleared. We will now show you how to get rid of this pest.…
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Tutorial – An easy free way to backup your Computer
At Warragul Computer Repair we often tell our customers that they should be making regular comprehensive backups in case of the unlikely event that one day your computer is hacked or your HDD fails and you loose everything….
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Critical Alert – Fraud Commonwealth Email
Warragul Computer Repair – Critical Alert Another Fraud email doing the rounds…. We don’t know where it leads to yet, but we can be darn sure it is not the Commonwealth Bank. Do not under any circumstances click the link. Reminder: Do regular backups…just in case of ransom hacker attacks and computer hardware failure. Do not click links within emails unless your 100% certain they are safe, even then….best to avoid.
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Video: The secret to avoiding malware and PUPs
We all know computers face security threats, but did you know the most common point of entry to a computer for malware or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) is the owner?
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10 tips for getting the most out of Windows 10
Since Windows 10 was released almost a year ago, Jon Cavell of Warragul Computer Repair has worked on hundreds of systems running or upgrading to Microsoft’s new operating system. His verdict? It’s a winner, but there are some things users can do to get the most out of 10.
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Critical Alert – Hacker impersonates Telstra Email
How do you prevent this type of hacker attack? The most effective way is not to click on links within your emails. Not overly practicable, but in reality it is the only sure way. Especially if you get an Alert from a Tel-co, Bank, Financial Institution, ATO, Courier Company, Australia Post; Are you seeing a trend here?. Hackers rarely actually hack, they use complex lures and baits, which is why its called "Phishing" (a play on words to fishing).
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New Critical Alert – New Ransom-ware impersonates Electricity Company
Warragul Computer Repair – Critical Alert I received a call this morning from yet another victim of ransom-ware hacker attack in the baw-baw district…. and again, I had to deliver the bad news. There’s not a lot that can be done besides some hopeful data recovery… or for the person to pay the ransom to the criminals and hope to get their stuff back. Edit/Update 12:06pm Wed 08/06/16: “I have 2 confirmed cases this morning alone, and expect many more. If you have clicked on any email from any electricity company and not received your actual bill, then then immediately shut your computer off by holding the “on” button in for…
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Critical alert: ransomware back in town
When it comes to ransomware, feeling lucky won’t get you far.
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