Phishing and scams
Spotting fake sites, fake support, fake job offers and the messages built to make you install something.
Phishing and scams
Friend sent me a file on Telegram or Discord, is it a virus?
Friend sent me a file on Telegram or Discord, is it a virus? Often a hijacked account. How to check with them and what to do if you opened it.
Phishing and scams
Fake Zoom meeting invite malware: how to spot and stop it
Fake Zoom meeting invite malware comes from a contact or recruiter, then asks you to update audio or the app. See how the trap works and how to join safely.
Phishing and scams
Tech support scam: how it works and what to do after
A tech support scam starts with a fake virus pop-up and a phone number. See how the call, the remote tool and the fake refund work, and what to do next.
Phishing and scams
Fake CAPTCHA scam (ClickFix): how to spot and stop it
In the fake CAPTCHA scam, a "verify you are human" page has you press Win+R and paste a stealer. How to spot it, and what to do if you already pasted.