Zoom-Bombers Beware: New Security Features Combat Zoom Trolls

Zoom is cracking down on Zoom-bombers, otherwise known as disruptive individuals who crash random video calls. The platform’s new security features notify hosts about high-risk meetings, as well as allow users to report and suspend troublemaking participants. Zoom’s New Security Measures Target Zoom-Bombers If your video conferences have ever been interrupted by trolls, you’ll be happy
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Beware This Google Chrome Tech Support Scam

If you’re using Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, or Vivaldi, you need to be aware of (and beware) the latest tech support scam doing the rounds. This one uses a bug to overload your browser, with the scammers hoping you’ll then phone them for help. Despite most people being savvy enough to avoid falling victim to
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Beware of Facebook Asking Personal Questions

Facebook has launched a new feature that sees the social network asking users questions about themselves. Did You Know, as the feature is called, is reminiscent of tbh, which Facebook acquired back in October 2017. The problem is trusting Facebook enough to answer truthfully. In October, Facebook acquired an app called tbh, which was adding
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Using Windows? Beware This New Tech Support Scam

There’s a new tech support scam doing the rounds, and this one fools users into thinking their computer has crashed. Fortunately, Microsoft is aware of the issue, and has detailed how to identify the scam, and then remove the resulting malware from your PC. Anyone who has used Windows will be well acquainted with the
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