Security

If A Stranger With An Indian Accent Calls From Microsoft Tech Support Saying Your Computer Has Been Compromised And Is At Great Risk, It’s A Scam

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  A man with an Indian accent called my home -office number this past weekend claiming to work for Microsoft. My wife handed the phone to me because she could not tell if the guy was selling something, trying to con us, or really was from Microsoft tech support.   He asked me if I had access to my computer and told me to run a Windows diagnostic report from Control Panel. He asked how many errors it showed. Since I bought this computer in February 2013, the report had logged 18,000 errors, I told him. “Ooh,” he said, sounding genuinely concerned, “that&r

Schwab Phishing Scam May Be Targeting Some Advisor Clients

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Schwab Advisor Servcies today alerted some RIAs about a new phishing scam that is being directed at some Schwab clients.     

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Researcher Uncovers Backdoor Vulnerability in D-Link Routers

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A security researcher this weekend discovered a backdoor vulnerability with certain D-Link routers that might allow cyber criminals to alter a router's setting without a username or password, and D-Link says it is working on a fix.

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5 Ways To Secure Personal Info

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If you are a small business owner or manager you are likely the person that everyone turns to when things are going well, and not so well. One problem you may face is a security breach, where private information is stolen or leaked. If this were to happen, you will likely be asked questions and maybe even held accountable. Therefore, it is advisable to take steps to ensure that the personal information in your systems is secure.

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Brilliant Question From An A4A Member About Google's New Remote-Lockdown Feature For Android Phones And Tablets; If Your Google Account Gets Hacked, Can The Hacker Lock You Out Of Your Phone Or Tablet?

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Brilliant question from an A4A member today about Android’s new feature that allows you to remotely lock or erase data on your Android phone in case it is lost or stolen. This security feature is great for financial advisors because you can lock or erase data on your Android device remotely by logging into your Google account and using Google’s free device manager.     The question that came in today is what happens if your Google account gets hacked and you have enabled the remote-lock/erase feature?   “If anyone hacks my Google/Gmail account, can they rev

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