Scam Alert
Microsoft has warned that scammers are calling Windows users trying to dupe them into putting malware on their machines or paying for worthless help.
The scammers try to trick users into believing that their computer is infected — often by having them look at a Windows log that typically shows scores of harmless or low-level errors — then convince them to download software or let the “technician” remotely access the PC.
The con artists charge for their “help” and often get people to pay for worthless software. In actuality, the software is malware that steals online account information and passwords.
Read rest of article by Gregg Keizer. Here’s the link to Microsoft rings alarm bell on fake Windows support calls
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10 Take Charge Checklists
This week’s 10 by 10 on Tuesday is in celebration of National Checklist Day.
Some people view checklists as confining. Those who swear by them, find them freeing.
My view – they can be both. If used effectively, checklists can be powerful take-charge tools, enabling us to do things like: Read more
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