As you move into the internet world to market your business, using websites and social media, there are some trolls out there phishin’ around for a chance to get around your common sense and security.
They know that many people won’t activate their common sense and native caution. Some won’t check into simple security measures that are set up to protect them. That phishin’ hook is just waggling and they nibble, nibble.
A recent example we saw came in an email, but the trolls will also use the phone to set off your panic system. The email said that Facebook had reset the password because of the unscrupulous people. But, sweet little old FB had been kind enough to provide a new one. Opening an attachment would get the new password. Oh sure! These trolls made a fatal mistake by sending that email to an account that isn’t connected to Facebook! Dead giveaway.
Sometimes they will slip in a website address that looks normal in the glance of reading email. Or the trolls get it too close to right. Is there a plan that we can use to get as much protection as possible? Hear this resounding YES.
Under common sense, remember to take a little time to get everything thought out before you panic at a warning that your account has been compromised. Or that maintenance on the website means you need to do something about your information. Be suspicious of any excuse or offer. Assume that your trusted accounts will not send you an email asking for your password or make changes for you. If you still have a gnawing curiosity about the contact, do directly to your account and log in. Look for the magic address with https:www.website.com Trusted accounts will leave you a message about any issues at your dashboard. You can safely handle any issues. The trolls have been defeated once again.
If they can’t get us to offer up our precious passwords, they will send us a phony joke or greeting card that is laced with computer killing trojans, malware and viruses. Use antivirus service and still be cautious.
The creepy crooks have learned how to infect web pages and launch their invasions when we visit them. An internet security program that includes a checker to note approved web pages or pop up a warning to you can help you avoid some problems.
When the computer killers threaten you, call for repair help. During a recent plague of these viruses, victims were able to call 24/7 support and get a repair through a desktop sharing service. The repairs were far from free, but didn’t cost as much as a new computer. Think about the cost of losing the information on the computer down the drain.
No one is perfectly safe. They try to hook all of us and steal our treasured privacy and security. Let’s go ahead and be cautious. We don’t have time, money, energy, or computers to spare. In a final tip, if you suspect your defense has been broken and your identity stolen, the best thing to do is scream for help. Try to double check your activity and scream to those secure accounts that may have been compromised. They may advise that you scream to law enforcement.
Apply a little caution and enjoy your internet marketing safely.