Windward Computer Medics

SCAMS, Scams, and more scams!
In the computer world, scams using fake reviews have been going on for years but here's another big one revealed:

Google sues alleged scammer over fake business and review scheme The defendants allegedly came to verification calls with props.

Crooks and Scammers are EVERYWHERE using anything and everything to fool you! The online world using phones and computers needs a complete overhaul because it's become a MEAT GRINDER. If you don't question everything, you WILL quickly be fed to the crooks. Or, you'll be helping out the crooks!

Hackers Gaining Power of Subpoena Via Fake “Emergency Data Requests”..correct link:
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/03/hackers-gaining-power-of-subpoena-via-fake-emergency-data-requests/

Hackers Gaining Power of Subpoena Via Fake “Emergency Data Requests” – Krebs on Security March 29, 2022 10 Comments There is a terrifying and highly effective “method” that criminal hackers are now using to harvest sensitive customer data from Internet service providers, phone companies and social media firms. It involves compromising email accounts and websites tied to police depar...

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/still-paying-antivirus-software-experts-say-probably-dont-need-rcna6335

Whenever I can I point out that 99% of the PC computers we remove viruses /malware from did indeed have antivirus software when they got infected. A Windows PC should always have antivirus but don't be deceived by fancy marketing claims. The bottom line for all of us regarding malicious software --even MAC users-- is that we should be careful with what we click on, especially email attachments and links in emails.
But many, many bad things happen that have nothing to do with malware. One quote from the above article:
“When I look at all the personal account compromises I’ve seen over the past three years, I don’t think any of them were caused by malware,” Lord said. “They happened because the victims had poor password hygiene and didn’t have two-factor authentication on their accounts.” ..I'll just add to this quote that security pros are pointing out that even when two-factor authentication is used, that doesn't guarantee an End User won't be tricked by determined black hats.

Still paying for antivirus software? Experts say you probably don't need it Josh Brunty had spent more than a decade in cybersecurity — first as a digital forensics analyst for the West Virginia State Police, then as someone who taught

Everyon'e test results negative for COVID-19

BACK TO WORK!
Kaiser test results report the tech does not have COVID-19 and the customer who originally tested positive with a cheap rapid test has retested with a more accurate test and also tested negative. The customer also reports his buddy tested negative.

A printout of a screenshot of the tech's test result is posted in the shop.

Since no one is experiencing any suspicious symptoms and all the latest tests are considered reliable, its back to work and still with that face mask on 100%!

Thank you to those who found out about this and conveyed their Well Wishes!
Much mahalo.