Lots of talk today so check out the podcast if you missed it. Not many links but lots of information…and of course Jim kicks me around about my reading list (which I have to admit he was correct).
Facebook cloning scam can steal your identity
If you’ve noticed people you thought were already your friends suddenly requesting to add you on Facebook, watch out: it could be a scam.
According to multiple reports, a roughly month-long fraud has plagued the social network and stolen vital personal information from users. It goes like this: a scammer re-creates someone’s Facebook profile using their default photo, other pictures and “about” section. Then that individual sends friend requests to the targeted person’s friends list.
By adding your new “friend,” you could instead be letting a stranger get access to your personal information.
Not only that, but the person can also pose as you by recreating your profile, and send messages to your friends and plan get-togethers or ask for money.
Some experts recommend thoroughly scanning a user’s profile before adding them as a friend. Also, making your friends list accessible to only other friends can limit a scammer’s access.
If you notice a request by the name of someone you’re already friends with, you can notify that friend that they’ve potentially been hacked.
Windows 10, It’s Now or Never
Microsoft says after July 30, 2016 Windows 10 will no longer be free. $119!
That is all for today, come back in August on the 15th and join in.
Ron