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Beware of the Rise in “Scamscriptions” and Recurring Payment Traps

In today's digital landscape, consumers are facing a growing concern with the prevalence of 'scamscriptions' - what are they?

Antivirus Scam Emails: Why You Shouldn’t Pay “Norton” $499.99

Watch out for fake Norton and McAfee emails charging $499.99. Here’s what happens if you click—and how to avoid getting scammed.

Is Your Apple Watch Face Watching You? A Closer Look at Facer’s Permissions

Facer’s custom watch faces look great—until you see what they ask for. Here’s why I don’t trust them.

Best Practices for AI Security: Safeguarding ChatGPT and Generative AI Tools

Securing AI models: Understanding the risks.

Is PayPal Honey a Scam?

Is PayPal Honey a Scam? Exploring the Controversies Surrounding the Popular Browser Extension

Another MASSIVE Data Breach - AT&T

Massive Data Breach - If you have an AT&T account, change your password NOW!

Passwords - How fast can they be hacked?

How fast can your password be hacked? Check the graphic....

Moving to ESET Managed Services

PC-Assist is upgrading clients from home ESET licenses to ESET Managed Services. This ensures licenses never expire, protection is always active, and clients can choose monthly or annual billing. Home clients stay protected with Basic Managed Security, while business clients can meet insurance requirements with ESET Protect Advanced or higher.

From Zip Disks to Cloud Backups: Why Data Loss Still Happens

Data loss still happens—even in 2025. Learn from decades of recovery stories and why iDrive is my go-to solution for backup.

HIPAA Horror Show: Why You Should Never Let a Clinic Use a Personal Phone to Scan Your ID

A Palm Springs clinic violated HIPAA by using a personal phone to scan patient IDs. Here’s why it’s a major privacy risk—and what should be done instead.

Coinbase Phishing Scam Alert

Watch out for fake Coinbase texts using 2FA codes to trick you into calling fake support lines. Here’s how to spot it and protect your account.

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Beware of the Rise in “Scamscriptions” and Recurring Payment Traps

Antivirus Scam Emails: Why You Shouldn’t Pay “Norton” $499.99

Is Your Apple Watch Face Watching You? A Closer Look at Facer’s Permissions

Securing Your Facebook Account: The Power of Two-Factor Authentication

Best Practices for AI Security: Safeguarding ChatGPT and Generative AI Tools

Is PayPal Honey a Scam?

Another MASSIVE Data Breach - AT&T

Passwords - How fast can they be hacked?

Moving to ESET Managed Services

From Zip Disks to Cloud Backups: Why Data Loss Still Happens

HIPAA Horror Show: Why You Should Never Let a Clinic Use a Personal Phone to Scan Your ID

Coinbase Phishing Scam Alert

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