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What to do if Apple contacts you about malware or security

Who to believe and what to do about warnings apparently sent by Apple, particularly its new threat notifications.

April 12, 2024 Macs, Technology

What to do when told to pay VAT due on a completed purchase

The message told me that my government requires VAT to be paid, even though I bought this 2 years ago. Should you pay up?

September 12, 2017 General, Life, Macs, Technology

Human aspects of security: what the software vendors don’t always tell you

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Your behaviour is more important a protection against threats than simply installing protective software.

November 23, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Should I trust this email?

Is this email purporting to be from my ISP a scam or not?

August 8, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Scammed or safe?

An email footer contained a link to a website, which redirected my browser to a sex chat site. What should I do?

June 11, 2015 Macs, Technology

Scammed and scarred: a cautionary tale

Today I had an anguished phone call from a dear friend who, just a few days ago, succumbed to a phishing attack. He was electronically mugged, and no one cares.

May 1, 2015 General, Life, Macs, Technology
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