remote access scam

A split screen: one one half is a Corgi tech support engineer wearing a headset. On the other half is a Corgi lookin at their Windows computer screen.

Is it Safe to Allow Remote Access?

Is it safe to allow a tech support company to control your computer from far away? It depends on who they are, how you found them, and whether they called you first. I’ll share the one rule you must never violate.

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What Can a Technician With Remote Access Do?

You thought it was tech support, but it was a scam. You gave a stranger full access to your computer. How worried should you be?

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I Got a Call from Microsoft and Allowed Them Access to My Computer. What Do I Do Now?

A very common scam has people supposedly from Microsoft, your ISP, or other authorities calling to help you with computer problems. Don’t fall for it.

Does Turning Off Remote Access Keep Me Safer?

Turning off remote desktop is incrementally safer, but it is a very small piece of a much larger puzzle.

Avoiding Tech Support Scams

What do you do when you suddenly find yourself on the phone with a scammer? Step One: Be Skeptical!

Tip of the Day: Use Remote Access With Caution

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