Jesse Mueller

TMI on Facebook

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Too Much Info Recently I commented on YouTube that we should be very careful about what we share on social media. Specifically, I mentioned that we should avoid posting personal or sensitive facts about ourselves. Consider this ubiquitous example: I see this post repeated all over Facebook, sometimes with over 500,000 comments. My jaw drops … Read more

CyberTipline

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If you encounter child pornography on a computer or on the internet, please report it to the CyberTipline immediately. Do not attempt to copy, download or email any offensive content. That can get you in trouble and could contribute to the spread of the illegal material. The best website for reporting CSAM is the CyberTipline … Read more

Facebook Messenger Video Scam

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This scam has whiskers on it, but because it returns every 6 months or so to claim new victims, I want to describe it so you can be on the lookout: A Facebook Friend contacts you through Facebook Messenger, saying: “Is it you in this video?!” Below the message is a link to YouTube or … Read more

Do Not Harass a Phone Scammer

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I just saw some really bad advice on Reddit. Someone suggested that when you take a call from a scammer, you should put some effort into complaining, to waste their time and convince them to not call anymore. Please do not do this. Do not harass a phone scammer. The chance of you convincing a … Read more

The Emergency Broadband Benefit

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Our government is about to launch “The Emergency Broadband Benefit” to help struggling families afford internet access. On May 12, 2021, people who qualify for this program can apply to receive up to $50/mo off of their internet expenses. And eligible households may also get a $100 discount towards the purchase of a new computer! … Read more

Have I Been Pwned?

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Data breaches are so frequent, that it’s quite likely your email or phone number has been involved in one. It’s usually not your fault. When hackers get through a big company’s security, they may take a copy of whatever valuable account data they can. That can include your name, email, phone number, password… Even worse, … Read more

Brief Freeze-Up Bug in Google Chrome

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I’m hearing a lot of reports that Google Chrome is frequently freezing up. But only for several seconds, and then it unfreezes. Other report that refreshing & reloading the page seems to shake things loose… until they walk away for a few minutes and return to yet another stuck page. In any case, it’s an … Read more

Vaccines.Gov

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Need help getting your COVID-19 vaccine? Check out Vaccines.gov, for everyone in the USA. Give the website your zip code and it’ll offer you a long list of pharmacies, stores and other companies nearby that offer vaccination appointments. Call any listing to check your eligibility, or to schedule. You can also search for locations offering … Read more

The Norton Auto-Renewal Scam

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Many people get annual emails that announce upcoming antivirus auto-renewal charges. So the Norton Auto-Renewal Scam tends to works well, because it lines up with people’s expectations: There is nothing true about this message, yet it still grabs people and compels them reach for the phone. The urge to undo that $500+ charge almost blocks … Read more

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