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FBI Virus Scam

FBI Virus Scam:

According to FBI on August 9, 2012, “there is a new ‘drive-by’ virus on the internet.” This virus “often carries a fake message – and fine – purportedly from the FBI.”

Unlike many other viruses, a drive-by virus “can install itself when users simply click on a compromised website.” The following excerpt is from FBI regarding the virus.

The bogus message goes on to say that the user’s Internet address was identified by the FBI or the Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section as having been associated with child pornography sites or other illegal online activity. To unlock their machines, users are required to pay a fine using a prepaid money card service.

‘Some people have actually paid the so-called fine,’ said the IC3’s Gregory, who oversees a team of cyber crime subject matter experts. (The IC3 was established in 2000 as a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. It gives victims an easy way to report cyber crimes and provides law enforcement and regulatory agencies with a central referral system for complaints.) – FBI

How to remove it:

A trust worthy website called botcrawl illustrates some examples of the virus as well as 7 different ways to remove the virus. Our technicians suggest using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software and running it in safe-mode. For more information please review the link listed below:

http://botcrawl.com/how-to-remove-the-fbi-moneypak-ransomware-virus-fake-fbi-malware-removal/#options

Remember to consult a technician before doing anything.

For more information on low-cost tech support, call us at 1-855-800-7333.

FREE Cybersecurity Workshop

Seniors are invited to a FREE Cybersecurity Workshop. This will be a fun, educational and interactive session with prizes and free software giveaways to those who participate.

Learn how to protect yourself from Identity Theft, Phishing, and how to keep your Data safe. The Seniors Cybersecurity Workshop is on Tuesday, May 1st, from 1 to 2 pm at the College Avenue Center Cyber Café. Call 858-637-3270 to reserve your seat. The College Avenue Center Cyber Café is located at 4851 College Ave, San Diego, California 92115, inside Beth Jacob Synagogue near SDSU.

If you’re online, you surely don’t plan to become a victim of cybercrime, but the simple fact is cybercrime exists. Come learn the best practices to prevent it from happening to you, and corrupting your computer. Learn how you can take immediate steps to protect yourself and understand more about Cybersecurity.

This event is hosted by the ESET Foundation’s Securing Our eCity®, and San Diego Futures Foundation, a nonprofit established to improve lives in San Diego through technology. SDFF provides equipment, software, training, services, and technical support to San Diego nonprofits, small businesses, and disadvantaged residents. SDFF is working to bridge the digital divide in San Diego, and helps low-income households, people with disabilities, and seniors. The San Diego Futures Foundation Community Technology Center is open to the public Monday through Saturday and currently offers $99 laptops and desktops.

N.E.O. Current Events 3.2.12

Current Events: Technology is an ever-changing platform where the most informed individuals often times are the most knowledgeable in their fields of expertise. Below, I have laid out a few links to some of the latest technological issues impacting the public sector today. N.E.O. students please leave a short response on at least 2 of the articles below. If you’re a member of the general public please feel free to leave your comments as well. Remember technology is constantly evolving so don’t blink and keep up to date!

Windows 8 overview

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/29/tech/mobile/microsoft-windows8/index.html

Remote Access:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224788/Remote_access_tools_a_growing_threat_to_smartphones

Current Smallest Computer:

http://www.techspot.com/news/47618-fxis-199-cotton-candy-is-the-worlds-smallest-computer.html

Microsoft 15

http://www.gizmag.com/office-15-leaks/21657/

Printers:

http://www.gizmag.com/prinxt-lego-printer/21652/

Digital Identity

http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2012/02/27/147497042/how-much-do-they-know-about-me-in-the-cloud

Microsoft Safety Scanner

Taken from - http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
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Do you think your PC has a virus?

The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.

Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for using an antivirus software program that provides ongoing protection.

For real-time protection that helps to guard your home or small business PCs against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, download Microsoft Security Essentials.

This website is great to learn about the different types of threats that are out there. They are coming out all the time.

Setting up an Outlook Express Email account

Outlook Express is the default email software program that AT&T provides and is set up during the installation process. However, you may also use other email software programs (e.g., Outlook Express, Windows Mail for Vista, Outlook 2007, Netscape 6.0/7.0, Entourage, or Apple Mail). These programs let you access and organize your email messages on your computer.

To set up an Outlook Express email account, do the following:

Click the Outlook Express icon to open this program.

Note: If the icon is not on your desktop, click Start and then look for the icon in your list of programs.

The Outlook Express main page displays.

Click the Set up a Mail account link.

Note:

If you do not see the Set up a Mail account link, Outlook Express has already been set up. If you would like to add another mailbox, see
How to: Add an Additional Mailbox Using Outlook Express.

The Your Name screen displays.

In the Display name field, type the name that you want to display in your outgoing email messages.
Click Next. The Internet Email Address screen displays.

In the Email address field, type your complete email address including the domain name. For example, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Click Next.
The Email Server Names screen displays.
From the My incoming mail server field, select POP3 from the drop-down list.

In the Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP, or HTTP) server field, type pop.att.yahoo.com.

In the Outgoing mail (SMTP) server field, type smtp.att.yahoo.com.
Click Next.

The Internet Mail Logon screen displays.

In the Account name field, type your account name.

Note: This includes the letters, characters, and numbers to the left of the @ sign in your AT&T email address.

In the Password field, type your AT&T email password. Click Next.

The Congratulations screen displays.

Click Finish.

Click on the account that you want to change.

9. Click on the Properties button.

10. Click on the Servers tab.

11. Check the Remember password checkbox and the My server requires authentication checkbox.

12. Click on the Settings button.

13. Select the appropriate Outgoing Mail Server settings:

14. If your Incoming Mail Server (POP3) is set to pop.att.yahoo.com, select Use same settings as my incoming mail server.

15. If your Incoming Mail Server (POP3) is set to something other than pop.att.yahoo.com, select Log on using, enter your full AT&T Email address (including domain) and Password, and leave Remember Password checked.

16. Click the OK button.

17. Click on the Advanced tab.

18. Check both boxes for Incoming and Outgoing Secure Socket Layer connections (SSL):

Incoming mail port #: 995, secure connection (SSL) checked.

Outgoing mail port #: 465, secure connection (SSL) checked.

Tip: Check the boxes before specifying port numbers.
Click OK.
Click Close button.

All Steps Complete

Taken from - http://forums.att.com/t5/Email/Setting-up-an-Outlook-Express-Email-Account/td-p/2013425