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• January 19, 2038 brick iPhone 5

  I just use my iPhone 5, and I went all the way until January 19, 2038 and somehow that it was bricked.

  Why did you do that? Is - this another internet scam as the 1970 that promise magical results?

  You can try to reset the unit by pressing the Home and Power buttons at the same time until the Apple appears (up to 30 seconds). If the Apple appears, reset is underway and the Slide to Unlock screen displays shortly.

  If the reset does not work, you can try to put it in DFU mode to see if it will work: (Note: you must follow these instructions to the letter - if you have not, then it will not work):

  Enter Device Firmware Upgrade

  (DFU) mode

  A device after entering DFU restore

  mode, it returns to a known good state

  with the certainty that only unmodified

  Code signed by Apple is present. DFU mode

  can be entered manually: firstly connect

  the device to a computer using a USB

  cable, then hold both home

  and sleep/wake buttons. After 8 seconds,.

  release the sleep/wake button while

  holding down home

  button. Note: Nothing is displayed

  on the screen when the camera is in

  DFU mode. If the Apple logo appear,

  the sleep/wake button has been held down

  too long

  If none of those working, then you need to take in to Apple to see if they can repair it for you.

  GB

• Is - this "Adobe Flash Player update for Win 7' actually from Adobe?

  I use the latest version of Google Chrome.

  occasionally, a new tab will open with a web address that begins with - http:// . installupgrade. preparedupdate online /

  And the following message:

  

  It is actually made of Adobe or is it your usual internet scam / phish / etc.?

  Thank you.

  Marvin

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  Hello

  No, it certainly isn't a Flash Player update to the official address notification.  If you have the full URL path that generated it, please private message it me and I'll pass it on to the team of fraud for study.

  Thank you.

  --

  Maria

• Victim of scams on the Internet International.

  Recently, I had my computer HACKED by someone in the Middle East.  I have taken steps to remedy this situation by hiring Bomgar Technical Support, through my connection to hotmail, to clean my computer.  This support is Bomgar technology ITOK security for my computer protection.  However, I still get these email scam requesting money. It is not the first time that this has happened.  Someone from Nigeria did the same thing in 2008. That said, my question is - how can I report when this happens? Who should I get in touch with to report a scam on the Internet?  Right now I have an Email in my Inbox from one of these scammers.  Signed James Green

  Hi James,

  Vary these emails and scams. Check out these links that will help you stay protected.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

• Windows Internet Security Protection - is it a scam?

  Windows reported I got several virus and had to get an internet protection immediately.  I had a system of anti-virus protection on my computer and ran a scan that said I was protected without a virus, but the program windows shield kept popping up and identify several viruses and would allow me to access the Internet without buying protection.  Once I bought the windows of security protection, a quick scann was carried out and windows allowed my computer run normally. It was a scam, and if not why not I receive an email confirmation of my order and description of my cover?

  scareware scam. more info here:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx

• Is the phone number and alarm warning screen I saw a scam?

  Just got a very a screen red background on my computer and a strong voice message, saying that the malware was attempting to invade my computer. He pretended to be Mozilla Firefox and told me to call 844-338-4651 for an easy solution to this problem. There were several windows with red filtered in back and directions in the smaller screens. I didn't have the right to close the small windows filtered to join the largest window without actually closing the red window, which closed all the.

  Just one telephone number had one please press one message without context, so I hung up. I then customer of google mozilla supported number, consisting of 844 844-2429 and got an Exchange responded by a person with a very strong South Asian accent. He has not identified himself as working for Mozilla until I asked if it was Mozilla (stupid me). I explained the problem and said that I had to find a way to confirm the number preceding or report it as a scam. As soon as I said scam said I must do and hung up.

  The warning screen told me I had to get this fixed malware invasion before I went shopping on the internet. I'm pretty freaked out right now, but I'm 80% sure it was a scam. Can you confirm?

  Thank you
  Anne

  Hi, yes you are right to be wary, Mozilla will never ask you to call them. If you did, they may well have asked you to enter an address into your browser which would enable them to take control of your computer and access your data.

  - Avoid and report Mozilla tech support scams.

• Internet Internet, locked virus. Help please

  Hello, I have been using the internet and I clicked on the 'private' button, went to a site and came with what appears to be a virus, because I can not close the window, cannot X out of the screen, and I can't go back to "regular" internet The window is subject to a phone number to call and claims that it is the apple support. For the heck of it, I called. When I called, I was almost like a 3rd person in one conversation with another woman with the same question. I just stayed quiet and listened and 'support' got serial number off her phone and said that they would add anti-virus software for it. Then the support requested when she bought an ipad and it was past warranty and she would have to pay $34.95 for the Kaspersky Anti-virus application.

  This is what the screen looks like and I literally can't do anything else that click home to get out of the internet.

  What is c? How should I do?

  

  It's a scam. You were browsing in a not-so-reputation site.

  In this exact form, press 'Private' to activate the private off tension, by scanning left to close the page, tap done, click on the home button, double-click the Home button, drag up on Safari to close. Wait a few seconds and you should be ready to restart Safari.

• Popup virus in Safari - scam?

  I got a popup in Safari which said I had a virus that could cause the failure of the system. and call Apple at 1-855-408-5105.  is this legitimate or a scam?

  A scam. To get rid of, choose force quit from the Apple menu, close Safari and then run it with the SHIFT key. If the message reappears, disconnect the computer from the Internet and close the tab Popup came.

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• File through Internet Explorer problem

  A few days ago, a new file appeared on my computer, it must be some kind of scam because it's something that I'm not subscribed to a Bill. I tried to remove it, but every time I turn the computer back on the next day and connect to internet it returns. It has a shortcut on my desktop and when I go into properties says THST it is the target location is the internet.

  Anyone know how I can permanently delete this file from my computer? Any help would be appreciated!

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Do you use antivirus software and spyware?
  I wonder what the source of this file. Mhhh. check file properties. He must find a way to the source

  However, I recommend updating the anti-virus software and check the disk of spies

• HP 251-a110z: internet explore 11 adware

  I just got this computer in December and am having no trouble when I open Internet Explorer (tried Firefox with the same problem)
  
  My homepage is facebook and my email (Zimbra), they both open up very well. but when I try to go to another site, I get the wheel from turning, and then a message appears at the bottom saying does not have the page OR the page is not opening because of a long-running script. If I click to "stop script" it does not help.
  
  Then 8 times out of 10, the display flashes and a new page opens with a thing say INDIANA! You don't have pop-ups blocked (I) call this number for help with this problem!
  
  I have recognized some sort of scam here and does not call, but he continues to be and I don't know how to get rid of it. My windows Defender says that my computer is free from virus or malware.
  
  I searched and find many suggestions include download some kind of malware blocker, but I don't know if these places are safe places, lol.
  Can someone, please? It is making a mess of my online experience with this computer
  
  Thank you very much

  Mennie50

  Personally, I found Windows Defender useless in protecting against malicious software.

  Instead, I recommend MalwareBytes Anti-Malware.  I downloaded and installed on my desktop and he immediately found a host of problems that the Defender had not yet noticed and they cleaned up.

  This is their website: https://www.malwarebytes.org/

  They have a free version, but the paid version offers more options.

  Good luck

• How can I check if I have a virus on my imac... I use my internet for a few minutes then I receive a notice indicating that contact apple care with a code

  After some time on the internet, I get a notification that a stop me running my internet and then tells me a code and call apple

  Popups are scams.

  If you get only them on a small number of Web sites, avoid visiting these sites.

  If bring you on those of trust, it's likely adware on the computer.

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• I gave remote access to a scam.  What should I do?

  I was on my computer when I got a message saying that my computer has a virus.  I couldn't use the mouse, or close the session.  My system froze.  I was told to call the number on the screen.  When I did I gave them remote access.  Pretty quickly, I knew it was a scam but they dial for a few minutes.  Should I be worried?  The scam was supported IT Aspire.

  Completely erase your hard drive and he re-partition. Reinstall a new copy of OS X. change all of your passwords. Report it to your banks and credit card companies. You can just for the re - issue new credit cards.

  A good rule to follow: If you don't know what is on the other end of a web link, then don't click it. There is no real viruses affecting a Mac, as update you OS X means that you should go to El Capitan to protect against the latest RansomWare - KeRanger.

  Identify the fraudulent email 'phishing '.

  Beware of the local browser Tech Support, Phishing scams

  Remove the browser pop up problems

  Malwarebytes | Free Anti-Malware detection and removal of software for

  Apple Macintosh computers

  Adblock more 1.8.9, GlimmerBlocker, or AdBloc k

  Remove the adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac

  How to remove adware FlashMall of OS X

  Stop advertising and pop-up advertising windows in Safari - Apple Support

  2.11 DetectX

  Useful links about Malware problems

  Open Safari, select Preferences from the Safari menu. Click the Extensions icon in the toolbar. Disable all Extensions. If it stops your problem, then re-enable one by one until the problem returns. Now remove this extension as it is the origin of the problem.

  The following comes from user stevejobsfan0123. I made minor changes to adapt to this presentation.

  Difficulty of pop-ups in browser that support Safari.

  Common pop - ups include a message saying that the Government has taken over your computer and you pay release (often called "Moneypak"), or a false message saying that your computer has been infected and you need to call a number of tech support (sometimes claiming to be Apple) to get it to be resolved. First of all, understand that these pop-ups are not caused by a virus and that your computer has not been assigned. This "hack" is limited to your web browser. Also understand that these messages are scams, so don't pay not money, call number, or provide personal information. This article will give an overview of the solution to remove the pop-up window.

  Quit Safari

  Usually, these pop-ups will not go by clicking 'OK' or 'Cancel '. In addition, several menus in the menu bar may become disabled and show in grey, including the option to leave Safari. You'll probably force quit Safari. To do this, press command + option + ESC, select Safari, press on force quit.

  Relaunch Safari

  If you restart Safari, the page will reopen. To avoid this, hold the "Shift" key when opening Safari. This will prevent windows since the last time that Safari was running since the reopening.

  It will not work in all cases. The SHIFT key must be maintained at the right time, and in some cases, even if done correctly, the window is displayed again. In these circumstances, after force quit Safari, turn off Wi - Fi or disconnect Ethernet, depending on how you connect to the Internet. Then restart Safari normally. He'll try to reload the malicious Web page, but without a connection, it will not be able to. Leave this page by entering a different URL, i.e. www.apple.com and try to load it. Now you can reconnect to the Internet and the page that you entered is displayed rather than the malicious.

• How to fix pop-up messages saying that my internet connection has a virus?

  I keep getting messages that my internet connection was infected by a virus and dial a number. This message is authentic?

  It's a SCAM.  Do not call them.  If you use Safari, force quit and then restart the SHIFT key now.

  Ciao.

• My dad fell for a scam of pop up allowing access to its iMac... What should I do now?

  My old father just bought a new iMac 3 weeks after the death of his previous mac of 10 years ago.  He is not very computer and had a time with the learning curve.

  Yesterday, while online, he fell for one of those notices of popups indicating that his computer was 'at risk' - he called the phone # & handed her credit card information...  Immediately, they have had access, has taken control of his computer and downloaded something while he was on the phone with him.  That scared him and he stopped.

  He called the credit card company to refuse the $50 fee that had been immediately posted on his account.  I fear however, that some sort of malicious software have been installed and maybe they have access to his personal information and passwords, etc.  He doesn't know who he talked to, or what has been downloaded...

  What needs to be done to identify and remove what has been installed?  I don't want him being a victim of identity theft.

  Thanks for your suggestions.

  First of all, have the card cancelled and have the Bank to launch a new. Change all passwords. Tell him that never to do that again.

  Identify the fraudulent email 'phishing '.

  Beware of the local browser Tech Support, Phishing scams

  Phishing & other suspicious emails

  Remove the browser pop up problems

  Malwarebytes | Free Anti-Malware Detection & removal software for

  Apple Macintosh computers

  Adblock more 1.8.9, GlimmerBlocker, or AdBloc k

  Remove the adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac

  How to remove adware FlashMall of OS X

  Stop advertising and pop-up advertising windows in Safari - Apple Support

  2.11 DetectX

  Useful links about Malware problems

  Open Safari, select Preferences from the Safari menu. Click the Extensions icon in the toolbar. Disable all Extensions. If it stops your problem, then re-enable one by one until the problem returns. Now remove this extension as it is the origin of the problem.

  The following comes from user stevejobsfan0123. I made minor changes to adapt to this presentation.

  Difficulty of pop-ups in browser that support Safari.

  Common pop - ups include a message saying that the Government has taken over your computer and you pay release (often called "Moneypak"), or a false message saying that your computer has been infected and you need to call a number of tech support (sometimes claiming to be Apple) to get it to be resolved. First of all, understand that these pop-ups are not caused by a virus and that your computer has not been assigned. This "hack" is limited to your web browser. Also understand that these messages are scams, so don't pay not money, call number, or provide personal information. This article will give an overview of the solution to remove the pop-up window.

  Quit Safari

  Usually, these pop-ups will not go by clicking 'OK' or 'Cancel '. In addition, several menus in the menu bar may become disabled and show in grey, including the option to leave Safari. You'll probably force quit Safari. To do this, press command + option + ESC, select Safari, press on force quit.

  Relaunch Safari

  If you restart Safari, the page will reopen. To avoid this, hold the "Shift" key when opening Safari. This will prevent windows since the last time that Safari was running since the reopening.

  It will not work in all cases. The SHIFT key must be maintained at the right time, and in some cases, even if done correctly, the window is displayed again. In these circumstances, after force quit Safari, turn off Wi - Fi or disconnect Ethernet, depending on how you connect to the Internet. Then restart Safari normally. He'll try to reload the malicious Web page, but without a connection, it will not be able to. Leave this page by entering a different URL, i.e. www.apple.com and try to load it. Now you can reconnect to the Internet and the page that you entered is displayed rather than the malicious.

  It is unlikely that something has been installed because these sites go after Windows systems. The software does not work on Mac.

• Surfing the internet on my iphone, I got a pop-up message warning me that I had a virus that could be stolen my information of credit card through my webcam and call 1-844-854-6870.  I didn't call the number?

  Surfing the internet on my iphone, I received a pop-up message stating that I had a virus that could fly as well as personal information and credit card information used on the phone.  That I should call 1-844-854-6870 immediately to get the virus removed.  I didn't call the number, but rather made sure my privacy filters were ignited, powered my phone is off and connected my office here.  What should I do to make sure that I do not have a virus on my iphone?

  It's just a scam.

  Force restart our iPhone.

  Press and hold the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons for at least ten seconds, until you see the Apple logo.

  As long as you call the number or allow anyone access to your iPhone, so there is no worry for a virus.