#1136 - Clickfix: What It Is and How to Avoid It
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Clickfix: What It Is and How to Avoid It
Scammers and hackers get sneakier all the time.
ClickFix is a scam that turns a simple "prove you're human" (or other fake message) pop-up into a malware trap, using your own keystrokes to install it. I'll discuss how it works, where you'll find it, and the one red flag that gives it away every time.
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I'll explain when driver updates matter, why most scanning tools aren't worth your trust, and where to find real updates when you truly need them.
Why Did My Security Software Not Detect a Virus on My PC?
Sometimes even the best software can't protect you.
Malware can slip past even a good antivirus program. Using my silliest metaphor yet, I'll explain vulnerabilities, exploits, and what actually keeps you safe. Learn how infections happen and what you can do about it.
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Why ANY Two-Factor Is Better Than No Two-Factor
Even if it is hackable.
You may have heard that hackers can sometimes beat two-factor authentication. It's true, but that doesn't make it useless. I'll describe how each type of two-factor works, which ones hackers can trick, and why skipping 2FA is still the riskiest choice of all.
Why You -- Yes, You -- Are a Target of Hackers
Even if you have nothing, you still have something hackers want.
Every online account you own is valuable to criminals looking to steal your identity, spread malware, or empty your accounts. Here's why you're a target no matter what, and how to protect yourself before it's too late.
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Where Do I Get Driver Updates?
I'll explain when driver updates matter, why most scanning tools aren't worth your trust, and where to find real updates when you truly need them.
Why ANY Two-Factor Is Better Than No Two-Factor
You may have heard that hackers can sometimes beat two-factor authentication. It's true, but that doesn't make it useless. I'll describe how each type of two-factor works, which ones hackers can trick, and why skipping 2FA is still the riskiest choice of all.
Why You ' Yes, You ' Are a Target of Hackers
Every online account you own is valuable to criminals looking to steal your identity, spread malware, or empty your accounts. Here's why you're a target no matter what, and how to protect yourself before it's too late.
Clickfix: What It Is and How to Avoid It
ClickFix is a scam that turns a simple "prove you're human" (or other fake message) pop-up into a malware trap, using your own keystrokes to install it. I'll discuss how it works, where you'll find it, and the one red flag that gives it away every time.
Why Did My Security Software Not Detect a Virus on My PC?
Malware can slip past even a good antivirus program. Using my silliest metaphor yet, I'll explain vulnerabilities, exploits, and what actually keeps you safe. Learn how infections happen and what you can do about it.
Watch: Why Did My Security Software Not Detect a Virus on My PC?
