The Computer Mechanic

29/10/2021

APPLE IOS 15.1 RELEASE: Should you upgrade?

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20/08/2020

Having trouble with you Gmail, Google Drive and other related Google services?

You’re not alone... Google is continuing to investigate.

Real-time overview of Google issues. Can't search or log in? We'll tell you what is going wrong.

15/06/2020

Microsoft Outage. For further information click on the link below:

https://www.itnews.com.au/news/microsoft-hit-by-office-365-login-issues-in-a-nz-549256

13/03/2019

Google worldwide outage

What do you do when you can't send an email? Send out a tweet to complain.

25/09/2018

Here to learn (and eat). Google Digital Garage

14/08/2018

OPTUS SCAM ALERT! Emails claiming to be from Optus are circulating. They want your credit card information for what is claimed to be an unpaid bill.

The ACMA has been receiving reports about emails with the subject line ‘We are unable to process your last payment’.

The fake emails are sophisticated and use a web address that looks like the real Optus website. The email contains a link to a fake ‘pay your bill’ page, which then asks for your credit card details.

The fake email and payment form are cunningly crafted to trick people. It’s important you check the legitimacy of email links to protect your personal information—use contact details you find through a legitimate source and not those contained in the suspicious message.

If you receive this scam email, delete it immediately.

More info about protecting yourself, visit Stay Smart Online at https://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/computers/protecting-your-email

More info about the ACMA’s role regulating commercial spam can be found at https://www.acma.gov.au/theacma/spam-education-and-awareness

31/05/2018

SA Police are warning of a phishing email which is circulating which claims to be an infringement notice but contains malicious URL links.
In some cases the email claims to come from the ‘City Council’ but does not contain a logo or name of any particular council.
SA Police are aware of similar emails in the past which have also claimed to be from police agencies.
Please note, if you receive an email similar to this example, do not click on any links or attachments and do not reply to the email. Please delete the email.

Phishing is an attempt to commit identity theft by obtaining sensitive, private information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by disguising the attempt in a manner that appears to be from a trustworthy entity.
Earlier this month the ACCC’s Scam Awareness Week was focused on encouraging people to check that the source of unsolicited material – however it is received – is real before responding.
For more information about phishing scams, visit the Scamwatch website here: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/types-of-scams/attempts-to-gain-your-personal-information/phishing

01/04/2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkmh1GdjYaY

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22/03/2018

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Be on the lookout for this new ‘tax refund review’ scam email. It asks you to review a previous refund by clicking a malicious link.

• Don’t click the link! It’ll take you to a fake online form designed to steal your personal info.
• Forward the email to us at [email protected]
• Delete the email and don’t respond to the sender.

Warn your friends and family to beware of this scam, and head to our scam alerts page for more details: ato.gov.au/scamalerts

16/02/2018

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Watch out for this dodgy ‘Tax Refund Notification’ email asking you to verify your billing information.

• Don’t click anywhere in the email! It’s malicious and will take you to a fake ‘Tax Refund’ form designed to steal your personal details.
• Forward the email to us at [email protected]
• Delete it and don’t respond to the sender.

Warn your family and friends to beware of this scam and always be cautious when opening attachments or clicking links in emails. Check out our scam alerts page for more info: ato.gov.au/ScamAlerts

11/09/2017

Has your password been hacked?

A recent data breach has resulted in over 700 million account passwords hacked. If your on the list below, we recommend that you change your password immediately.

Check if you have been hacked: https://haveibeenpwned.com

How to create a strong password (and remember it): https://www.howtogeek.com/195430/how-to-create-a-strong-password-and-remember-it/

Have I been pwned? allows you to search across multiple data breaches to see if your email addresses has been compromised.

07/06/2017

Apple unveiled the upcoming software update iOS11, but not all devices can be updated. Click on the following link to find out more.

The upcoming iOS 11 software update is only compatible with 64-bit devices. This means that the iPhone 5 and 5c, along with certain iPads, won't support it.