This Scam Tries to Trick Utahn’s Using Our Nice Nature Into Giving Access to the Hacker

This popular hacking scam aims to compromise your computer using psychology. Rather than sending out a link that downloads bad software, this uses your trust in those who have helped you with your computer in the past to get unauthorized access. 

Simple Directions About Pressing Keys is Malicious 

We have become more careful about the links we click in an emails. We have learned to take some time checking where the email came from. We may not be as careful when someone is emailing or on the line trying to explain a fix. 

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This scam usually involves someone asking for verification that you are not a robot or a way to fix a connection problem. It feels like someone from tech support trying to help you out. What they really want is to take over your computer. 

Do Not Click Any Combination of Keys on the Keyboard 

If the email or person asks you to click the windows button and R key at the same time, it’s a scam. Same if it is the windows button and X or if they ask you to push Ctrl and V. They are trying to have you copy a command and enter it that will give them access. 

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Add this to your list of things you should never do. Remember there is always time to stop and get someone you trust on the line before you continue. The hacker is preying on our need to be accommodating and helpful. Don’t fall for it.