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Repeat offenders drive bulk of tech support scams via Google Ads

Consumers are getting caught in a web of scams facilitated by online ads often originating from the same perpetrators.

Printer issues are very common, but searching Google for help may get you into more trouble than you’d expect.

When trying to download QuickBooks via a Google search, users may visit the wrong site and get an installer containing malware.

Consumers are being swamped by Google ads claiming to be eBay’s customer service.

While Google is experimenting on how its search results page looks like, we are reminded of what users need the most: indicators of confidence.

In a clever scheme designed to abuse Google in more than one way, scammers are redirecting users to browser locks.

Credit to Author: Stan Kaminsky| Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:05:27 +0000

Tips for using incognito mode and advanced private browsing controls.

Credit to Author: Alanna Titterington| Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:42:19 +0000

Here’s how to turn off Facebook link history. We explain what it is, and how your link history is used to show targeted ads.