The headline may be a bit confusing, but just give me a second to explain….
When you are headed to a specific website, type the website in the address bar…
Here is an example, if you want to go to Amazon, type http://www.amazon.com – Stay away from searching Amazon in your google search bar from whatever browser you are in i.e. Chrome, Firfox, Safari… Not to even mention the incorrect bank or the like address!!
We know (have had personal experience) a spoof website can jump in front of the real one occasionally, next thing you know, credentials, or even worse a payment method is being grabbed by the bad guys!!
Incorrect – Try to stay away from this type of website search
Correct – A few seconds more, but safer!
With our anecdotal limited sample size, when we get two very good, very similar, and confusing spam situations in two weeks, we SPEAK UP!
Here is the setup:
You receive a Text to your Cell …
Your cell is either frozen or you cannot delete the text ! Yikes
Do not click on anything in the text, do not call or do anything the text is requesting – Its a scam!
Turn your phone off!
If you phone boots back up with the text, reach out to the youngest person in the family – Half Kidding here, but likely true!
Just do not mess with this new super strong spam text… something new may be on the horizon!
Complete updates – They are patches to keep bad guys away
In closing, one of the most important items of Cyber safety you can complete, is continuous updates!!!
I know, I totally know… every time you do one, stuff is different and hard to find! It is worth the hassle, safe over sorry … remember the patches are for a reason, and the crooks know that when a patch is needed, THERE IS AN OPENING!
Update and patch your tech continuously!
Have a Great ” Another Cyber Reminder” Day!
John A. Kvale CFA, CFP
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Founder of J.K. Financial, Inc.
A Dallas Texas based fee only
Financial Planning Total Wealth
Management firm.
