Watch Out for the “Tech Support Scam’

What is a “tech support scam”? This increasingly common scam usually starts with a pop-up or unsolicited phone call from someone claiming to be Microsoft or your Internet Service Provider. The individual or ad will claim your computer is infected with malware and will attempt to convince you to buy and install a fake remedy that itself may be malicious software. Microsoft created the included infographic that explains just how many people have been targeted by this scam and what you can do to protect yourself. Please consider sharing this information to friends and family as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month!

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