Have you been scammed? You're not alone. A whopping 60% of Canadians reported being targeted by fraud in 2023 . These scams are often run by sophisticated, well-funded criminal organizations, frequently operating overseas. Don't feel ashamed. Scammers are experts at manipulation. Here's what you can do to take charge: Disconnect: Immediately shut down and disconnect any devices that may have been compromised. Power off your phone, or put it in airplane mode if compromised. Stop all communication with the scammer. Protect your money: Contact your bank or financial institution immediately to halt any unauthorized transactions and cancel credit cards. Get some help: Get technical advice from a trusted cybersecurity organization (like Tech Defense ) to ensure your devices are clean and secure. Bolster your defenses: Change all sensitive account passwords (email, banking) using a secure device. Choose strong, unique passwords for each account. Report the crime: File...
Photo by Mark Duffel on Unsplash Google Chrome has a built-in feature that allows websites to send pop-up notifications to your screen. The intention of this feature was to alert you about new information on your favourite websites. The problem is that it's a nuisance, and is often abused by unethical websites to pop-up spam or harmful messages. Our recommendation -- turn it off! Here's how: On your computer, open Chrome. Paste or click on this link - chrome://settings/content/notifications Turn off Sites can ask to send notifications . Scroll down to the Allow section. Click the three dots and delete any site entries, except the mandatory Google Apps