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Trojans and Privacy

Weekly Tech News from Helpful Dave!

Hello, once again its time for Weekly Tech News from Helpful Dave!

This week is going to be brief. I know this is impacting our local community as much as myself so I still wanted to get an update out there! If you’re working from home I have tips in here for you as well so read on!

Our Tech Terms for this week are:

Trojan: This is a piece of software/app that is disguised as something useful but is actually Malware that will either damage your electronics or steal your information!

—Now onto the news—

The Trojans are coming!

Firstly a warning about Corona virus app based scams. I know many of us are scared and want to have more access to information and the bad guys know that as well! I’ve seen reports of apps that disguise themselves as Corona virus trackers. These apps will tell you that they provide real time GPS updates as people in your area become infected so you know what areas of your local neighborhoods to avoid.

Please remember that local officials normally do not release names or locations of people who become infected for everyone’s safety. So if an app is promising you information that nobody else seems to have, its probably a Trojan!

—Private Messages are not always private!—

It’s only natural for water cooler talk and general socializing to continue as people shift to work from home. If your company or school set you up with software so you can communicate directly with your co-workers please remember that those conversations do not come with any promise of privacy!

In general unless you are texting someone directly over the phone you should always assume someone can read what you are saying. Especially if someone else is providing the software you communicate on since you are there employee!

—Working from Home? Learning from Home? We can help remotely as well!—

We have the capability to connect into your PC remotely as long as you can still get on the internet. Feel free to shoot us a message or provide a phone call and we will do our best to assist you!

Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or comments or want more information.

Thanks and have a good week!

-Helpful Dave