Tech wizard Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson addresses the notion of pulling the plug on a computer if you receive a suspicious pop-up message.
In today’s digital age, it’s not uncommon to be on the receiving end of some unsolicited and potentially malicious online advice. Take, for instance, the concern raised by 'Barbara,' who reached out with a question that might have crossed many minds: 'Hi, Kurt.
Watch out for download pop-ups: If you're receiving a pop-up because you clicked a link to download, be sure that the file can be trusted. Did you download it directly from the company's website? Or was it from a message that someone sent you via email, SMS or Facebook? Or was it from a third-party app store? If it's the latter, be extremely cautious. Don’t call any phone numbers: If you receive a pop-up message that tells you to call a phone number, don’t do it.
Download a pop-up blocker: Many browsers have pop-up blocker extensions to keep pop-ups at bay. However, you may need to disable these to let certain pop-ups come through; for instance, when doing your online banking or booking a flight. Many premium popup blockers come included with security software used to protect your devices. Be wary of suspicious links/files: Whether these suspicious links are through a pop-up ad or somewhere else, always exercise caution.
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