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Scam Windows 10 Downloads
Oblivion
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I suppose it was inevitable with the lemming-like race by early adopters to download W10 that the Phishing Brigade would seize on this golden opportunity.
It seems that there are already a number of very realistic looking but fake emails and popups doing the rounds claiming to be from reputable companies like Dell and HP offering a direct link to the download which of course results in viruses and data encryption/ransom demands.
So if you're tempted to download from anywhere other than a genuine Microsoft link, think again folks. :cool:
It seems that there are already a number of very realistic looking but fake emails and popups doing the rounds claiming to be from reputable companies like Dell and HP offering a direct link to the download which of course results in viruses and data encryption/ransom demands.
So if you're tempted to download from anywhere other than a genuine Microsoft link, think again folks. :cool:
... Dave
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Give them the Microsoft salute
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Is that not the Apple one? Anyway thanks OP for the timely warning.I'd rather be an Optimist and be proved wrong than a Pessimist and be proved right.0
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Still waiting for my notification to upgrade. Do you receive an email or does the windows icon in the task bar advise you, that your copy is ready to download ?
TIARegards,
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I had a pop up saying its ready.I'd rather be an Optimist and be proved wrong than a Pessimist and be proved right.0
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I suppose it was inevitable with the lemming-like race by early adopters to download W10 that the Phishing Brigade would seize on this golden opportunity.
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Not just that, expect a steady stream of "Boo Hoo Windows 10 broke my computer"
The fun of Alpha/Beta software testing.Science isn't exact, it's only confidence within limits.0
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