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I have semi retired from computer servicing and will only be seeing clients by appointment only. I no longer do on-site repairs unless they are for special needs. All computers and laptops will need to be brought to me and please phone ahead as I am unable to do cold calls due to other commitments Thank you for your understanding 😊

2026 is now upon us & here at Computerprotec I have just received a selection of student laptops, HP Zbooks, Asus & Microsoft. They all come loaded with Windows 11 an Office suite & anti-virus software. Complete with chargers & 3 months limited warranty. These will sell quickly as they are high end models if you want to know more give me a call for more onformation

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Spoof Sextortion Emails - what are they and what are they tryong to do. Sextortion scams are when an attacker sends emails to people stating that their computer is hacked and that the attackers have been recording the screen and we**am as the user visits adult sites. The scammers then blackmail the recipients by stating they will release the videos if they do not receive a payment in bitcoins. It is important for users to learn about these new scams as they have been very successful in scaring recipients into making payments. Therefore, if you receive an email like this, do not freak out and simply delete the email and then perform a thorough scan of your computer using an antivirus program.

Sample:
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I'm a member of an international hacker group.

As you could probably have guessed, your account [email address] was hacked, because I sent message you from your account.

Now I have access to all your accounts!
For example, your password for [insert service/password]

Within a period from July 30, 2018 to October 9, 2018, you were infected by the virus we've created, through an adult website you've visited.
Moreover, we've gotten full damps [sic] of these data.

We are aware of your little and big secrets...yeah, you do have them. We saw and recorded your doings on p**n websites. Your tastes are so weird, you know..

But the key thing is that sometimes we recorded you with your we**am, syncing the recordings with what you watched!
I think you are not interested show this video to your friends, relatives, and your intimate one...

Transfer $800 to our Bitcoin wallet: 1GdegtNpYcvoCPsMmyiSkZARDdAmYuXGXU
If you don't know about Bitcoin please input in Google "buy BTC". It's really easy.

I guarantee that after that, we'll erase all your "data" :)

A time will start once you read this message. You have 48 hours to pay the above-mentioned amount.

Your data will be erased once the money are transferred.
If they are not, all your messages and videos recorded will be automatically sent to all your contacts found on your devices at the moment of infection.

You should always think about your security.
We hope this case will teach you to keep secrets.

Delete email do not click on link & do a full antivirus scan as a backup. Don't give these mongrels your money Please tell other people you know it may just save them lots of money as well

Seeing a lot of damaged laptop screens lately mainly from students. It's not because they are clumsy most of the time they are damaged by others. Having a good carry case is very important for protection, don't go for the tight hugging type of case as the power supply won't fit comfortably and don't make it too large as that can also hinder protection. One of the best bag maker is Targus not cheap but made especially for laptops. Putting a laptop into a school bag is also not safe as the laptop can be damaged by large books pressing up against the back of the screen and also it's a weight issue for the student.