Arr matey! 'Tis false! Ye be needin' to navigate the treacherous waters of the interweb with caution, savvy?
2024-05-15
Arr mateys, the tech sorcerer known as Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson be preachin' about yonder idea of yankin' the cord on yer contraption if ye spy a dubious pop-up message. Avast ye scallywags, protect yer booty from them treacherous scurvy dogs of the internet! Arrrrr!
Arrr matey, in this digital age, ye might find yerself at the mercy of unsolicited online advice, like poor "Barbara," who be wonderin' whether ye should pull the plug on yer computer when ye see a pop-up message. Aye, pop-ups used to be a scallywag's favorite way to sneak into a bilge rat's computer, but 'tis not as common these days. And let me tell ye, pullin' the plug ain't the right move, me hearties.Ye need to be cautious when ye see a pop-up message, as it could be a trap set by scallywags lookin' to plunder yer personal information. Instead of rushin' to unplug, close the window by clickin' the "X" button. And be on the lookout for fake pop-ups that be tryin' to trick ye into clickin' on 'em.If ye receive a pop-up because ye clicked a link to download, make sure ye can trust the file. And never call any phone numbers that be poppin' up on yer screen. The best way to protect yerself from these cyber scoundrels be to have strong antivirus software and keep it up-to-date. So, next time a pop-up appears on the horizon, remember to take a moment to think before ye act – yer cybersafety be worth it, arrr!For more tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to me free CyberGuy Report Newsletter at Cyberguy.com/Newsletter. And if ye have any questions or stories to share, let me know at Cyberguy.com/Contact.