Make it harder for the next 'helpful caller' to gain control.
What to do
- Keep automatic updates on for OS, browser and antivirus
- Enable real-time protection and Tamper Protection
- Use a non-admin daily account for banking on Windows / macOS
- Save the rule: 'No legitimate company will ever ask me to install remote-access software'
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Jordan DicksonFounder, CyberSecurityGuides
Founder of CyberSecurityGuides, writing practical, jargon-free guides that help everyday people recover from and protect against online attacks.
Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers