by thelanzagroup | Mar 25, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
The word “malware” is derived from two terms: “malicious” and “software.” Software is what operates the hardware, or physical components, of your computer. Malicious—well, you probably know what that means. Hateful, spiteful, mean, nasty, mischievous, and, well, you...
by thelanzagroup | Mar 25, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
In today’s interconnected world, cybercrime has become a pervasive issue that affects individuals and businesses alike. Cybercrime encompasses a range of illicit activities, from phishing scams and identity theft to ransomware attacks and data breaches. As...
by thelanzagroup | Mar 24, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
“I’d like to chat with you, if you don’t mind.” Who talks like that! This is a typical opening line of a romance scammer. If asking to continue a conversation, most people don’t say, “If you don’t mind.” Anyone can be the victim of a romance scam, but the criminals...
by thelanzagroup | Mar 24, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
Following a recent presentation, a member of the audience told me that his mother received a phone call from a person claiming to be a grandchild who had been arrested for fishing without a license. He asked the victim not to tell other family members about the arrest...
by thelanzagroup | Mar 24, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
This scam starts with two preconceptions: first, that a grandparent will come to the aid of a grandchild in a time of crisis, and second, that most grandparents don’t live with their grandchildren, so they are not always aware of their whereabouts. The scam starts...
by thelanzagroup | Mar 23, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
Your computer has been hacked, This is according to the unsolicited phone call you receive, of course. The caller may claim that they are from a software company such as Microsoft, and that they have become aware of a breach on your computer. “Hacked” can mean...
