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We specialize in highy-responsive proactive computer support, IT security, and data back-up and recovery services for small and medium-sized companies who require better results from their technology investments.

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DON'T CLICK on It! - A Tip from ASG

August 13, 2018

You're working at your computer when all of the sudden � BAM! � you get a pop-up notification that your PC is infected with a virus and you must "click here" to run a scan or install antivirus software. This is a common scareware tactic used by hackers to get you to click and download a virus. (You should know we would NEVER deliver that type of pop-up to you!)

Often it will appear to be a system alert or a Microsoft operating system alert. Regardless of how legitimate it looks, NEVER click on the site or the pop-up. The safest thing to do is close your browser; do not click on the X, "Close" or "Cancel" button in the pop-up or on the site because clicking on anything on the page or pop-up will trigger a virus download. If that won't work, bring up your task manager (hold Control + Alt + Delete on a PC and Command + Option + Esc to "Force Quit" on a Mac) and close the web browser or application where it appeared. Next, notify your IT department (us!) that this has happened so we can double-check with a legitimate scan if your computer was infected.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 203-440-4413.

Helping to keep your business safe from hackers.

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