- Do not call numbers that that appear in pop-ups warning your computer is infected/compromised/&c. It is a scam.
- Do not believe web pages that say your computer is infected/compromised/slow and to download X now to fix. It is a scam.
- Do not accept calls from Apple Support/Windows Support/Microsoft/IRS. It is a scam.
- Do not call the first support number you find in a search. It is an ad.
- Do not believe emails that say they have your password or phone number and video of you misbehaving, or that there is a bomb. It is a scam.
- Do not believe emails that require you to enter your username and password to see an attachment. It is a scam.
- Do not believe emails that say your account has been suspended. It is most likely a scam.
- Do not click on Unsubscribe in a email in another language or advertising Viagra or from an outfit with whom you’ve never dealt. It will only get you on more spam lists.
- Do not install Flash Player. It is a huge security risk
- Do not install programs or extensions or add-ons from outside your platform’s official source unless you have a Very Good Reason and you know exactly what it does and trust the source you are clicking with all of your life’s information.
- Do not trust sites that are missing the lock icon in the address bar.
- Do not share anything in an email or chat that you wouldn’t want to see in the news or shared with your family, friends, and coworkers.
- Do not repost something you haven’t verified. When you share a lie, you are the liar.
- Do have a unique, strong password for every site.
- Do use a password manager (Keychain, LastPass, Dashlane).
- Do apply updates.
- Do wait for the .1 release to do upgrades.
- Do ask if you are unsure.
Will update from time to time.
Join me and the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston as we celebrate at our annual spring fundraising Gala! This year will feature a cocktail party atmosphere with pop-up performances by Alistair Donkin and featured Society performers throughout the evening. Enjoy “pops of sillery” (champagne), light bites, and the wonderful songs of Gilbert & Sullivan while bidding on the silent auction, trying your luck on the wine pull, and enjoying a parade of G&S costumes.