Protect yourself from tech support scams
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Cybercriminals and hackers have began to disguise their method of hacking by baiting users into thinking it is tech support, but it is really a scam.
Some even try to get you to pay for them to fix a nonexistent problem, while others use your alleged need for technical support to gain access to your device and install malware to obtain your personal information. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? Get Kurt’s CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.
Now complete peace of mind when dealing with scammers may be unattainable, but here are a few ways you can set some of your worries aside and protect yourself from tech support scams.
How do tech support scams work?
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