Episode 11 - Tech Support Scams: How to avoid them and what to do if you fall for one

from Data Privacy Detective · host Frost Brown Todd

In this podcast, the Data Privacy Detective talks about tech support scams with Michael Severini, Director of Information Security for one of America’s large law firms, Frost Brown Todd LLC. A tech support scam can start with a phone call claiming to provide computer support and security. But increasingly this scam pops up when you click on a website and your screen freezes, with a warning page that your pc is infected and you need to call a toll-free number immediately for help. If you have ideas for more interviews or stories, please email [email protected].

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