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neonzephyrooc:

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This is not YYH related, but I just felt like you guys need to be aware.

I received a call today from a blocked number, who claimed they were from Windows Security Center. The person on the phone - who had a very heavy accent - said that they had noticed that my computer had been downloading malicious content while I was browsing the internet _{(which how could they even fucking know in the first place)}. He then asked me to turn on my computer _{(which it already was, but that’s besides the point)} and told me to click and hold the Windows key and the ‘R; key, which opens up the Run window. He then wanted me to enter the following: eventvwr (this stands for “event viewer” which lets you see info about hard/software, system problems, and security on your OS).

This is where I hung up.

Because, you see, what this asshole didn’t know is that my dad is and IT guy, so I know a few tricks. What he was trying to do was gain remote access to my computer, but do I look like a bitch? _{Don’t answer that.}

Unfortunately, some people are - that’s why I’m making this post, so you don’t end up being anybody’s bitch. And it’s not like these assholes just sprang up yesterday; according to my extensive Google research _{(it wasn’t that extensive, I just like being dramatic)} they’ve been around at least since 2009.

If you want to know what they sound like, click here for a YouTube video of an actual phone conversation between some dude and a would-be hacker (there is profanity).

Microsoft has confirmed that they are a hacker group, and have some preventative tips, though really - it’s 2013, y’all should already know. If you have been scammed or know someone who’s been scammed by these douche bags, click here or here.

Signal boost, or don’t. Don’t let me run your life; I just felt you should be aware.

As I write this, I am installing an anti-virus program to a student’s computer. If you don’t know, I work our campus’s student IT desk, and I am the sole student worker for pretty much the entire summer term. 

This. Shit. Is. Serious.

If you get these bastards calling you: Hang. Up. Immediately. (Alternatively, swear vuglarly at them or prank them in some way, and then hang up. Just don’t do what they ask.)

If someone gains remote access to your computer. You. Are. Fucked. Not just the computer. You. You have passwords and personal information on it, unless you’re insanely paranoid or never use it. Even then, don’t take the chance. 

Windows will **NEVER** call you like this. If you think your computer has a virus or is acting funny, take it in to a tech. Places like Micro Center and other small chains are good alternatives to Best Buy (though sometimes even more expensive). Or, if you’re a college student, take it to your campus IT, as they’re often free (we are). 

This IS still going around, too. My housemate’s dad JUST got a call like this last week. Signal boost the shit out of this. 

Or, y’know, don’t answer the phone <.<  If there’s a number, and you don’t know it, research it.