Cyber Security

Former Community Member over 5 years ago

Hi, Anyone here have experience getting an email from unknown (SPAM folder). I use Yahoomail & received an email from a random person saying that they have hacked my email account & demanding money within 48 hours or else they will lock my device after 48 hours. Is there any way to prevent from the device being locked?

0 Cevn Vibert over 5 years ago

Being pawnd is not unusual. Just change passwords on sensible frequency. Don't forget it is very rarely personal. Big databases, Smart software. Not young guys with hoodies!!
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0 Former Community Member over 5 years ago

Hi Stuart Robinson ,

Thank you for your reply.

I will change the password for the email & Microsoft account as per your recommendation/suggestion.

Besides, i will do backup & prepare boot disk as per you recommendation.
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0 Former Community Member over 5 years ago

Hi Cevn Vibert ,

Thank you for your suggestion/recommendation.

I will proceed to change the email password & block the email id that had sent this phishing email.

I will find the email id where i should forward this type of phishing emails & forward to the relevant team.

I will do change the password more frequently.
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0 Former Community Member over 3 years ago

Here is the think you should also consider if you pay what guarantee you have that they will not continue asking for more so paying is not a solution
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