{"id":1205,"date":"2020-10-01T16:28:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T23:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2020-10-01T16:28:18","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T23:28:18","slug":"warning-to-those-using-windows-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/warning-to-those-using-windows-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning to Those Using Windows 7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you are a Windows 7 user still, you need to hear this. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Apparently, there’s an e-mail scam going around, stating a free Windows 10 upgrade. These e-mails too often look legit, as they utilize the same logos and signatures. They include a handful of links for the user to click, claiming when you put in your e-mail and password, you’ll be given a free upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Tom’s Guide<\/a>, “Cofense says that once you input your credentials, the scam site bounces you to a real Microsoft page informing you that, yes indeed, “Support for Windows 7 has ended.” (It ended in January 2020.)” <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These e-mail scams are created by hackers to sneak into your credentials to steal any and all personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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photo source: Cofense<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While there are ways of getting a free Windows 10 upgrade, Microsoft will not e-mail you links randomly. Always check the Sender e-mail by clicking on the name. Also, don’t click on links sent by people you do not know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When in doubt, throw it out.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions regarding Windows 10, call us at\u00a01-800-620-5285<\/a>. \u00a0Karls Technology is a nationwide computer service company with offices in many major cities. This blog post was brought to you from our staff at the\u00a0Phoenix Computer Repair Service. If you need\u00a0computer repair in Phoenix, AZ<\/a>\u00a0please call our local office at\u00a0(602) 445-9862<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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