Computer/Facebook security scam
Something to watch out for - I've had five people with this problem in the last five days.
If you are online, especially on Facebook, and your screen gets taken over with information apparently from the Microsoft Windows Security Centre, saying your computer is infected and that you should call an 0800 number (see the attached picture) - DO NOT RING THAT NUMBER.
Your computer is not infected, the image on the screen is just a 'Notification' and does not pose a threat - the problems start if you ring the number and do what the people on the other end tell you to do.
To get rid of the 'Notification', close the web browser, if you can't do that, restart your computer, if you can't access the Start button on your screen, tap the Windows button on your keyboard, if all else fails, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds - this will fully shut off your computer - wait a few seconds and start your computer again and the scam screen should be gone. Consider turning off/blocking all browser notifications.
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.2% ... It is complicated
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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50% Human-centred experience and communication
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18.8% Critical thinking
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31.3% Resilience and adaptability
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0% Other - I will share below!
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