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.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.5% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.9% Hmm, maybe?
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10.6% Yes!
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How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
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Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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