“Appy” Hour is a free session where you can get one-on-one assistance with your phone, tablet or computer problems. We can also help identify scams such as the one below noted in this weekend’s news.
Book your half-hour session at Reception and take your ticket to remind you of the day and time of your slot. Bring your device to your session and bring your passwords too!
The current times are:
- Monday 10:45 – 11:15 Elena (Windows, Android)
- Monday 11 am – 12:30 pm Tom (Windows, Android)
- Tuesday 12 – 1 pm Helen (iPhones, Apple computers, Windows)
- Tuesday 12:30 – 1 pm Elena (Windows, Android)
- Tuesday 1 – 1:30 pm Helen (iPhones, Apple computers, Windows)
- Wednesday 10 – 11 am Maggie (Windows computers, Android devices)
- Wednesday 12:30 – 1:30 pm Helen (iPhones, Apple computers, Windows)
- Friday 12:30 – 1 pm Ben (Windows, Linux and Apple Mac computers, Android and Apple devices).
Scammers target Australians with ‘free’ tai chi classes ad to trick them into downloading malware
The ABC News reported this scam over the weekend with this summary (read the article here):
- Scammers are targeting Australians with advertisements for ‘free’ tai chi classes to trick them into downloading malware (malicious software) capable of stealing money off their devices.
- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a nationwide alert for the scam.
- Scamwatch has received an uptick of reports about this type of scam, with people reporting losses of $5,000 on average.
Keep safe – only download apps to your phone from the appropriate app store. Check Scamwatch for more online safety advice.
Helen Smith
“Appy” Hour team coordinator
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