Don't scam yourself with the tricks hackers don't want me to share

Phew, you're finally solving your problem, but hold up! You've just walked into a "scam-yourself" attack. Cybercreeps use this clever strategy to trick you into compromising your tech so they don't have to do the dirty work.

How bad is it?

Why do these scams work so well? When something's broken, our instinct is to rush and fix it as quickly as possible. Now, add to this the fact you're going through the steps yourself so it feels like you're in control. That's exactly what makes these tricks so dangerous.

How they snag you

How to protect yourself

These scammers are savvy, but you can outsmart them.

Be careful what you copy and paste: Never copy commands from unknown sources into your computer's terminal or command prompt. That's a classic malware delivery tactic.

Let's say the worst happens.

Despite being careful, you fell for it. Don't panic, just act fast to limit the damage:

Get tech-smarter on your schedule

Award-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.

Copyright 2025, WestStar Multimedia Entertainment. All rights reserved.