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Phishing Update |
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A bad guy tries to trick you into giving out your username and password.(A fishing expedition)
If the phishing is successful your account has now been hacked.
A sophisticated phishing attempt will ask you to go to fake website whose look and feel are almost identical to the legitimate site. Since you believe you are now at "your bank" or wherever, you are probably more likely to cooperate and give out the information being requested.
Below is an update to our phishing warning
[ current Scam quick reference]
In many places on the Internet you can find tips such as this posted:
"While many legitimate emails have links included, please remember that links can be forged, too. One way to spot a forged link is to roll your mouse over the link. Many email programs will show you the real location of the link in a little bubble that pops up or at the bottom of the reading window. If there is a discrepency, don't click on the link. "
If you move your cursor over a link while using CCIL's Webmail to read email, the actual address of the link will be shown in the status bar.
(a small window does pop up also but in this case it's not what we're looking for).
Example: Move your cursor over this link but don't click on it
Update your PayPal information here
You should see "www.badguys.com" in your status bar.
If not, your status bar may be turned off. To turn it on, go to the menu bar at the top of the screen (where it shows, File Edit View etc) and click on View.
Probably the second item on the dropdown list is 'Status Bar'.
Click on 'Status Bar' to add a checkmark in front of it.
Thanks to CCIL Board member John Hamilton for passing along this tip.
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Thank you |
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WCAEA 2010 Donation
CCIL (Chester County InterLink), an all volunteer, non-profit service organization providing resources that strengthen families and builds communities, is the recipient of a generous $7,800. grant.
Thank you, West Chester Area Education Association !
Current economic conditions have increased the need for CCIL's services and simultaneously limited funding for non-profit organizations.
This grant will allow CCIL to continue to serve Chester County by providing free computers, support, and access to electronic information via the internet.
Economically disadvantaged individuals need access to digital information in order to improve their situation. Students, in particular, need computers and internet access to progress their studies in order to become productive contributors to society. Many can't afford to purchase computers or pay for commercially available internet access. CCIL is pleased to be able to help in this respect.
If you would like to make a difference in the lives of others that impact our community, please consider making your own donation to CCIL
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HAPPENINGS
Online Security Review
[security steps you should be following]
Current Email Scams
[ current Scam quick reference]
SquirrelMail Tips
Tips on how to access your CCIL e-mail from your web browser using SquirrelMail.
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Have a computer to donate?
Chester County Interlink, in conjunction with the West Chester Area School District and other community partners, are helping reallocate
used computers back into the community. The targeted recipients are students in the West Chester Area School District and their families that might
not otherwise be able to afford such equipment or Internet service. Each computer will be equipped with a free Internet account on CCIL.
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