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E-Mail Hoax - Fraudulent UPS E-Mails Try to Deliver Malware
Fraudulent e-mails that claim to be from United Parcel Service (UPS)
are now sweeping through inboxes so keep your eyes open for them.
These e-mails usually contain a phony tracking numb er in the
subject heading, and lead you to believe that a UPS shipment could
not be delivered. You're then instructed to open up the attachment
to correct the delivery address, print out a waybill or invoice, and
pick up the package from a UPS office. See an example of a UPS scam
e-mail below:
The attachment features an icon that makes it appear to be a
Microsoft Word document, but if PC users click on it, it actually
downloads Malware—short for malicious software. (This does not
affect Mac users.) Malware may disable your firewall, look for and
steal credit card and bank account details, or make screen snapshots
to allow hackers continued access to your computer.
You can read the official UPS statement about this scam and find out
how to check the authenticity of notification messages by visiting:
http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/about/news/service_updates/virus_us.html
If you receive a suspicious e-mail like this, delete it and do
not open the attachment. This attack underlines the importance
of thinking twice before you open an attached file, even if it
appears to come from a reputable organization. It may be worth the
few extra minutes to check out how genuine an attachment is by
contacting the sender by phone or e-mail. If you use e-mail, key in
the address yourself rather than using the "Reply'" button. This
also serves as a reminder to always keep your Internet security
program updated, which offers protection through virus definition
updates.
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Fall NUs
It's here and it's BIG! The Big 10 Network is now available on
NU-Telecom's Digital Video TV in New Ulm, Redwood Falls and
Springfield. Tune into channel 212 for the best of the Big 10
Conference coverage. You'll see live events, classic games,
coaches' shows and more!
Is your family's computer ready for the
new school year? If not, now is a great time to take advantage of
NU-Telecom's back-to-school savings. Get $10 off a computer tune-up
or 1 month free 1 MB FETCH with the purchase of a new computer.
Stop by to check out our computer selection or let us help you
create a custom-built to fit your needs. It's also a great time to
stock up on computer accessories at 25% off.
Fall also means season premiers are just around the
corner. See your favorites in high-definition, only $9.95 per month
beginning October 1st. Stay tuned for new HD channel additions
coming soon, too! Call today and ask about free installation.
Watch for more information and the grand opening of
our new technology store, located at 15 Berens Boulevard in New
Ulm. This new location will offer a full line of computer and
technical products and services.
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Ask The Help Desk - What's The Easiest Way To Scroll Through
Webpages?
Question:
I've been using the left button on my mouse to drag the scroll bar
up and down when I view webpages, but is there an easier way?
Answer: Yes, there are actually several other ways to scroll
through webpages that you might want to try. You can use the wheel
on your mouse (if you have one) to move the scroll bar up and down,
or use your mouse to click on the arrow keys above and below the
scroll bar.
If you'd prefer to give your mouse a rest, you can use the "Page Up"
and "Page Down" keys on your keyboard. Another option is to use the
spacebar for scrolling. To scroll down while viewing a webpage,
simply press the spacebar. To scroll up, hold the "Shift" key and
press the spacebar. This shortcut works for Internet Explorer 7,
Safari, and Firefox.
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Sites Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out In September
Laptop Screening At Airports
http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/simplifying_laptop_bag_procedures.shtm - This
site highlights the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA)
new “checkpoint friendly” laptop bag procedures. The updated process
enables you to keep your laptop in its bag during screening if a
clear x-ray image of the laptop can be obtained. Manufacturers have
stepped up to the challenge of designing appropriate bags, and the
site features photos of both “OK” and "not OK” styles. Visit the
site to learn more about the do's and don'ts of streamlined
screening.
Recipe Repository
http://www.prevention.com/recipes - What's for dinner? Or
breakfast? Or your next holiday party? The answers are just clicks
away on this recipe-packed site. Search by nutritional benefits,
cooking method, prep time, or star ingredient. And check out the
bonus features like Daily Recipe, Tools and Quizzes, and Free
Newsletters for even more food and cooking information.
Sport-ese
http://www.sportscliche.com - The Olympics are over and fall
sports are in full swing. Are you on top of your game when it comes
to knowledge of sports clichés and jargon? If not, you'll want to
visit this site, which lists those phrases you tend to hear again
and again in a variety of sports situations—teams on the rise, a
lost game, in the locker room, etc. You can even look up phrases
you've heard in a non-sports context, or take the site's quiz to
determine your sports cliché savvy.
Cyber Safety
http://www.fosi.org - The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI)
is an organization that works to make the online world safer for
children and their families. The website includes information about
FOSI's activities, events, and projects, as well as resources for
parents, children, web developers, teachers, and policy makers.
Useful tools for parents include The Parents' Child Protection
Guide, Children's Bill of Rights, and a Family Online Safety
Contract that can be printed for parents and kids to sign.
Got a Gas Guzzler?
http://www.edmunds.com/calculators/gas-guzzler.html - Tired of
spending a small fortune each time you fill up? Thinking about
trading in your van or SUV for a more fuel-efficient vehicle? This
site features a handy calculator that shows how long it will take
before you pay off the balance of a vehicle purchase, how much per
month you could expect to save on gas, and how soon you'll really
breakeven and start saving money.
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Short Tutorial - Forwarding E-mail Messages While Protecting
Address Privacy
We've all received them—e-mails that have been forwarded multiple
times and contain a long list of e-mail addresses. Unfortunately,
unscrupulous people including hackers and spammers can harvest these
addresses. To prevent this from occurring when you forward e-mails,
follow the steps below to use the Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy) feature.
This allows you to send messages to many recipients without
displaying their addresses and compromising their privacy.
Forwarding E-mail Messages With Bcc When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Outlook Express 6
- Computer Operating System: Windows XP SP2 Home Edition
1.
With the selected e-mail open, click on the "Forward" button on the
toolbar.
2. If
the "Bcc" field is not visible, select "View" from the menu bar and
then select "All Headers" from the resulting drop-down menu. The
"Bcc" field will now be visible below the "Cc" field.
3.
Click on the "Bcc" button and a list of all saved recipient e-mail
addresses will appear. You can choose from this list or you can
manually enter the e-mail addresses of your chosen recipients.
4. As
a courtesy to others, highlight and then delete the "From" and "To"
addresses within the body of the e-mail so spammers don't harvest
these addresses.
5. It
is a good idea to enter your personal e-mail address in the "To"
field as often times spam filters will catch messages that do not
have an address in the "To" field.
6.
Click the "Send" button on the toolbar.
Forwarding E-mail Messages With Bcc When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Windows Mail
- Computer Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
1.
With the selected e-mail open, click on the "Forward" button on the
toolbar.
2. If
the "Bcc" field is not visible, select "View" from the menu bar and
then select "All Headers" from the resulting drop-down menu. The
"Bcc" field will now be visible below the "Cc" field.
3.
Click on the "Bcc" button and a list of all saved recipient e-mail
addresses will appear. You can choose from this list or you can
manually enter the e-mail addresses of your chosen recipients.
4. As
a courtesy to others, highlight and then delete the "From" and "To"
addresses within the body of the e-mail so spammers don't harvest
these addresses.
5. It
is a good idea to enter your personal e-mail address in the "To"
field as often times spam filters will catch messages that do not
have an address in the "To" field.
6.
Click the "Send" button on the toolbar.
Forwarding E-mail Messages With Bcc When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0
- Computer Operating System: Windows XP SP2 Home Edition and
Windows Vista Home Premium
1.
With the selected e-mail open, click on the "Forward" button on the
toolbar.
2. If
the "Bcc" field is not visible, select the down arrow to the left of
the word "To" in the "To" field. The "Bcc" field will now be
visible.
3.
Enter the e-mail addresses of your chosen recipients.
4. As
a courtesy to others, highlight and then delete the "From" and "To"
addresses within the body of the e-mail so spammers don't harvest
these addresses.
5. It
is a good idea to enter your personal e-mail address in the "To"
field as often times spam filters will catch messages that do not
have an address in the "To" field. To do this, click on the empty
box below the "Bcc" field and the "To" field will appear. Then enter
your e-mail address.
6.
Click the "Send" button on the toolbar.
Forwarding E-mail Messages With Bcc When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Apple's Mail 2.1.1 and Address Book 4.0.4
- Computer Operating System: Macintosh OS X 10.4.9
1.
With the selected e-mail open, click on the "Forward" button on the
toolbar.
2. If
the "Bcc" field is not visible, select "View" from the menu bar and
then select "Bcc Address Field" from the resulting drop-down menu.
The "Bcc" field will now be visible below the "Cc" field.
3.
Add the addresses of the recipients that you would like to receive
the forwarded e-mail to the "Bcc" field.
4. As
a courtesy to others, highlight and then delete the "From" and "To"
addresses within the body of the e-mail so spammers don't harvest
these addresses.
5. It
is a good idea to enter your personal e-mail address in the "To"
field as often times spam filters will catch messages that do not
have an address in the "To" field. To do this, click on the empty
"To" field and then enter your e-mail address.
6.
Click the "Send" button on the toolbar.
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