Scam emails, phishing, passwords, ransomware, safe surfing — everything SKTS has published on staying safe online.
Most computer security failures aren't technical — they're one untrained click. The phishing email that looked real enough. The "Microsoft Security Alert" popup someone called. The password that was the same across 40 sites. The text from "USPS" that wasn't USPS. The resources below cover the patterns that show up in real Winchester repair calls, in the order Jerry would teach them.
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The three red flags in every phishing email, what to do when one lands in your inbox, and the “don't click, type it yourself” rule that prevents most attacks.
Start CourseStrong passwords, password managers, two-factor authentication — in plain English. Includes Jerry's password formula for people who don't want a manager yet.
Start CourseFake rentals, “flight change” emails, fake delivery texts, too-good-to-be-true deals. The scams that target travelers specifically.
Start CourseThe internet from the perspective of someone who didn't grow up with it. Browser basics, recognizing dangerous sites, the “close, don't click” rule.
Start CourseLonger-form Tech Talk posts that go deeper than the microcourses.
Current scam patterns — phishing emails, fake delivery texts, weak passwords, travel scams, what to do when in doubt. Real examples, current as of 2026.
Read PostBrowse the full Tech Talk blog — four new posts every month, including ongoing scam-of-the-month advisories with current Winchester-area examples.
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