Wax Computer Consulting

03/16/2026

Hynix PC2700S-25330 512MB (256MB x 2) DDR 333MHz CL2.5 SODIMM RAM

01/16/2026

The Threat: Fake CAPTCHAs
Cybercriminals have developed a new way to bypass traditional security filters by using fake CAPTCHAs (the "I am not a robot" boxes). Unlike legitimate CAPTCHAs that ask you to click on images of traffic lights, buckets, or crosswalks, this malicious version will claim that your browser is having an issue and instruct you to perform a series of keyboard shortcuts to "verify" your identity (see the attached photos).

How the Attack Works:

The Prompt: A pop-up appears claiming you need to "Complete these verification steps".

The Instructions: It asks you to press a sequence of keys (for example: Windows Key + R, then Ctrl + V, followed by Enter).
The Attacker's Outcome: These shortcuts are designed to open your computer's command terminal and paste a hidden malicious script. If executed, this allows attackers to install malware, steal login credentials, or deploy ransomware your computer/network.

What You Need to Do:

Be Skeptical: A legitimate website or CAPTCHA will never ask you to use keyboard shortcuts like Windows + R or ask you to paste code into your computer.

Close the Tab: If you encounter a page asking for these actions, close your browser window immediately.

If You Belief Your Device May Have Been Compromised Already: If you have already followed such instructions, please disconnect your device from the Wi-Fi/Ethernet and contact the me or another IT professional. Do not continue using the device for any reason.

08/04/2024

This looks legit, right? Wrong!

Telltale signs in email itself: No subject, sent from a gmail.com account instead of norton.com email address, sent as mass email, attachment sent instead of body text with company logo

Telltale signs in attachment: No company logo, too much capitalization, reverse phone number lookup reveals that the phone number is a VOIP number serviced by SKYPE P2P - BANDWIDTH - SVR, there is an Order ID for a mass email, Signed Norton instead of a specific customer service representative

08/04/2024

How to spot a scam - Part 1

If you receive a call from a computer support company to help you identify or fix an issue with your computer, and you do not have a contract with said company, hang up. They are a scammer.

DO NOT LET THEM HAVE REMOTE ACCESS TO YOUR COMPUTER.

If you are unsure if the call is legit, gather whatever information you can, especially contact info. Explain that you do not have time to address this now and that you will call back at a time more convenient for you. If they insist that this must be taken care of now, hang up.

Please share this information with me, and I can explain in detail why this is not a legit call.

Support companies do not reach out to end users without you initiating contact.

Send a message to learn more

12/03/2023

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01/19/2022

Latest scam - fake bill. There are a few telltale signs that this is fake:
1. The drop-down for addressees shows me as a BCC recipient.
2. Parentheses around each group of numbers in "Help Desk #"
3. No link to a payment website in 2022.
4. They missed out on some math in the "billing" details.
5. Bad grammar - "You have 24 HOURS to refund this change from the date of the transaction without being charges."

01/19/2022

03/22/2021

New scam alert, fake DMV message. Clicking the link brings you to a webpage that resembles an actual NYS DMV page. However, the address is the easy way to tell this is fake. Real government agency pages will read as: ######x.ny.gov. If you don't see ".gov" at the end, then you are not on a government agency webpage.

04/16/2020

So, in the passed few weeks I have been sent links to articles or videos that have misinformation in them. These items themselves are not scams, but they are being sent out by scammers to create chaos and disrupt the flow of true facts.

I have been asked how to spot these items as misinformation. It isn't always easy to tell. However, there are some red flags...

1.The easiest one to see is when you receive a text, link, or video that says to share it with everyone you know immediately.

2. Some too good to be true claim is being made, i.e. -
a. You have won a big prize. Call this number to collect.
b. You have inherited x millions of dollars from a Nigerian prince.
c. Send this to everyone you know, Microsoft is checking new tracking software and will send you a check for x dollars for participating.

3. Don't accept friend request from so-and-so because they are a hacker and will hack your Facebook account.

4. There is a problem with x account, call this number or log into account to resolve this issue.

5. Blah, blah, blah...new virus, etc., etc

That's just a few of the examples. There are also items of misinformation that do not have these blatant red flags. In this day and technological age, there is actually fake news, or more exact bias reporting.

I am reminded of a story my dad told me during the cold war. It wasn't an actual news story, but an example of how point of view or spin could produce very different headlines. The story was this...the USA and USSR had a race. USA won the race and the headline in American newspapers read, "US Beats Russians In Race." The headline in Russian newspapers read, "Russia Comes In 2nd, US Comes In Next To Last."

So, what do you do? The answer is at you fingertips, search for the truth. Use Google or another search engine and try to find the answers. Seek out fact- checking websites like snopes.com. Look at both sides when there is bias reporting. Take the time and do not rush to forward or share possible misinformation.

If you don't have the time or you are not sure how to go about finding the truth, DO NOT SEND to everyone. Find someone you trust and send it only to them and ask their opinion. I hope this helps. Stay safe everyone.

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