Your Ultimate Guide to Remote Access Fraud
Hi Geek Fans,
This month we’re taking a look at remote access fraud. This scam is dangerous as it can leave your devices open like a book for those who have access. Learn more about it so it never …
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What parental controls do to keep your family safe
Hi Geek Fans! Parental controls are a great way to keep tabs on your kids’ safety online. Here’s what they can do, why you should use them, and how to keep your kids safe even if parental controls aren’t in …
Online Banking Safety | Cheque Free 2021
ANZ cheque removal potentially opens doors for targeted scams
Hey, Geek Fans! As ANZ makes the switch to a cheque-free world, you should make the switch to safer online banking. This blog explains how the move might create opportunities for …
PHISHING SCAM ALERT | NORTON SCAM EMAIL NZ
Norton Scam Email NZ – March 2020
Hey there Geek Fans! We have had reports from some of our customers about a Norton scam email nz. We have identified the emails as a phishing scam. The scam appears to come …
Text Message Scam Alert NZ
Text Message Scam Alert NZ
We have received information that many of our customers have been targeted by a text message scam. The text message is regarding an unpaid customs charge for package delivery. Sent from an Australian number, the …
Isolation Scam Alerts NZ – Stay Safe
Isolation Scam Alerts NZ – Stay Safe During Isolation
It has been brought to our attention that before and during the isolation period caused by COVID-19, there has been a growing number of isolation scams in NZ. We deal with …
Security Tips for Isolation
Security Tips for Isolation
Over the last few years, working from home has become increasingly popular in New Zealand. Head of IWG Australia and New Zealand Damien Sheehan said, “We are entering the era of the mobile workforce and it …
Email Scam Alert | NZ 2020 | What To Do
Email Scam Alert – NZ – December 2019
Over the last 2 weeks Geeks on Wheels has noticed a growing number of email scam issues in NZ. Generally, the average number of scams that our customers experience per month is …
5 Common Ways of Getting a Computer Virus
Looking for malware removal? The best cure is prevention! There is no shortage of places on the internet where you can read about how computers get infected by a computer virus – just as there is no shortage of …
Most Famous Computer Viruses In History
A computer virus can be reasonably harmless, simply reducing your computer’s performance or displaying joke messages. Others have gotten way out of hand. Early on, even the most widespread viruses were reasonably harmless, simply the handiwork of bored geeks who …
Anitvirus-protection against Cyber Crime
Ransomware protection is an essential requirement for absolute computer security in 2019.
With Ransomware being able to target anyone, from individuals to small businesses to large organisations like government departments and hospitals, nobody is safe from the reach of this …
Macs Cannot Get Viruses: Fact or Fiction?
When it comes to Mac repair, most users think viruses will not be a part of the equation, but is this actually true? The short answer is no – Apple Macs are able to get infected by malware – …
Scams NZ – Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Them – Cyber Security
Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Scams NZ
Over the last 2 weeks Geeks on Wheels has noticed a substantial increase in the number of scams NZ directly affecting New Zealanders. In a usual month, Geeks on Wheels would generally average around …
Is anybody else reading your emails? | Geeks on Wheels Tips
New Gmail features help you keep out unwanted readers for good!
Up until now, Google has had a relaxed practice of allowing third-party app developers to read your Gmail conversations to target you with specific advertising. In the past, giving …
Windows Vista End Of Life Guide
Windows Vista is coming to the end of its life and here is how we can help you
You knew this day would come, the signs have been clear and you’ve felt that it was only a matter of time …
Keeping Your Children Safe Online
No one needs to tell you that when it comes to your children, the Internet can be a dark and scary place, but it doesn’t have to be. Yes, the Internet has changed how our children interact with the world. …
