• Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Cyber Security
    • Software & Hardware
    • Cloud Computing
  • What’s New?
  • 📞 832-295-1411
832-295-1411 info@executiveithelp.com | Client Logins
facebook
linkedin
twitter
google_plus
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Cyber Security
    • Software & Hardware
    • Cloud Computing
  • What’s New?
  • 📞 832-295-1411

Technology

SCAM OF THE WEEK: Five-Star Fraud

29 Jun 2021
0 Comment
David Fortner

 

KnowBe4 logo.
Scam of the Week banner.

SCAM OF THE WEEK:

Five-Star Fraud

Say the new browser extension that you want to download has a lot of positive reviews. These reviews may make the extension seem legitimate, but not necessarily. Cybercriminals often use fake reviews to trick users into downloading malicious browser extensions.

For example, a malicious Microsoft Authenticator extension with fake reviews was recently found in the Google Chrome Store. The extension had five reviews: three one-star reviews and two five-star reviews. The real one-star reviews warned others that the extension was malware, while the fake five-star reviews praised the extension. This is just one example of how bad guys use fake reviews to gain your trust.

So, how do you know if the cool new extension is safe to download? Follow these tips to stay safe:

  • Only download extensions from trusted publishers. Cybercriminals can easily publish extensions or apps to app stores, so make sure you know who developed the extension before you download it.
  • Be suspicious of extensions that ask you to enter sensitive information. Legitimate extension downloads may request special permissions from you, but they won’t ask you to give up sensitive information.
  • Look for negative reviews. Don’t just focus on the positive reviews. Negative or critical reviews are less likely to be fake.
Stop, Look, and Think. Don’t be fooled.
Executive IT Help Security Team
Office: 832-295-1411

Stop, Look, and Think. Don’t be fooled.

About the Author

Social Share

  • google-share

Request Information

    Categories

    • Blog
    • Services
    • Uncategorized

    Quick Menu:

    • Home
    • About
    • Managed Services
    • Cyber Security
    • Software and Hardware
    • Cloud Computing
    • Blog
    • Contact

    Recent Posts

    • US senator warns governments are spying on Apple and Google users via push notifications
    • Maine government says data breach affects 1.3 million people
    • 23andMe data theft prompts DNA testing companies to switch on 2FA by default
    • Hackers advertised 23andMe stolen data two months ago
    • Spotify spotted developing AI-generated playlists created with prompts

    Our Location:

    Executive IT Help, Inc.
    1414 South Loop W, Suite 110
    Houston, TX 77054
    832-295-1411

    Click for the BBB Business Review of this Computers - Sys Designers & Consult in Houston TX

    Managed It Services · Security · Software and Hardware · Cloud Services · Data Backup · Disaster Recovery
    Serving Houston, Pasadena, Galveston, Sugar Land, Texas City, and surrounding areas
    © Executive IT Help, Inc.