Thats was my first thought. Microsoft advise to click onto their actual website to see any updates.I would have thought if it were legit, it would have the correct name of the account holder, not just hello. That should be the first thing you check with scam emails.
I don't know if anyone is interested, but, Microsoft Defender has an inbuilt "Crapware Blocker" which just needs to be enabled it can be turned off again if necessary. Only applies to W10.Convenience or safety ...
Owing to Covid this year I've been using Supermarket online deliveries and have accounts with four supermarkets and some other shops. I chose strong passwords but over the months of frequent sign-ins to get slots or make changes I allowed two browsers to remember the passwords and it took only seconds to sign-in with 'autofill' .... very convenient!
I do not allow browsers to remember any passwords for important sites.
The browsers hide passwords until I submit my fingerprint (usual method) or PIN number etc. Even closing the email accounts connected with the browsers still allow the passwords to be visible (subject to fingerprint) until I stop syncs.
Maybe it's time to give up on convenience ...
oldMohawk, I think caution will rule the day.........It seems to me at least that I can deal with a little inconvenience when you consider the mess and time when you don'tConvenience or safety ...
Owing to Covid this year I've been using Supermarket online deliveries and have accounts with four supermarkets and some other shops. I chose strong passwords but over the months of frequent sign-ins to get slots or make changes I allowed two browsers to remember the passwords and it took only seconds to sign-in with 'autofill' .... very convenient!
I do not allow browsers to remember any passwords for important sites.
The browsers hide passwords until I submit my fingerprint (usual method) or PIN number etc. Even closing the email accounts connected with the browsers still allow the passwords to be visible (subject to fingerprint) until I stop syncs.
Maybe it's time to give up on convenience ...
Jonob, will this work with other security programs? I have one now that seems quite good.I don't know if anyone is interested, but, Microsoft Defender has an inbuilt "Crapware Blocker" which just needs to be enabled it can be turned off again if necessary. Only applies to W10.View attachment 150665
Richard, I think you are right, I am going to put the supermarket sign-ins and passwords into text files on a flash drive and copy and paste the info from it. After ordering stuff I will simply remove the flash drive. Slightly less convenient but safer.oldMohawk, I think caution will rule the day.........It seems to me at least that I can deal with a little inconvenience when you consider the mess and time when you don't
oldMohawk, that is a great idea! I have mine on Outlook but I think the flash drive is a right way to go!Richard, I think you are right, I am going to put the supermarket sign-ins and passwords into text files on a flash drive and copy and paste the info from it. After ordering stuff I will simply remove the flash drive. Slightly less convenient but safer.
There is no harm in trying it; I personally just use Win., Defender and have never had any issues but I do believe it's possible to overdo security. As you can see the Crap Blocker can be turned off if you have a problem or if you just want rid of it, regards, John.Jonob, will this work with other security programs? I have one now that seems quite good.
Thanks,
My Lenovo Yoga just got hacked and I had to take it and get it cleaned up!Mmmm sinse i stopped spending dosh on norton, and just use defender i have had no probs. View attachment 167211