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\"Beware<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

How cautious are you and your team with online security? You know about phishing scams, dodgy downloads, and not clicking suspicious links, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But an even sneakier new malware (that\u2019s malicious software) wants to frustrate you into giving up your Google login details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The malware doesn\u2019t have a catchy name yet, but it\u2019s part of a larger threat known as \u201cAmadey\u201d, and it\u2019s been on the rise since August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It forces your PC into something called \u201ckiosk mode\u201d (a setting often used on public computers that only lets you access one window). This allows it to lock your browser in full screen mode, hiding all your usual navigation buttons like the address bar and menus. Then you get sent to a fake Google password reset page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normally, you\u2019d just hit the Esc or F11 keys to get out of full screen mode, right? Well, not this time. It won\u2019t work if the malware has infected your PC. It wants to confuse you into thinking you must enter your password to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The password reset page will look like a real Google page. But the second you type in your details, they\u2019ll be stolen by a second piece of malware hiding in the background. Falling right into the hands of cyber criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pretty scary stuff.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s the good news: You can break free without giving up your details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your browser gets stuck in full screen mode, try hitting ALT+TAB to switch tasks, or ALT+F4 to force the window to close. Otherwise, try closing it through your task manager (CTRL+ALT+DELETE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If all else fails, just restart your PC by holding down the power button or unplugging it, then get an expert (like us) to look at the malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevention is always the best approach, though. Be wary if your computer starts behaving strangely, especially if your browser suddenly goes into full screen mode and won\u2019t let you navigate away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading attachments you aren\u2019t sure about. And as tempting as it might be to get past an annoying screen, never enter your password unless you\u2019re 100% sure the website is legit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like us to teach your team how to avoid the latest scams, we can help. Get in touch.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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