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YSK there is a software that blocks remote connection tools used by scammers! (reddthat.com)
submitted 2 days ago by God_Is_Love@reddthat.com to c/technology@beehaw.org
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The free version regularly scans your device for remote connection tools such as TeamViewer which are commonly used by scammers to get on your computer and steal your personal information. It also blocks all of these websites. This version is why I'm posting because I want people to be protected from scams that my own family have been victims of.

The premium version is only 2 dollars a month and has other features such as blocking thousands of scam websites and notifying select family members if your loved on tries to install one of these connection tools.

If you have elderly or vulnerable family members, consider installing the free version! It's so quick and could protect everything they have someday.

Seraphsecure.com

(Crossposted to other tech communities and Reddit, trying to get the word out!)

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[–] HumbleFlamingo@beehaw.org 3 points 1 day ago

Assign a guardian and get notified in real time with an email and text message when a loved one is at risk.

That actually sounds useful... the associated image kinda made me giggle at how fake it looks but the idea is really good.