Speaker 1
Hi. Um, I have a general question. Um, I, I received a notification from Spectrum that there was some kind of odd activity on my Wi-Fi and they [silence] Yeah, it was kind of fishy, and so that's why I called, and they wanted me to call the computer geek, which I found very, very weird to pick up the phone and like know what's wrong with your computer. So I was scared to pick up the phone, so I wasn't sure if it was a scam. Hi, um, I have a general question. Um, I, I received a notification from Spectrum that there was some kind of odd activity on my Wi-Fi and they [silence] Yeah, it was kind of fishy, and so that's why I called, and they wanted me to call the computer geek, which I found very, very weird to pick up the phone and like know what's wrong with your computer. So I was scared to pick up the phone, so I wasn't sure if it was a scam.
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Speaker 2
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Speaker 1
Suggested that I, um, that I call, uh, to see about getting my router checked. Is that something that y'all do or like how's that work? Um, yes, but I think it was I think it had to do with an app that I downloaded and then deleted. Um, actually don't have it with me. [ silence]
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Speaker 2
um your wi-fi um is secure right okay um there is no uh may I ask the model number of your Linux device ma'am okay so because we need to know and then we need to check what possible needed settings on your device okay of your Linux router but as long as your router is secured like you have password to connect then that's no problem with that and by the way um the that email is really from spectrum it's not a a spam email or
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Speaker 1
I called two different, I called two different numbers with Spectrum to make sure and that and they did both representatives verified for me that that email was sent to me. I thought it was strange too. So, that's why I, you know, called around trying to determine. It just says, Spectrum has been notified of a potential security issue with your internet service. And then, you know, it goes on from,
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Speaker 2
A phishing email. So that is really from them. They confirmed. okay because um I don't know how they um check that ma'am and how they check if they um like how do you check um the activity. D if they don't have access to your router. uh huh.
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Speaker 1
I went to the website and found two different phone numbers and called those. [silence] What's on it is it says a device using your network may be infected by malicious software often disguised as a legitimate program or file. [silence] And then it gives a list of recommendations.
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Speaker 2
okay and but um what's on the email again ma'am yes so what are their recommendation I think
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Speaker 1
Consider taking your computers and mobile devices to a repair professional. Update all operating systems, make sure all routers, modems, cameras, et cetera, are updated. Change passwords to email accounts, banking, and other financial sites after the devices have been cleared of any virus or malware. So if I did if I did download a bad app, it wouldn't be able to access the Wi-Fi because because it's password protected? That's right, that's what happened.
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Speaker 2
Okay. So, long as you did not like give your Wi-Fi password to anyone, ma'am, only member of the families. And I think that's no problem with that. No, it depends on that app, man, because most app will be used the access to the phone, not on the Wi-Fi. It will be more on the.
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Speaker 1
I feel like my phone's connected to the Wi-Fi. When I. So if it was a malicious app, could it access my, my Wi-Fi? Okay. I had I received two separate email from Spectrum one last Friday and one last Saturday, and the last representative I talked to told me that if there was was continuing to be a problem that I would be continuing to get emails.
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Speaker 2
You're home, where you installed the app. mm mm yes it's connected to the Wi-Fi but it won't affect your Wi-Fi mostly not good apps only affects um computer I know phones when it's if you downloaded it onto your phone. oh no ma'am. If I were you to change your password, I recommend you change whatever response you already had.
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Speaker 1
Um, so since I'm not getting those emails anymore, I'm hoping that that means that it's the at, the problem is corrected. Um, would you suggest that I call back when I have all the router information? And, and, and what would we be checking the router for? And what would we be checking the router for? Okay, so, if there's a firewall, then it should I shouldn't have to I shouldn't have to be worried about the app doing anything.
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Speaker 2
uh... uh... uh... The network, okay. Um, what's the model number? And the serial number. Yeah, yes, sir. I'm sorry. Um, the check if you have uh, if it's secured if the firewall is on. But I do believe the firmware, ma'am, that by default firewall is on. Um. Um yes ma'am. Uh... uh... but just a suggestion,
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Speaker 1
Well, according to what I read, it was a legit app, but it must not have been because I don't know what else could have triggered this. Because I did do a search on it, but I don't know. Okay, so when I get home, I will call back with that router information, and then I guess... All right. Okay. All right, but it's... [silence] Okay. Okay. All right, okay, I requested your help. See you soon.
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