2.5 Admins 2.5 Admins 283: FSOD
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Jan 22, 2026 Discover the demise of Windows phone activation and the privacy concerns surrounding online activation processes. Delve into the alarming trend of malware using fake blue screens to trick users and how social engineering scams are evolving. Learn about techniques for recovering from bad RAM with ZFS, including the importance of data integrity and reliable backups. The hosts discuss treating all storage as potentially failing hardware and the impact of using error-correcting memory. Expect a mix of tech insights and practical tips to safeguard your systems!
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Never Paste Unknown PowerShell Commands
- Avoid pasting unknown PowerShell strings into Run dialogs.
- Treat prompts that instruct you to press Windows+R then paste as likely malicious and refuse to follow them.
Simple Keypresses Lower The Bar For Attacks
- Attackers combine social engineering with plausible UI tricks to lower suspicion and get code executed.
- Simple keypress instructions broaden the pool of victims by reducing technical barriers.
Treat Click-To-Fix Pop-Ups As Scams
- Teach users that pop-ups demanding a single click to 'fix' a device are scams.
- Encourage skepticism and to consult IT before executing instructions from alarming pop-ups.
