Malware, Fake CAPTCHAs & Hacked Networks: Security Nightmares from the Repair Bench - S3 Ep4

Think your computer has been hacked? This week on The Computer Repair Academy Podcast, we’re diving into malware, scams, compromised accounts, and some of the security threats technicians are seeing right now.

In the Tech News Report, Jeremy breaks down fake CAPTCHA attacks that trick users into running malicious commands, browser extensions that can steal credentials, and serious UniFi security vulnerabilities affecting network equipment.

Then, On the Repair Bench, we tackle three real-world security problems: a PC infected through a fake CAPTCHA, an email account that kept sending suspicious messages even after the password was changed, and a customer who accidentally gave a fake “Microsoft Support” technician remote access to their computer.

This week’s Product Feature is NordVPN, where we look at what a VPN actually does, where it fits into a broader security strategy, and why it’s useful without treating it like a magic security solution.

Finally, From the Office Desk, we talk about one of the most important responsibilities in computer repair: protecting customer data and creating a clear data-handling policy for your shop.

So whether you’re a home user, technician, IT professional, or repair business owner, this episode is packed with practical security lessons, repair advice, and real-world takeaways you can use immediately.

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