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The Scam of A-Tech Network

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Stuart Ashenbrenner Apple Security Researcher April 12, 2017 There are so many different scams out there today. We hear about it every day. It’s been spoken about in lengths on CNN, NBC, FOX, radio, magazines, blogs, and the list goes on and on. Being in the tech community, I’ve gotten to see a very interesting side to the world of scam artists, in an over-the-web forum. There is one in particular that has been wreaking havoc for computer users, but let’s face it, if you aren’t using a computer yet, then you won’t be reading this. No harm, no foul. The scam I have seen in the largest volume in recent years, hands down, has to be A-Tech Network Solutions , or as their company is named, A-Tech Network LLC. They claim to sell you anti-virus protection, and they “want to keep you from getting any other viruses.” This issue was first brought to me when I was still working as a computer technician. The customer provided a trove of information. When I receive i