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Help re a possible scam re my computer's local hostname
I got a pop-up on my computer that says:
"This computer’s local hostname “Keiths-iMac-Retina-5K-27-inch-Mid-2019.local” is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to “Keiths-iMac-Retina-5K-27-inch-Mid-2076.local”.
To change the local hostname, open System Settings, go to General > Sharing, then click “Edit” and type the name in the “Local hostname” field."
I got this last week, and my first reaction was that something was wrong with it. It my computer has been in use on this network for many years. I suspect this is an attempt to allow someone else access to my computer or???
What should I do? Keith [Edited: "Personal Information"]
ps. I am not that interested in what "the community" might say--I'd like to hear from an expert who works for Xfinity
pps. Neither of the "topic" choices comes remotely close to fitting my problem
XfinityVianney
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15 days ago
Thank you for reaching out and creating a new post. I hope you are doing well, besides the recent pop-up, which I see was concerning. It's always a good idea to be aware of any bad pop-ups for fraudulent online activity. If it does sound or feel right, I certainly would not engage with this pop-up. Have you noticed any alerts on other devices or any changes since then?
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