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Let’s start the week with a look at the next 60 seconds on the internet. You won’t believe all the messages shared, meetings hosted, photos uploaded and more.
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How much time do you spend binging your favorite shows on streaming services? If you don’t know, check with Netflix, Hulu or Roku — because these companies certainly do.
Streaming services collect user data the same way social media companies do. But unlike social media companies, streaming services have in-depth knowledge about your tastes and viewing habits. Tap or click here to see how long it takes to binge-watch the most popular shows on streaming.
If you think you’re immune to the biggest scams making the rounds on the web, think again. Just this week, the FBI exposed a scam campaign affecting at least 150 different companies — and hackers behind it have already banked more than $15 million from their efforts.
Phishing campaigns are all about deception — so when their tactics are uncovered, hackers behind them throw everything they can at the wall to see what sticks. The result: Increasingly bizarre techniques that look more like Wile E. Coyote than a dangerous hacking spree.
Pop quiz: What percentage of American adults use social media? Think about it and I’ll tell you the answer below.
From Facebook to Twitter to Instagram and all the sites in between, we’re voluntarily giving out more information online than ever. Tap or click to get a closer look at exactly what Google knows about you and the steps to erase it.
Smart plugs may not be the first item you think of when you’re checking out smart gadgets, but maybe they should be. These handy outlet plugs are a lot more useful than you’d think.
Want to set a timer for your Christmas lights? Smart plugs can do that. Or, do you constantly forget to turn off the lamps in your den? Set your smart plugs to do it for you. Tap or click to find out eight practical smart plug uses.
Malware and spam are pretty common issues on the web. Most of us try our best to avoid infected sites, but it can be tough to do — especially when there are issues like Emotet to contend with. Bad actors behind Emotet are responsible for a storm of malware spread through spam emails that have been causing serious issues.
Facebook is no stranger to malicious activity happening on its watch. From Cambridge Analytica to under-the-table data sales, there are plenty of examples of Facebook putting profits before security.
In fact, there is plenty of reason to believe that Facebook can and will sell your data again. Tap or click here to see how to stop Facebook from tracking you all over the web.
The 2020 election is about a month away and scammers are already trying to take advantage of voters. With so much disinformation floating around online, it’s easy to get suckered into a fake donation drive or poll if you’re not paying attention.
The internet is almost like a living organism — active and buzzing whether you’re paying attention or not. So much data is exchanged over the web every second that it can almost seem impossible to keep track of everything.
Look no further than your smartphone if you want to take near-professional quality pictures. Most of the latest and greatest devices come equipped with impressive cameras that let us play amateur photographers whenever the mood strikes.
