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Spoofing is one of the latest tricks scammers have up their sleeves, and they’re getting seriously good at it.
Spoofed phone numbers and websites that look exactly like the real thing are tricking people all over the country. A recent example was so effective it even drew the attention of the FBI. Tap or click here to find out what sparked this FBI alert.
Data breaches and leaks seem to be happening more often these days. In most breaches, you need to worry about sensitive information getting stolen and sold on the Dark Web to people who will use it for identity theft.
There’s never been a better time to stay connected with people than right now. Many of the friends you had back in school most likely went their own way after graduation. In the past, you’d probably never hear from them again.
It’s 2020 and you know what that means, right? Yep, it’s an election year.
If you’ve been paying attention, you know things are starting to heat up. Just this week people in the great state of Iowa had the first chance to exercise their right to vote.
We’ve seen a lot of news about Ring video doorbells lately. None of it good.
For example, we recently learned hackers found a way to take control of Ring devices that have microphones and built-in cameras. Not only that, but thousands of Ring passwords were leaked online. Tap or click here for all the gory details.
Happy birthday, iPad. A decade ago, Steve Jobs announced what came to be one of Apple’s premier devices, a tablet that straddles the line between smartphone and laptop.
When iPads first got their start, they only offered up to 64GB memory and were 9.7 inches, weighing in at 1.6 pounds. Today, you can get an iPad Pro with a full TB of memory at 12.9 inches, weighing 1.4 pounds. Talk about an upgrade! Tap or click to see the first thing you should do when you buy a new iPad.
Apps and smartphones have fundamentally changed the way we interact with the world. Instead of taking taxis, we call an Uber or Lyft. Instead of going to the grocery store, we get food delivered by Grubhub or Amazon. And when we travel, forget hotels — it’s all about Airbnb.
Updated 02/03/2020 to include new information about data sharing and Control Center limitations.
Home security has gotten a huge boost in recent years from new technology. Even your doorbell is getting smarter.
Data breaches are just one step in a multi-pronged attack on your digital life. When your personal information gets stolen, that’s usually only the opening salvo. What follows after can be anything from targeted harassment and spam to full-blown ransom emails.
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