May 19, 2021
Ransomware doesn’t make the news unless it’s a national threat like the Colonial Pipeline attack. But regardless of how big an attack is, there’s only one way to protect yourself and your organization.
May 18, 2021
When a public figure gets in trouble for an ill-advised tweet, the first thing they do is delete the post … but as we all know, that doesn’t fix the problem. Twitter thinks it may have a solution — and they’re charging $3 a month for it.
May 17, 2021
Amazon and Apple are each working towards one goal: A large-scale wireless network that doesn’t need Wi-Fi or cellular. We will spend money on their phones, cameras, trackers and more to create the network for them. It’s genius.
May 16, 2021
Paging Dr. Google! Do you suffer from cyberchondria? It’s the ailment best described as when you have any aches or pains, you immediately turn to Google for a diagnosis. New research is going to surprise you.
May 15, 2021
As a part of the $2 trillion COVID aid plan, Congress has allocated $3.2 billion in tax money to pay the monthly internet bills of Americans who lost income during the pandemic. Do you qualify?
May 14, 2021
The Colonial Pipeline is getting back up and working because they paid the hackers $5 million for a decrypting tool. But the entire fiasco could have been avoided. If you run a business, here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
May 13, 2021
Should ransomware hackers disrupt the power grid just as they’ve disrupted the East Coast gasoline pipeline, what would happen? Let’s put it this way: Once it starts, there will be no stopping it.
May 12, 2021
Until last weekend, you probably never heard of the 5,500-mile Colonial Pipeline. It’s the jugular vein of fuel flow on the East Coast — but Russian hackers shut it down. Here’s the full story.
May 11, 2021
If you haven’t noticed, there’s a global chip shortage that’s hurting airplane and auto manufacturing. It also impacts tons of electronics. Here’s why it’s getting worse.
May 10, 2021
Today we start the week with a stern warning for anyone who invests in cryptocurrencies — straight from Bank of England.
May 9, 2021
If your internet connection seems slow, don’t write it off as just your imagination. Instead, follow my advice, track down the problem and, most importantly, get what you’re actually paying for!
May 8, 2021
If you use an iPhone, it’s important that you update the phone’s operating system to iOS 14.5 as soon as possible. Here’s why.
May 7, 2021
Facebook’s Oversight Board exists to keep the social media giant in check. Each member gets a hefty six-figure salary … but the money flows from a fund set up by Zuckerberg and Facebook. Can we even trust its decisions?
May 6, 2021
For most of us, getting fast and reliable internet service is easy. The problem is remote, rural areas. That’s why President Biden promised broadband for all in his $2 trillion infrastructure plan. But do we really need to pay for this?
May 5, 2021
Did you know Marilyn Monroe has an active Twitter account? Even Elvis has one — and he’s got more than a million followers! But most surprising is that both celebrities still endorse products.
May 4, 2021
As cyber currency’s value continues to climb, is it possible to strike it rich by mining it? Here are all the details.
May 3, 2021
First-quarter numbers for 2021 are out for the titans of Big Tech! Prepare to be shocked by how much Amazon, Google and Facebook make every single minute of every single day.
May 2, 2021
If you’ve bought a new television in the past year, it’s probably a smart TV. That means it listens for your commands to turn on, turn off and switch to the channel you want. But if it’s listening, does that mean it’s also spying?
May 1, 2021
You can’t make yourself immune to hacking attempts, but a little extra work goes a long way. Here are a few tips to strengthen your account security. Step number one will deter tons of hackers looking for a quick fix.
April 30, 2021
Bitcoin is going mainstream. You can buy a Tesla with it or use it to pay for goods on PayPal. And guess who else is noticing? Good old Uncle Sam — and he wants his cut.