Sometimes, we share alerts about one major hack you need to know about — and other times, there’s enough going on that I need to pack a lot in. Sorry, friends, but this is one of those days. I’ll tell you about the data breaches and what you must do.
Sony was hacked by a group with connections to the Dark Web. They accessed Sony’s internal data, including confidential internal testing information and a document repository containing over 6,000 files.
Sony hasn’t confirmed whether customer data has been compromised, but the group says, “We will sell the data. Due to Sony not wanting to pay. DATA IS FOR SALE. WE ARE SELLING IT.” If you have a PlayStation at home, that could mean you.
Chalk this one up to the massive MOVEit file service transfer breach. Data from roughly 900 colleges and universities is up for grabs.
Personal student information was stolen, including name, date of birth, contact information, Social Security number, student ID number and school-related records. If you have a student in your life, let them know.
Nuance Communications, a health care software company, says over 1.2 million individuals had their personal information revealed, including names, demographic data and names of relatives.
It gets worse. Sensitive medical information was compromised, including dates of service, medical facility information, practitioner’s names, health insurance numbers, medication information, diagnoses and patient identifiers. This is bad, really bad.
On Booking[.]com, security researchers discovered hackers were using the site to breach the systems of hotels, booking sites and travel agencies. From there, they used their access to steal customer financial data.
People are constantly upgrading to the latest and greatest tech. Whether you have a new smartwatch or tablet, plenty of pro tips will help you become an expert.
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Heads-up, gamers: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just dropped, and it’s time to own some noobs! This time, the game takes place in the ‘90s and launches with 16 multiplayer maps, plus the return of round-based zombies (just in time for Halloween). There’s also a new “omnimovement” mechanic, so you can expect faster combat. Get it on PS5 and Xbox.
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Minimum time spent gaming to make your brain perform like it’s 13.7 years younger. A study found people who played video games regularly had better cognitive abilities, like memory and problem-solving. Here’s your great excuse to pick up an Xbox or PS5 console.
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Sony’s PlayStation 5 is one of the most in-demand video game consoles, with stocks regularly selling out nationwide. Some have waited months to get their hands on one, while others are willing to spend large sums of money. Is there a fortune sitting in your garage? Tap or click here for tech worth big money.
Think about all the devices you use daily. Your phone, tablet, TV, gaming console, streaming boxes, thermostat, smart speaker, etc. Depending on the model, they can communicate with each other, opening up new features and increasing usefulness.
Old-school gaming: Gamma is topping the charts in the Apple App Store. It’s a free PlayStation 1 emulator, meaning you can relive some of the classics on your iPhone. Just know you’ll need to supply the games yourself — legally, of course.
If you watched the Oscars last week, you might have seen a little movie called “Green Book.” This tale of a tradition from long ago was captivating and kept my attention all the way until the end. By the way, if you didn’t know, this film was this year’s Best Picture, so it might be worth a watch.
We are just at the end of the football season with the Super Bowl just around the corner. That makes it a great time to go back and watch some classic football movies. Many would say this one is the most beloved.
