Security experts are urging smartphone users to update their systems as soon as possible due to multiple security “vulnerabilities” of hackers having access to their devices. Many updates have been released for ...
Read More »Google Home loophole allowed hackers to listen to user conversations
Hackers had the ability to listen to your private conversations through Google Home speakers, according to research funded by the tech giant. Google awarded $107,500 to security specialist Matt Kunze for discovering ...
Read More »Missouri has fewest ransomware attacks of any state while Kansas fares worse, study finds
Missouri has the lowest incidence of ransomware attacks in the nation, with 1.8 per 100,000 companies. Kansas is a much more frequent target, with 21.7 attacks per 100,000 businesses. Overall, the United ...
Read More »Apple users urged to immediately update software
Apple users are being urged to immediately update their iOS software. Newly discovered security vulnerabilities affect iPhone, iPad and Macbooks, according to the company and a cybersecurity firm. “Apple has released security ...
Read More »Facebook outage due to ‘routers’ as company testifies on Tuesday
Facebook on Monday claimed the widespread and complete outage was a result of its routers. Tech sites had earlier speculated it was a result of hackers punishing the social media behemoth as ...
Read More »Apple issues apology after researcher leaks security bugs
Apple has been forced to apologize to users after a security researcher leaded bugs that put users at risk in the iOS operating system. Apple is also being criticized for mishandling security ...
Read More »Worst passwords for 2019 – which one did you use?
For what seems like the umpteenth time, “123456” and “password” are in the top five most commonly used passwords again this year, according to SplashData, who evaluates millions of leaked passwords each ...
Read More »Trump signs act aimed at ending annoying robocalls
Are the days of annoying robocalls numbered? They may be after President Donald Trump signed an act on Dec. 30 aimed at deterring the spam calls and setting penalties for those that ...
Read More »Will Congress finally hang up on Robocalls?
It doesn’t matter whether you have a landline or a mobile phone. Robocalls can ring you up anytime, anywhere. And if it weren’t for the Democrat focus on impeachment this fall, a ...
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