If you’ve bought a “smart device” for your home, you could be helping hackers around the world. The problem began when the first smart devices failed to provide a way to change their default passwords. When the news broke that these devices could be hacked on a massive scale and used in phishing scams, the manufactures slowly made changes to enhance the security of future … [Read more...] about Three tips for your Internet of Things device
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Hackers are everywhere — vigilance is key to security
We hear lots of news these days about hackers, cyberterrorism, data breaches, and more. A hot topic right now involves questions about our last election. Was it tampered with by Russia? Someone else? These are pretty broad questions, but at a personal level, what does all this talk about hackers really mean?I’ve just spent the past week trying to keep hackers from damaging … [Read more...] about Hackers are everywhere — vigilance is key to security
Optimizing Your iOS Privacy and Security Settings
Optimizing IOS PrivacyFormer FBI Director James Comey complained to the Senate Judiciary Committee recently about IOS security. Trying to bypass iPhone security safeguards to access encryption data was like running into an impenetrable wall, Comey said. But the fact the Bureau was still able to hack half the phones illustrates that there is a risk if you don’t have your … [Read more...] about Optimizing Your iOS Privacy and Security Settings
Are Bad Security Habits Putting Your Home at Risk?
What are the odds of your home being broken into? They may be higher than you think. One in every thirty-six homes will be broken into each year, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The average homeowner suffers $2,230 in property loss per break in, totaling $4.7 billion stolen annually from U.S. citizens. Many homeowners are victimized more than once … [Read more...] about Are Bad Security Habits Putting Your Home at Risk?
12 Scams of Christmas list continues — holiday deal scams and mobile apps
This is Week Three in my 12 Scams of Christmas countdown. In Week One, I covered Soggy Security and Mystery Shopper scams. Week Two covered those fake debt collectors and coupon scams. #8) Hot holiday deal scams Hot holiday deals were included in last year's list, but that post was more about stolen and fake goods. Last year's tip still applies because there are still plenty … [Read more...] about 12 Scams of Christmas list continues — holiday deal scams and mobile apps