What the Tech? Should You Lie about Your Age to Protect Your Safety on the Internet?
Hackers and online con artists are more successful in stealing the identity of people who always tell the truth.
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What the Tech? Why You Should Update Your Windows PC Immediately
If you have a Windows PC, you should read this story and immediately check to see if your computer has the latest security updates.
What the Tech? Hackers, War, “2038 Problem” All Can Affect Your Internet Access
Hackers, war and something called the “2038 problem” can all threaten your ability to access the internet.
Report: Colonial Says It Paid $4.4 Million to Pipeline Hackers
The operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline has confirmed it paid $4.4 million to a gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems.
What the Tech? “Spring Forward” and Change Your Passwords
We are often told that when we “spring forward” or “fall back” for the time change, it’s a good time to change the batteries in our smoke detectors. It’s also a good time to change your passwords. If you’re not worried about bad guys stealing your passwords just know, it’s only a matter of time that everyone has one or…
What the Tech? The Dangers of Answering Silly Questions Online
It goes without saying that while many of us are spending time in isolation and away from work and friends, the time people are spending on social media is up. I know some people who are spending twice as much time reading and posting to Facebook and Instagram than ever before. I’m sure you’ve seen many quizzes and viral memes…
“Unhackable” Technology Created Could Prevent Hackers From Getting Your Information
Hackers are a growing threat in the changing world. Technology companies are always looking for ways to prevent hackers from obtaining personal information. One company may have found the answer. Secure Transmission Technology, or STT, has designed a form of technology called STTarx (Starks). According to STT employee Jeff Miller, STTarx has not been hacked, despite tests performed by various…
More U.S. Firms Believed Hit by Cyber Attack
A law enforcement official says investigators believe additional companies in the United States have been affected by the global “ransomware” software cyberattack but have not yet come forward to report the attacks. The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak publicly about an ongoing investigation. The official says that…
Cyberattacks Put New Focus on Search-Warrant rule change
The Justice Department says last week’s internet outages caused by widespread cyberattacks show why investigators need to be able to search internet-connected devices in faraway locations with the approval of a single judge. Some members of Congress are uneasy about the rule change that some see as expanding the FBI’s hacking powers. The change goes into effect in December unless…
