What the Tech? How Ransomware Works
What is ransomware? I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase or word many times over the past few months.
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What the Tech? What is Amazon Sidewalk?
If you have a particular Amazon Alexa device in your home or a Ring security camera you will be connected to the internet network of neighbors who also have one of those devices. And vice versa.
What the Tech? See What a Website Publishes about You for Everyone to See
We accept the fact that people can find out a good bit about us by visiting our social media accounts. Did you know that even if you have no social media presence, people can still learn a lot about you and your family with a quick visit to a website? FamilyTreeNow.com is one of several companies online that aggregates public…
What the Tech? How Good Is Your Security on Venmo?
It was just a side note in a New York Times story about President Joe Biden’s first few months in office; the president used his Venmo account to send money to his grandchildren.
What the Tech? Do You Need 2 Step Authentication to Protect your Accounts?
Thursday was World Password Day. It doesn’t come with free coffee or donuts at participating retailers but it does serve as a reminder to check the passwords you use for critical accounts and change them if necessary.
What the Tech? Should You Lie on the Internet?
Teenagers have been lying about their age for generations. Younger kids are lying about their birth date now more than ever as they lie to get an account on TikTok, Snapchat, or any of the other social media accounts that require users to be 13 years old or older. Adults should be lying about their age online as well but…
What the Tech? Are Your Voice Assistants Affecting Your Privacy?
By now there’s a virtual assistant in most homes (and hands) with Alexa devices, Siri on iPhones and iPads, and “Hey Google” on Android phones and Google devices. All of these devices have microphones so are they listening to you all of the time? In short, yes. The always-on devices and assistants are constantly listening for their ‘wake word’. Amazon’s…
What the Tech? Facebook Accuses Apple of Putting Small Businesses at Risk
Two companies used by billions of people every day are fighting and your privacy is why. Facebook accuses Apple of putting small businesses at risk due to a new feature that shows iPhone and iPad users a window into what each app does with their data. This all has to do with what data apps collect and what they do…
What the Tech? See the Scores of Gadgets That May Be Spying on You
If you’re shopping for yourself or someone else this holiday season, you’re going to find some great deals on electronics. Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target are all selling smart home gadgets at their lowest prices ever. There’s a reason some of those gadgets are so cheap: they’re collecting data on users and selling it to other companies for marketing…
