May 3, 2016 Crime Pays: Malware authors enjoy an average 1,425 percent return on investment A recent report from Trustwave on the state of malware relays that online crime, unfortunately, does pay. The report, originally cited by Net Security, relays that attackers on average enjoy a 1,425 percent return on investment, with the average return checking in at $84,100 on an average initial investment of $5,900.
May 3, 2016 Tech Q&A: Data plans, dying computers, an app for buying wine and more Kim Komando answers your question about going over your phone's data limit, signs your computer is dying, an app to avoid paying too much for wine, and much more.
May 3, 2016 Huge government data breach ‘inexcusable,’ security experts say The huge data breach that may have compromised the personal data of at least 4 million current and former federal employees could have been avoided with better use of data protection technologies such as encryption, security experts say.
May 3, 2016 How smart gadgets spy on you Imagine if every single gadget in your life was "smart." Your self-driving car could let your house know you're on the way home so it can adjust the thermostat and kick on the lights.
May 3, 2016 US still lags behind ISIS in social media fight, experts warn New warnings from U.S. officials and lawmakers over tactics used by ISIS online are putting renewed focus on the terror network’s activities.
May 3, 2016 Tech Q&A: Best Amazon prices, recording snores, satellite spotting and more Kim Komando answers your questions on finding the best Amazon prices, recording other people's snoring, satellite spotting, and much more.
May 3, 2016 The No. 1 mistake hackers hope you make A strong password is a pain to create, remember and type. That's why far too many people settle for passwords that are weaker and easier to remember than they should be. But strong passwords are essential for keeping hackers and snoopers out of your online accounts.
May 3, 2016 Why the Internet of Things is a double-edged sword Everything will eventually be interconnected online — at least, that's the dream. Dubbed the Internet of Things, turning dumb devices like thermostats and lights into “smart” objects offer a new level of convenience for consumers. But it can also lead to problems.
May 3, 2016 The Internet's 'dark side' you don't use Kim Komando discusses the "dark side" of the Internet that you don't use.