November 20, 2017 Tech Q&A: Deleting data forever, fighting robocalls, finding secret cameras and more I want to give away a few of my old devices. How do I make sure that the data is deleted and cannot be recovered?
November 8, 2017 Amazon Key lets delivery people in your house: Is it safe? Amazon wants to help people get into your house when you're not at home.
November 4, 2017 Protecting your bank account in the wake of data breaches The name “Equifax” now sends shivers down our spines. The company we trusted to handle our credit scores has become a pariah of the financial world since it allowed hackers to steal vital information from 145 million American adults.
October 30, 2017 iPhone apps with access to your camera can secretly spy on you In this day and age, it’s nearly impossible to keep track of all the ways that our devices keep track of us. Many of us have simply come to terms with this new reality, but thankfully, there are others out there who are staying vigilant and doing their part to ensure that our collective privacy isn’t violated any more than it needs to be.
October 28, 2017 7 steps for crafting the perfect password Your password can ruin your life. I know that sounds dramatic, but it’s true. If someone figures out your email password, you’re in trouble. Social media? Even worse. Once hackers access your online bank account, they can wreck your finances, and you may feel the repercussions of that break-in for years.
October 27, 2017 Your spam is getting dangerous Spam, once just an annoyance, is becoming downright dangerous.
October 21, 2017 Tech Q&A: Recovering from Equifax, improving passwords, throwing Google off your scent and more With the Equifax breach, I am worried that hackers can steal money from my bank account. What can I do?
October 20, 2017 5 phishing scams you need to be aware of Phishing uses the name of a trusted entity – often financial institutions – to get sensitive personal information such as passwords and credit card details via bogus email or texts.
October 17, 2017 Apple issues response to Senate inquiry on Face ID concerns Following last months inquiry from Sen. Al Franken, D-MN. about its Face ID facial recognition technology, Apple has issued a response, explaining in depth how the technology works and the care Apple is taking to assure consumers their data is safe.
October 7, 2017 How to stop ads from following you online Is this just a coincidence? You recently looked at cameras online, and now you’re seeing ads for cameras. You were browsing new outfits, and now your browser is showing ads for shirts and trousers.
