If you don’t pay up, ransomware gangs will publicly expose your data.This new tactic can make an already terrible predicament for victims even worse, according to KrebsOnSecurity, a website that … [Read more...] about Ransomware gets even nastier as new tactic outs companies who don’t pay
How Facebook is being harnessed to warn about psychotic relapses
When you think of people exploiting Facebook, the specter of shadowy Russian trolls may come to mind. Now, researchers here in the United States are harnessing Facebook for good, and studying how … [Read more...] about How Facebook is being harnessed to warn about psychotic relapses
Ransomware hits crisis levels as another company caves to criminals
Another large organization in North America has paid a ransomware demand, as cyber criminals increasingly turn to this as a lucrative enterprise.In an open letter to customers obtained by CBC, Charles … [Read more...] about Ransomware hits crisis levels as another company caves to criminals
5 rules for creating and remembering hard to crack passwords
Passwords are our first line of defense online, and the sad truth is most of us just aren’t very good at creating strong ones. We use the same weak passwords over and over again, despite knowing … [Read more...] about 5 rules for creating and remembering hard to crack passwords
10 most innovative home technologies and gadgets of 2019
Innovation is hard. It takes a keen understanding of the industry and what is going to help customers the most. It requires insight into technology trends and what is possible. And it means pushing an … [Read more...] about 10 most innovative home technologies and gadgets of 2019
US video surveillance rivals China’s, report says
China’s Orwellian video surveillance gets a bad rap but the U.S. isn’t far behind, says a new report. The U.S. has nearly the same ratio of security cameras to citizens as China, according to a report … [Read more...] about US video surveillance rivals China’s, report says
FTC considers blocking Facebook from merging aspects of Instagram and WhatsApp: report
Federal officials are reportedly considering whether or not to seek a preliminary injunction against Facebook over antitrust concerns related to how its family of products interacts.Sources familiar … [Read more...] about FTC considers blocking Facebook from merging aspects of Instagram and WhatsApp: report
10 top gadgets of 2019
As 2019 is winding down and we enter the holiday season, it’s time to look back at the best devices -- the ones that stood out in a crowded field. Some of the top picks are a bit surprising, others … [Read more...] about 10 top gadgets of 2019
Beware of hackers stealing your data multiple times this holiday season
During the holiday season, hackers are after just one thing: your account credentials.According to a year-end report from cybersecurity giant McAfee, not only does it give criminals access to a … [Read more...] about Beware of hackers stealing your data multiple times this holiday season
Beware of hackers stealing your data multiple times this holiday season
During the holiday season, hackers are after just one thing: your account credentials.According to a year-end report from cybersecurity giant McAfee, not only does it give criminals access to a … [Read more...] about Beware of hackers stealing your data multiple times this holiday season