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Ransomware jumps in September as schools become primary target
Schools have become magnets for ransomware. The number of schools hit by ransomware ticked up in September growing to roughly twice the number in August, according to cybersecurity firm … [Read more...] about Ransomware jumps in September as schools become primary target
FBI warns on teenage sextortion as new twists on sex-related scams emerge
The FBI this week warned about recent incidents in Arizona involving an adult coercing teenagers into producing sexual content, as new twists on sextortion scams come to light.The cases in Arizona … [Read more...] about FBI warns on teenage sextortion as new twists on sex-related scams emerge
Apple unveils Fitness+ app
Apple on Tuesday unveiled its Fitness+ exercise app during its 2020 Apple Event.The subscription app for Apple Watch will cost users $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year starting at the end of 2020, The … [Read more...] about Apple unveils Fitness+ app
Apple unveils new Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, and new iPad Air
Apple has unveiled its new Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE and a new iPad Air at an event at the tech giant’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.The tech giant announced the new Apple Watch Series … [Read more...] about Apple unveils new Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, and new iPad Air
Google Doodle honors Felicitas Mendez, civil rights pioneer, for Hispanic Heritage Month
Felicitas Mendez was honored Tuesday with a Google Doodle celebrating her work as a civil rights pioneer to mark the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month.Mendez, who was born in Puerto Rico in 1916, … [Read more...] about Google Doodle honors Felicitas Mendez, civil rights pioneer, for Hispanic Heritage Month
Facebook loses bid to avoid Australian legal action over data mishandling claims
Facebook will not be able to avoid a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from Australia’s Privacy Commissioner over allegations it mishandled the personal information of more than 300,000 Australians after … [Read more...] about Facebook loses bid to avoid Australian legal action over data mishandling claims
Apple launch event: What to expect
All eyes will be on Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., on Tuesday, when the tech giant holds its latest launch event.The invite to the event features the tagline “time flies,” which likely … [Read more...] about Apple launch event: What to expect
5 Amazon privacy settings to change now
Let's face it: We give big tech companies way more info than we should or ideally prefer to happen. What we do online, what we like, where we go, and what we buy is out for the taking.You really can't … [Read more...] about 5 Amazon privacy settings to change now
5 scams spreading online that can cost you thousands
We know that scams are rampant, but so many Americans still fall for them. Think you’re immune? Take Google’s scam spotter quiz and see if you can pass it.You may have noticed that the number of … [Read more...] about 5 scams spreading online that can cost you thousands
