Berlin, Germany - August 28: Symbolic photo on the subject of hackers and data security. Hands write on a computer keyboard on August 28, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek … [Read more...] about Got new tech? Lock it down now before it’s too late
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After Capitol riot, Sen. Mark Warner urges Facebook to preserve ‘digital evidence’
In the wake of last week’s deadly riot at the Capitol, Sen. Mark Warner is urging Facebook and other social media giants to preserve "digital evidence" of the chaotic scenes that engulfed the … [Read more...] about After Capitol riot, Sen. Mark Warner urges Facebook to preserve ‘digital evidence’
After Capitol chaos, Snapchat joins Facebook and Twitter in clamping down on Trump’s account
Snapchat has locked President Trump’s account in the wake of the rioting that engulfed the Capitol on Wednesday."We can confirm that earlier on Wednesday we locked President Trump's Snapchat account," … [Read more...] about After Capitol chaos, Snapchat joins Facebook and Twitter in clamping down on Trump’s account
Ransomware will likely get worse in 2021: report
Ransomware wreaked havoc in 2020. It may be even worse this year.The average ransom payment jumped 31% to $233,817 in the third quarter from the second quarter, according to a report from Coveware.One … [Read more...] about Ransomware will likely get worse in 2021: report
Hidden map on your phone shows everywhere you’ve been and the photos you took there
Mobile devices can make people vulnerable to online piracy through privacy settings, Bydgoszcz, Poland, on August 7, 2016. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Google Maps makes … [Read more...] about Hidden map on your phone shows everywhere you’ve been and the photos you took there
10 smart tech tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner
FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, file photo, a customer sets up his iPhone 7 Plus, right, as he switches from an iPhone 6. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) Developers put all kinds of secrets, … [Read more...] about 10 smart tech tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner
2020 tech transformation: Year in review
The year 2020 proved to be a pivotal one in tech, as companies provided essential services during the coronavirus pandemic and unveiled 5G telecom technology while facing unprecedented antitrust … [Read more...] about 2020 tech transformation: Year in review
Tech tip: How to record and send audio messages
We’ve all been there. You’re 10 minutes into a text conversation and you’re sick of talking with your thumbs. That’s where audio messages come in.You speak to your phone and send a voice message … [Read more...] about Tech tip: How to record and send audio messages
NORAD and Santa Claus: How the tracker got started
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And NORAD has its eyes on him for the 65th straight year.Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the NORAD Santa tracker is up and running, as it has been since 1955 when … [Read more...] about NORAD and Santa Claus: How the tracker got started
Sextortion case shows how abusers up the ante
A Virginia man who was arrested and charged for cyberstalking a young woman in connection with a sextortion scheme followed a familiar pattern, authorities said.The FBI notes the man used social media … [Read more...] about Sextortion case shows how abusers up the ante
