A Chinese TV manufacturer was caught spying on consumers, according to China-based reports.Skyworth, a Chinese TV vendor, collected private data and sent it to a data analytics firm without the TV … [Read more...] about Chinese TV maker spies on consumers: reports
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Dead celebrities have large followings on Twitter, Instagram – and even endorse products, politics
Dead celebrities aren’t dead on social media and often command large followings – but things can get complicated when the dead are represented by the living.Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley have large … [Read more...] about Dead celebrities have large followings on Twitter, Instagram – and even endorse products, politics
Act on robocalls – or else, FCC warns phone companies
The Federal Communications Commission will require phone companies to act aggressively against robocalls – or else.By Sept. 28, phone companies must refuse to accept traffic that is not listed in the … [Read more...] about Act on robocalls – or else, FCC warns phone companies
Amazon, Apple, Microsoft among top brands used by scammers
Consumers need to be wary of scam emails that claim to be from top American brands, a new report says.The top 5 brands in 2020 exploited by scammers were Amazon, Apple, the Social Security … [Read more...] about Amazon, Apple, Microsoft among top brands used by scammers
Google sees new trick in renewed North Korea cyber attacks
Google is seeing fresh threats from a North Korean government cyber group.This comes after Google’s Threat Analysis Group in January documented a hacking campaign targeting cyber security … [Read more...] about Google sees new trick in renewed North Korea cyber attacks
Top tips on how to make working from home safe
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.With more Americans working from home because of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s critical to make your home … [Read more...] about Top tips on how to make working from home safe
Credit card skimming is new threat in coronavirus era
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Credit card skimming is on the rise as online shopping explodes in the wake of the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Credit card skimming is new threat in coronavirus era
Hackers could exploit the shift to working from home, experts say
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.The enforcement of mandatory work-from-home policies has opened new doors for hackers, according to … [Read more...] about Hackers could exploit the shift to working from home, experts say
Map shows America’s social distancing behavior state by state
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, new data shows how the behavior of Americans has shifted … [Read more...] about Map shows America’s social distancing behavior state by state
Top coronavirus myths, hoaxes and scams
The surge in myths, hoaxes and scams surrounding COVID-19 shows no sign of abating.“People are moving online in unprecedented numbers [and] the public health crisis is making it easier…to exploit … [Read more...] about Top coronavirus myths, hoaxes and scams
