The technology show CES 2021 had the usual high-tech parade of TVs, laptops, phones and robots, but masks made this year’s event different.Here are some of the highlights of CES 2021, which ends on … [Read more...] about Best of CES: Smart masks, LG rollable phone, flying Cadillac
Brooke Crothers
Hacker goes after Parler users, archives terabytes of data
A hacker has archived Parler user posts, photos and videos in the wake of the platform being accused of fueling the recent Capitol riots. This illustration picture shows the social media … [Read more...] about Hacker goes after Parler users, archives terabytes of data
CES 2021 preview: 5G, TVs and yes, masks
CES 2021 will be a virtual event this year as the latest in tech vies for attention, while dealing with the coronavirus pandemic impacting the globe."Masks of all kinds, voice assistants mature, 5G … [Read more...] about CES 2021 preview: 5G, TVs and yes, masks
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
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
Second hacking group suspected in massive SolarWinds attack
There may be another group of hackers at work in the wake of the devastating SolarWinds attack.A Microsoft blog hints at a second hacking attempt not related to the initial hack of the SolarWinds … [Read more...] about Second hacking group suspected in massive SolarWinds attack
FTC cracks down on investment scams, files complaints
The Federal Trade Commission is moving against scammers that promise quick financial independence or unrealistic investment returns, among other alleged scams.Along with 19 federal, state and local … [Read more...] about FTC cracks down on investment scams, files complaints
Best smartphone cameras of 2020
Cameras have become the marquee feature for smartphones, with the quality getting closer and closer to good standalone digital cameras. Fox News has compiled a roundup of the smartphones with the best … [Read more...] about Best smartphone cameras of 2020
Researchers find credit card ‘skimmers’ inside social media buttons
Constantly evolving credit card skimming techniques are a new threat to holiday shoppers.Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto … [Read more...] about Researchers find credit card ‘skimmers’ inside social media buttons
5 safe shopping tips for the holidays from experts
Scammers and cybercriminals love the holidays because it gives them more opportunities to steal your data and your money.In an effort to stay safe, Fox News has compiled a list of five tips to look … [Read more...] about 5 safe shopping tips for the holidays from experts
