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87 Million Facebook Users Have Data Leaked!!
There has been a lot in the news lately about the data leak involving Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. The data leaked includes names, email address, profile, friends list, and what is liked or shared. It all started with “This is Your Digital Life” quizzes. You...
Facebook & Onavo
A few months ago, Facebook came out with a VPN service named Onavo. On the surface this is a good thing. What is a VPN? And how does it work? A VPN, or virtual Private Network, links you to the internet with a secure connection that hides your tracks and keep your...
6 Signs your Gadget is Infected!
It’s not just computers that hackers are getting into – they are targeting tablets and phones as well. How can you tell if you device is infected? 1: Excessive Data Usage – beyond the usages that is normal for you. 2: Applications crash for no reason. 3: Extra...
Cortana Could Allow Hackers Access!
Researchers have found that Cortana is listening for voice commands even when your computer is asleep! This flaw can allow hackers to make commands too. How it works: The good news is that in order for a hacker to start using Cortana, they have to physically connect...
Data Breach Involving Walmart!
Because Walmart does business with so many different companies a breach was probably inevitable. This one was linked to the business they do with Limoges Jewelry. This latest breach was pretty big and dates from 2000 to January 13, 2018. Wamart was able secure the...
Latest Phishing Scam Disguised as Your Cable Company!
The latest phishing scam is in the form of an email saying that you have an overdue balance due with your cable company. The link in the email to go to the cable company, brings you to a convincing copy of their page and when you click on the link it downloads...
Beware of Jaff Ransomware
The first appearance of Jaff ransomware appeared in May 2017 and getting stronger. This particular rasomware is delivered through emails. The email will have a subject line similar to: PDF_{four or more digits} Scan_{four or more digits} File_{four or more digits}...
Latest on Spectre Patches!
This month when Microsoft came out with their monthly updates they included the newest patches for Spectre! Those of you who came in and got the patches done for Spectre but have been waiting for the ‘microcode’ part to be fixed, Microsoft is saying that it has been!...
Cell Phone Battery Drains
We all want the life of our cell phone battery to last longer than it does, whether we only use it to talk to friends or for everything in our life. Here are a few things you can do to help it last longer: 1: Turn the brightness down; the higher it is the more...
Latest News on Making a Great Password
Having a strong password is important! Without a strong password all of your sensitive information is available to anyone looking! Quick example is your email: without a password anyone could read your email, see your contacts, your calendar, and write emails from...
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