deepadesigns / Shutterstock You may have recently heard the term “encryption backdoor” in the news. We’ll explain what it is, why it’s one of the most controversial topics in the tech world, and how it could affect the devices you use every day. A system access key Most systems that […]
Photo room / Shutterstock.com SMS scams are on the increase. If you have received an SMS threatening to suspend your default Netflix account, this is a scam. As FedEx SMS scam, it is a form of SMS Phishing. How the Netflix scam works This scam is quite simple. You receive […]
Piotr Swat / Shutterstock.com SMS scams are becoming more common, and the latest scam we’ve seen is the most sophisticated to date. The scammer impersonates Verizon and sends you a text message on “account security” which takes you to a surprisingly compelling copy of the Verizon website. We opened the […]
pedrorsfernandes / Shutterstock.com You probably know about email phishing, where a scammer sends you an email and tries to extract sensitive information such as your credit card details or your social security number. “Smishing” is SMS-based phishing – fraudulent text messages designed to trick you. What is smishing? To date, […]
Jaruwan Jaiyangyuen / Shutterstock Unlike other types of malware, you can’t just clean up ransomware and get on with your day. A common virus will not destroy all of your data and backups. This is why ransomware is a danger that you need to prepare for in advance. “If you […]
Valery Brozhinsky / Shutterstock.com Avast collects user browsing history and sells data to third parties, according to joint survey by PCMag and Motherboard. This is just the latest example of free antivirus data collection software. After all, this free antivirus has to make some money. Updated: January 30, 2020, Avast […]
LStockStudio / Shutterstock The concept of "productivity method" is getting a lot of hype everywhere you look. We like a good method of productivity, just like (it seems) the rest of the world. But are you selling short if you give up these hacks and make your way? In today's […]
5G and 5 GHz Wi-Fi are both used for wireless connectivity, but they have nothing else in common. Anyone who refers to “5G Wi-Fi” actually means 5 GHz Wi-Fi, which is different from the 5G cellular standard. 5G is the new cellular standard You will hear a lot more about […]
GaudiLab / Shutterstock If you're trying to spend less time in the New Year buried in your phone, but don't worry and don't leave your smartphone in a drawer, here is a practical compromise for a computer teacher. Cal Newport is a professor at Georgetown University and author of the […]
Vizio Vizio launches CES 2020 with a handful of new 4K HDR smart TVs. Instead of just updating the internal components of its most popular models, the company is releasing two new variants with OLED screens and its first-ever 85-inch TV. Starting with the high end, the P series of […]