Unimpressive Settlement for Zappos Breach
Posted November 1, 2019
In the News Consumers are left in the dust again after a significant data breach settlement. In Zappos Offers Users 10% Discount in 2012...Blog
Two Home Computers
Posted November 1, 2019
If possible, have two computers at home — one for parents and one for kids. If you are sharing a computer, make sure you...
Bank Phishing Calls
Posted November 1, 2019
In the News Phone phishing scams are becoming harder and harder to detect. In Beware of phone phishing scam pretending to be your bank,...
Phishing on Home Voice Speakers
Posted October 31, 2019
In the News Home speakers have another potential privacy blunder. In New Way Found to Use Alexa, Google to ‘Voice Phish’ and Eavesdrop on...
Easy Shopping on YouTube
Posted October 31, 2019
In the News Shopping on YouTube? In YouTube partners with Merchbar to sell music artists’ swag underneath videos, Sarah Perez at TechCrunch discusses YouTube’s...
Keeping Passwords Simple
Posted October 31, 2019
We know at times this whole password thing sounds really complicated. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a brain dead way you could...
Facebook’s Facial Recognition Case
Posted October 30, 2019
In the News Could Facebook be facing another large settlement? In a $35B face data lawsuit against Facebook will proceed, Josh Constine at TechCrunch...
Unsecure Fingerprint Feature on Samsung S10
Posted October 30, 2019
In the News Your fingerprint may not be a secure log-in on one smartphone. In Samsung confirms glaring S10 fingerprint reader flaw, promises fix,...
Beware of What Google Home and Alexa Listen To
Posted October 30, 2019
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-apps-on-alexa-or-google-home-can-spy-or-steal-passwords/ PSA: Don’t put your Google Home/Alexa near a window from homeautomation
Google is Being Proactive with Nest
Posted October 29, 2019
In the News Google takes another step towards prioritizing privacy with Nest. In Nest is getting ready for the smart home’s Cambridge Analytica moment,...