A new phishing scam can present what seems like a Google sign-in page if users click on attachments, which will wind up sending account names and passwords to hackers. Recent Email Scam May Fool Google Members Here’s how the latest scam works: A scammer will send an email to your Gmail ... » Learn More about Recent Email Scam May Fool Google Members
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How come people favor smart homes? Comfort and security
Scripps Networks Interactive surveyed 700 U.S. homeowners of all ages to find out why they'd purchase smart home technology. For most, tech updates were appealing if they provided additional comfort and security. How come people favor smart homes? Comfort and security Overall, ... » Learn More about How come people favor smart homes? Comfort and security
Transunion, Equifax reported for credit score fraud by CFPB
According an action taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or CFPB, Equifax, TransUnion and their subsidiaries may have deceived consumers with regards to the usefulness and actual cost of credit scores they sold. CFPB says the companies also lured consumers into costly recurring ... » Learn More about Transunion, Equifax reported for credit score fraud by CFPB
Safeguarding a home network shouldn’t be hard
The attack that made many popular websites unavailable to users Friday was released from seemingly innocuous network connected devices like routers, DVRs and closed-circuit TV cameras from around the world. Safeguarding a home network shouldn’t be hard USA TODAY offers tips on how you can ... » Learn More about Safeguarding a home network shouldn’t be hard
Nearly 25% of American citizens report falling victim to financial data breaches
In just the past two years, nearly one fourth of consumers reported that their financial data has been hacked online during the past two years, according to a new report from a survey within the banking industry by Accenture. The report is based on an online survey of 4,013 bank customers in North ... » Learn More about Nearly 25% of American citizens report falling victim to financial data breaches