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5 secrets only cybersecurity pros and hackers know

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5 secrets only cybersecurity pros and hackers know
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Spread the love Some security steps are common knowledge. I don’t need to remind you to install that latest update on your computer, right? Others are less obvious. Do you lock your computer every time you get up? Unless you live alone, you should. Here’s the easiest way to do it if you’re lazy. On your phone, you’d probably never guess leaving your Bluetooth connected 24/7 is a mistake. Here’s why — and what to do if you can’t live without your AirPods. I’ve got your back with more secrets…

Don’t use TikTok? The China-owned social network may still have your data.

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Don’t use TikTok? The China-owned social network may still have your data.
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Spread the love A new report from the cybersecurity company Feroot Security reveals that TikTok can track you even if you’ve never used the app before. This deeply concerns me and comes as the Biden administration still debates whether the popular social media app should be banned here in the United States. Here’s what we know so far. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER How can TikTok track me if I’ve never used the app? According…

Robots are replacing security guards. Should we give them guns?

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Robots are replacing security guards. Should we give them guns?
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Spread the love AI technology seems to be finding its way into every industry from fast-food chains to delivering packages to automatic self-driving vehicles. Now, some companies are also incorporating AI security guards to keep their businesses safe. However, I’m not so sure these bots can be reliable. Let’s see how the robot security experiments are turning into reality. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER How are these AI security guards being used? These robot guards…

It’s ‘A Cosmic Superbloom’ in Space; NASA Shares Breathtaking Picture of Rare Phase of Star

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It's 'A Cosmic Superbloom' in Space; NASA Shares Breathtaking Picture of Rare Phase of Star
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Spread the love New Delhi:  The National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) never ceases to amaze its stargazers and astronomy loves as it consistently feeds the curiosity of its followers by sharing images and clips of celestial bodies and cosmic phenomenons on its social media platforms This time, NASA took to Twitter to share the mesmerizing image of a “cosmic superbloom.” Sharing the hypnotic rare picture of one of the most luminous, most massive, and most briefly detectable stars –  Wolf-Rayet star- NASA wrote- “A cosmic superbloom” and complemented it…

Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

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Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home
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Spread the love The country is likely to experience more extreme rainfall events and regional cyclones are likely to become more frequent by 2100, according to New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research. During warm months days are already hotter, drier and windier, increasing the risk of bushfires. Source link

Never miss a call again even when your phone’s in another room

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Never miss a call again even when your phone's in another room
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Spread the love Hey, Howard P., I’ve got the help you need.  Thanks for sending in this smart question: “We only use my cell phone at home now. Is there a gadget that will ring loud when someone calls my cell phone so I can hear it? The ring on the cell phone is not loud enough when I am in another room.- Howard” CLICK TO SEE KURT’S BEST BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS AND SIGN UP FOR HIS FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S The…

Chinese hackers are becoming more sophisticated, Google researchers say

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Chinese hackers are becoming more sophisticated, Google researchers say
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Spread the love Chinese hackers are reportedly getting more sophisticated with their attacks on government and business networks. Over the course of the past year, researchers at Google’s Mandiant division have uncovered hacks of systems that are not typically the targets of cyber espionage, according to The Wall Street Journal, with hackers using techniques that evade common cybersecurity tools and detection. The bad actors – who Google said were linked to a suspected China-nexus hacking group – are compromising devices on the edge of the network and targeting software on…

Is Facebook listening to you?

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Is Facebook listening to you?
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Spread the love There have been plenty of allegations over the years hinting that Facebook is listening to us through our smartphone microphones. Although the company has denied it countless times, there are thousands of people claiming online that this must be true. Why do people believe Facebook is listening to us? CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER Many people who use Facebook have pointed out on other social media platforms, like Twitter and TikTok, that…

YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat sued by Silicon Valley school board for ‘monetizing misery’

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YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat sued by Silicon Valley school board for 'monetizing misery'
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Spread the love TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat are purposefully designed to be addictive platforms that have “carefully cultivated” a mental health crisis among U.S. students, a Silicon Valley school board alleged in a lawsuit. The San Mateo County superintendent and school board also alleges in the lawsuit filed Monday that the tech companies were involved in activities such as negligence, racketeering, public nuisance and violation of unfair competition law. A Seattle school district filed a similar lawsuit against the same three companies in January. TikTok is among the most frequently…

How drones are revolutionizing delivery by taking to the skies

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How drones are revolutionizing delivery by taking to the skies
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Spread the love The year 2023 is turning out to be the year of drone delivery.  Several startups have been hard at work testing, learning and honing their ability to deploy a network of drones for efficient delivery. Instant gratification in getting a last-minute item, prescription drug and fast food in record time are some of the focuses anticipated to drive initial demand. Food delivery has grown immensely in popularity, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many different apps available, like Uber EatsDoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates, Seamless…