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Fraud & Security Alert December 15, 2019
Kim's Security Alert
Ring video doorbell owners must change this setting now
Web-connected cameras can be great security and monitoring tools that can help keep your home safe. They offer peace of mind and allow you to watch your home from wherever you are. But what if a hacker could take control of your cameras? That's what's happening around the country right now with a popular cam, and families are being terrorized in their own homes.
Update now or you could get locked out of your iPhone
Several months ago, a dangerous bug was discovered in iOS 13 that allowed attackers to lock people out of their iPhones. Since the bug was part of the operating system, users had to endure the glitch or turn off a useful built-in feature. But now, Apple has released an update that gets rid of the flaw and there are a few cool new options as well.
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Donât buy your kids this smart tech that can be hacked
Did you buy your kids any smart toys this year? High-tech gadgets offer tons of cool features kids love, many of which involve internet connections. Unfortunately, wherever there's internet connectivity, there's a chance hackers will attempt to take advantage. Now, security researchers are warning parents about smart products hackers can exploit. Did you buy any of these gifts for your family?
FBI warning: 5 things you must do to protect your home from hackers
Unsecured servers and routers are dangerous enough, but how about unsecured smart home devices? With the Internet of Things invading every part of our lives these days, all smart gadgets provide new pathways for hackers to attack you. And now, the FBI is warning users to secure their devices or suffer the threat of cybercrime. They offer sound security advice for smart home owners.
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Mom bans kids from tech, Uber safety warning, dad takes over daughter's Instagram
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