Fraud & Security Alert

January 22, 2020

Windows users beware: New ransomware can lock you out of your PC

A dangerous new ransomware is making the rounds on the web these days. And unlike in the past, there's no backdoor access or way to patch over it. White-hat hackers and cybersecurity researchers are now sounding the alarm about the dangers it poses to Windows users. Will your system be the next victim of SNAKE?

Tap or click to learn more about this slippery malware. â

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Online advertising: How it works and whatâs coming for consumers

Everywhere you go online, there's someone trying to sell you something. In fact, digital ad spending overtook offline, traditional ads in 2019. Google may be a leader in online advertising, but it's not the only option. Kim talks to Heath Schaffer, CEO and founder of NicheREV, about other options publishers are using to maximize their profits and what it means for consumers.

Tap or click for a glimpse at the future of online ads. â

Smart contacts: Why they'll succeed where Google Glass failed

Wearables arenât just accessories like smart watches and fitness trackers anymore. A California startup has a prototype for augmented reality contacts, shown off at this yearâs CES in Las Vegas, that might blow all those failed smart glasses out of the water. Would you buy a pair?

Tap or click to listen to the latest Consumer Tech UJpdate. â

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Tips and tricks to use your Amazon Echo like a pro

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Iâm here for YOU!

Navigating the digital world can be intimidating and sometimes downright daunting. But I'm here to help! Do you want to cut the cable? Maybe youâd like advice on starting your own online business. Or perhaps someone in your family is misusing tech and you need some help.

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