Looming security threat: Your phone number may be vulnerable
Suppose for some reason you lose your phone number. Then suppose it is recycled to people with bad intent. Could the number be used to fetch passwords?…
Category: Technology
Hydrogen cars are here, but bumps in road remain
With 5,000 hydrogen-powered cars on the road today, providers are still trying to fill in some technical potholes. But the hope of clean, direct energy…
Earth Day: Energy technology marches on
Earth has just so much space and you gotta figure that at some point we’ll run out of things, like petroleum. BP says proven reserves will last 53.3…
Top cybersecurity threats in 2019
Data breaches, hacking, and skimming — all of it poses a threat to consumers and business during 2019. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center…
What can consumers do against security threats?
– Do not share personal information with strangers over the phone, email or text messages. – Sign up for free credit report monitoring to receive alerts…
Beware of ransomware: It’s alive and well
Ransomware has mostly faded from the headlines since WannaCry and NotPetya wreaked havoc across the globe in 2017. The attacks sparked so much alarm that…
Some dos and don’ts about ransomware
In recent years, ransomware has become one of the most treacherous security challenges on the web. A form of malicious software (malware), ransomware is…
Password Managers ease confusion, beef up security
A scary-sounding headline in the Washington Post declared: Your password has probably been stolen. Here’s what to do about it. As much as we become numb…
Smartphone generation suffers neck problems
Ever hear the phrase, “Keep your head down”? It’s meant as an admonishment to stay out of trouble and to avoid jumping into the fray. But while that may…
Managing cellular service options while traveling abroad
Both frequent travelers and the occasional vacationer will need to prepare in advance to secure mobile data and phone service abroad. There are many…