Internet Security, Netbits
With hackers targeting us every day, it’s essential that you take every precaution possible to keep your sensitive data safe. Not everyone does so, in fact, many people are using an extremely unsecure way to unlock their gadget. If this is you, stop doing it...
Internet Security, Netbits
Criminals have perfected disguising and installing what are called “skimmers.” These fit over the card reader on an ATM and snag your account data when you swipe your card. Then, a small camera over the ATM keypad records your PIN when you punch it in....
Computers 101, Internet Security, Netbits
What’s the problem? Modern processors guess what they’ll have to do next and fetch the data they think they’ll need. That makes everything from supercomputers to smartphones zippy. Unfortunately, as Google researchers discovered, it also provides a way for bad actors...
Internet Security, Netbits
1. Travel scams There’s a good chance you’ve already begun looking for holiday travel deals, but it’s essential to only book your trip with reputable websites. Rather than give in to temptation and click on a suspicious ad, you can check out sites like Kayak.com,...
Internet Security, Netbits, Social Media
What’s the latest Facebook Messenger scam? We’re talking about a malicious message people are receiving through Facebook Messenger. The message appears to have been sent by someone in the victim’s contact list. Most likely the sender’s account...
Internet Security, Internet Usage, Netbits, Wireless
A flaw in the WPA2 security protocol that protects Wi-Fi networks has been discovered. It could allow hackers to eavesdrop on any devices connected to Wi-Fi. Operating systems such as Google’s Android, Apple’s iOS and Microsoft’s Windows could all be...
