Can Alexa and other always-on, Internet-connected assistants trample all over your privacy and embarrass you or worse? Maybe — if you make it easy for them! You’ve probably heard stories about misadventures with Amazon Alexa devices. Some are funny, some not so much. By understanding how voice recordings are set up, stored, and shared, you …
(UPDATED) Earlier this year we talked about a “sextortion” scam (below) creating havoc around the world. Through emails, the scam tricked people into believing that their (very, very) personal web-viewing habits — along with videos captured through their computer cameras — would be distributed to their contact list unless they paid a bitcoin ransom. The …
No matter what you call it, cybercrime can be a real pain. So it’s good to understand the different kinds of crimes out there so you can be alert, protect yourself and your company, and understand what might be going on if your computer or network starts acting weird. The truth is, you can’t participate …
Here at Leapfrog we really, really, really want you to use unique passwords. So much so that we’re hoping you forgive us for the headline and take our advice. Mega breaches call for mega action! Breaches are out of control, so if you’re using the same password for more than one account, it’s like slapping …
Now you don’t have to wonder if your email address or password were stolen — there’s an app for that! Well, a website, anyway. Whether you’re concerned about the latest data breach or any known breach from years past, Leapfrog recommends you use this website. Have I Been Pwned? (HIBP) is run by web security …
If you’re wondering about the easiest, fastest, safest way to pay someone without writing a check (what’s that?) or deal with cash (seriously?), check out these five peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps. Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Google Pay, and Square Cash all get the job done and each has advantages and disadvantages — which is best for …
Remember when social media was just for pet pictures and what you had for lunch? Now it’s one of the world’s most effective data-gathering industries. Here’s an overview of what’s going on with Facebook privacy, the recent changes it’s made, and how you can see what information Facebook and other social media apps have been …
You’re right in the middle of something and your computer starts acting up. Is it the app you’re working in or your device that’s the problem? How can you tell the difference between hardware and hacking? Most problems are software problems. Some are definitely hardware problems. And some can be caused by one or the …
Mint, Quicken and other apps are a handy way to see your financial account information in one place. Use them to track budgets, follow investments, see if checks have cleared and possibly void your contract with your bank, making you liable for losses you may suffer as a result of fraud. Wait … what? Void …
February 2018: If you’re thinking of replacing your computer because it’s not running as fast as you want, chances are you only need to replace the aging hard drive. Swapping out the hard drive for a new solid state drive (SSD) could get you all the speed you need plus another few years of life …