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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know June 14, 2020 |
Billions of internet-connected devices are vulnerable to this scary new hack A dangerous new security flaw has been found that affects nearly every internet-of-things device on the market. And to make matters worse, there are no quick fixes available — and every affected device will need its own patch to be safe. Here's what you need to know. Tap or click here to see how you can protect yourself in the meantime. → |
Travel safer with new Google Maps pandemic alerts You're probably familiar with Google Maps by now and have used it many times. But, wouldn't it be nice if it could help you navigate through restrictions caused by COVID-19? Well, now it can. A new Google Maps update adds several features that will help you travel efficiently through these crazy times. Tap or click here to use Google Maps' latest coronavirus features. → |
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More online banking scams coming, FBI says – protect yourself now The FBI has put out an alert about the rising threat of banking trojans and related financial scams. With so many people switching to online banking, there are now more targets than ever for these cybercriminals to attack. If you bank online and want to stay safe, here's what the FBI is suggesting you do. Tap or click here to see the full nature of the threats to online banking. → |
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Mine your own business: Cambodian man gets flak for unusual yard In most places, unusual or ugly lawn ornaments will get you a complaint from your HOA or a slap on the wrist. But no amount of pink flamingos and garden gnomes could ever compare to the decorations in one man’s yard in Cambodia. Authorities in the northwestern part of the country have come down on the homeowner for what they’re calling “dangerous and destructive” lawn decorations, which include numerous undetonated explosives and landmines left over from 20th-century conflicts. The items were collected from nearby fields and villages, and neighbors have claimed the homeowner acts as an amateur minesweeper in his free time. After collecting the mines, he hung them from trees surrounding his property, which puts them at an even greater risk of exploding and causing damage. After speaking with authorities, the man admitted to collecting them but explained his actions as a result of “not knowing what to do” with the explosives. Maybe he should have contacted an actual minesweeper. Alternatively, maybe they could just bring in this incredible, high-tech minesweeping vehicle. Tap or click here to see how technology is helping clear former battlefields of weaponry. → |
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