Tech News Today Podcast
1) Major email hack - Thousands of donated iPhones unusable - Algorithm predicts 'GoT' deaths
Microsoft email programs Outlook, MSN and Hotmail were hacked, affecting thousands. Giving away your old iPhone? Do this one thing, or the phone will be useless. An algorithm predicts who will die in ...Show More
2) FBI hacked, identities exposed - Find hidden cams in Airbnbs - Google alternatives
Latest hack could put thousands of FBI agents and government employees at risk. Worried about hidden cameras at your next Airbnb stay? This free scan will tell you if someone is watching. There are al...Show More
FBI hacked, identities exposed - Find hidden cams in Airbnbs - Google alternatives
18:35 | Apr 15th, 2019
3) Hotel data breach - You might get money from Yahoo settlement - Make your dumb speakers smart with Amazon Amp
Two out of three hotels inadvertently expose your personal data during online bookings. What you need to know about a settlement in the big Yahoo data breach case. Amazon wants to turn your dumb speak...Show More
4) Major patch against hackers you need now - New privacy app shows Facebook, Google, and Twitter gotchas - Own a video doorbell? Watch out for thieves
A router used by millions is vulnerable to hackers. An innovative new app shows your Facebook, Twitter and Google privacy gotchas. If you have a video doorbell, you need to be on the lookout for thiev...Show More
5) Nasty spyware infecting phones -- New app to avoid traffic jams -- Go from NYC to London in an hour
Spyware posing as legitimate apps is affecting not only Android smartphones but iPhones too. A new maps feature might help you avoid getting stuck in a traffic jam. You'll see robots at this national,...Show More
6) Robocalls becoming scarier -- Google's violent kids' games -- More hidden cameras at Airbnbs
Robocallers changing for the worse and use your own info. Kids can still download violent video games marked as safe from this app store. Airbnb's hidden camera problems continue, as one tech-savvy va...Show More
7) New iPhone massive security flaw -- Huge PC repair scam exposed — See who's snooping on you
A security flaw in Apple's IOS allows anyone to make a call or send texts on locked iPhones. Office Depot has been fined $35 million by the FTC for a service the government says was a fraud. Find vari...Show More
8) Spotting a fake Uber or Lyft driver -- Facebook tax scam ads -- Credit card breaches make case for cash
Ride-sharing companies have become commonplace — and that's causing some deadly incidents. Learn how to spot a fake ride-sharing driver. A recent data breach exposed the credit card information of 2 m...Show More
9) Millions of Facebook records on unsecured servers -- Consumer Report's robocall petition -- AT&T has fastest Wi-Fi network
As many as 540 million Facebook records containing personal data were found on unsecured servers. Consumer Reports has started a petition demanding the FCC require phone carriers to stop spoofed roboc...Show More
10) Hidden cameras found in more Airbnb rentals -- Scammers can control your cellphone -- Pirating TV shows brings identity theft
So much for that relaxing vacation. The number of hidden cameras found in Airbnb rentals is on the rise. A new cellphone scams lets a thief take complete control of your phone. Call it karma. If you p...Show More