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'Free' Tokens? Don't Fall For The Latest Cryptocurrency Scam
June 29, 2018
It seems that everyone’s talking about cryptocurrency these days, and where there’s buzz, there’s sure to be scammers taking advantage of people who don’t know any better. Cybercriminals have stolen $1.1 billion in cryptocurrency in the first half of 2018 alone using sophisticated tactics and complex processes to fool even the most cautious crypto users. In fact, Fortune recently reported a major cryptocurrency scam in which hackers infiltrated the company behind the ICO (initial coin offering) of EOS – a blockchain-based system for developing decentralized apps.
Read More >"Alexa: Stop Eavesdropping on Me!"
June 11, 2018
Ever get the feeling your technology is spying on you? For one Oregon couple, this dystopian nightmare recently came true when their Amazon Echo device recorded their private conversation and sent it to a random contact. The couple was having a discussion near their Alexa-powered Echo. Shortly after, they received a call from a colleague all the way in Seattle, claiming he’d gotten an audio file of the conversation. The wife, a woman identified to the press as Danielle, told a local TV news crew that she felt “invaded,” and that she would never plug in her Echo device again, because she “can’t trust it.
Read More >How Risky Is Tinder's New 'Places' Feature?
July 6, 2018
Ever wish it was easier to meet someone new at your favorite bar or coffee shop? Tinder’s new “Places” feature wants to help you out. In late May, Tinder announced the roll out of a feature that shows you potential matches based on public locations you’ve both visited. Places, which is powered by Foursquare and Mapbox, is currently being tested in parts of Australia and Chile, and Tinder plans to take it worldwide in the future.
Read More >I'm Getting Divorced – How Do I Tell My Family?
June 19, 2018
Breaking the news of your separation or divorce to your parents, children, friends, and relatives can be awkward and painful. You may not even want to tell people at first in case there’s a chance you’ll get back together. If, however, you are certain you’re ready to file for divorce, you have to tell people, and you may not know how. It’s natural to worry about your friends choosing sides, losing a positive relationship with an in-law, or getting unwanted advice.
Read More >Is Your Teen Swiping Right?
June 12, 2018
In the days before smartphones, dating apps, and constant internet connectivity, teenage couples would meet each other at school or through their friends, and communicate with each other primarily through phone calls (and maybe a few secret notes passed in class). While today’s teens may still do this, modern technology has given them dozens of other ways to meet and contact potential partners, from social media and chat apps, to online communities and dating websites.
Read More >Signs Your New Relationship Is On The Right Track
July 11, 2018
Dating can be difficult, and there’s no guarantee things will work out when you’re first starting a relationship. Many people tend to overanalyze every little interaction and exchange, searching for a clue as to how things are going: _“Why did he respond to someone else’s Instagram post before answering my text?” _ “Did she mean to send that winking face emoji?” “Is he really excited to hang out with me or does he say that to everyone?
Read More >Spectre And Meltdown: Are Your Devices Still At Risk?
June 8, 2018
You’ve likely heard about the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities that were revealed in early 2018. They affect nearly every computer chip that has been manufactured in the last 20 years, and exploit fundamental processes that computer chips perform constantly. Thanks to these vulnerabilities, hackers have the potential to gain access to all kinds of data buried deep on your device’s hard drive. Spectre and Meltdown were a major wake-up call for tech manufacturers, and they’ve been scrambling to fix these flaws ever since.
Read More >Tips for Managing Your Child's Smartphone Use
June 7, 2018
In 2016, Influence Central reported that the average age kids get a smartphone is 10 years old. This age continues to drop as more parents are purchasing internet-connected mobile devices for their children: Common Sense Media found that 42 percent of American children ages 8 and younger now have their own tablet. Companies have been quick to cash in on this growing younger demographic by creating kid-focused apps like Facebook Messenger Kids – a chat tool for kids to communicate with parent-approved contacts – and video creation and sharing app Musical.
Read More >Trying To Adopt? How To Avoid Adoption Scams
June 26, 2018
For couples who can’t have their own children and are trying to adopt, there’s nothing more exciting than finding a match – or more heartbreaking when an adoption falls through. It’s even worse to discover that you’ve been scammed by the person you thought would help bring a new child into your family. Unfortunately, adoption scams are more common than you might think. Like many victims of fraud, people who fall for these scams are emotionally vulnerable.
Read More >What To Do If You Don't Like Your Parent's New Partner
June 20, 2018
It’s common – almost cliché – to hear stories about parents not liking their adult child’s partner. But just as often, adult children of divorced or widowed parents aren’t too keen on Mom or Dad’s new love interest, either. It’s natural to feel uneasy or uncomfortable about your parent being in a new relationship. You may feel like it’s too soon after the divorce or death for your parent to be pursuing a new partner.
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