This latest hack revelation happened three years ago, but we are just learning about it. The first revealed Yahoo hack was done two years ago and affected 500 million users. This one affected 1 billion users! This is a disgrace…not only the hack, but Yahoo hiding it from the public for so long. They knew about both hacks not long after the breaches.
Yahoo was recently purchased by Verizon, who is just learning of this latest breach in security. They will either demand a lower price or cancel the deal completely. Yahoo prices, of course, are tumbling on the stock market.
So what should you do about it? First cancel any Yahoo accounts you may have. Then carefully read our first two stories and follow their tips. Merry Christmas from Yahoo!
Besides the bad news, there is also some good news and some good tips for all your devices. So read on and enjoy. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Yahoo reveals new hack: ‘Unauthorized third party’ stole data from more than 1B accounts
The company states that the information stolen may include names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords, and — “in some cases” — encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers.
Yahoo hack: Here's what you should do
The embattled tech company said it's notifying users who may have been affected by the breach and making them change their passwords. The problem is it happened all the way back in August 2013.
Artificial intelligence has a big year ahead
In 2017, AI won't just be for the nerdy companies. Machine learning can help with mortgage applications and bridge safety, too.
Trump tells tech leaders to call him directly if they need anything
President-elect Donald Trump hosted some of the technology industry’s top leaders at Trump Tower in New York and told them to contact him directly if he could help them with their problems.
Google Docs has a spam problem like iCloud Calendar, so why aren't we freaking out about it?
Google Docs has a spam problem like iCloud Calendar, so why aren't we freaking out about it?
Opinion: Google simply isn't held to the same standard as Apple, and that's bad for all of us.
This Printable 2017 All-Inclusive Binder Gets You Organized for the New Year
This all-inclusive binder has everything you’ll need to organize your life for the new year, and it’s free to download and print.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
The best OneNote 2016 tips: 10 ways anyone can get organized
Make the most of this versatile tool by setting up pages, notebooks, and sections.
The Best Password Managers of 2017
A password like "123456" or "monkey" is easy to remember, but it's also easy to crack. With the help of a password manager, you can have a unique and strong password for every secure website. We've evaluated two dozen to help you choose.
How to Undo Send in Outlook
Gmail makes it easy to stop an email from being delivered even after you hit Send. Outlook has similar options, but they're confusing. Here's how to set up this lifesaver in Microsoft's email client.
4 Windows Command Prompt tricks everyone should know
Fix your internet, examine your system's energy use, and more
4 Gmail Labs features you should be using
If you’re new to Gmail Labs, it’s the testing ground for Gmail’s more experimental features. The successful ones go on to become standard Gmail capabilities
Mobile Computing
9 travel hacks you'll wish you knew all along
Already taking a trip or just planning your next one? These tips will help you save time, money and sanity.
Photography tips for the holiday season!
Nowadays, there are dozens of opportunities available to snap some truly breathtaking and unique holiday snapshots; you just need to get creative with it!
The 5 best new iPhone features in iOS 10.2
There’s plenty more to iOS 10.2 than just new emoji, and in this post we’ll cover all of the best new features that just arrived on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch courtesy of iOS 10.2.
Apple launches Apple Support troubleshooting app for iPhone and iPad
Apple Support, Apple's latest app, collects help support documents, troubleshooting tips, and direct access to repair shops like Apple Stores in one place.
How to switch from iPhone to Android
We can help move your photos, contacts, calendars, mail, music, and messages over to their new home.
5 tricks to free up space on your Android phone
Is your microSD card not enough? Here are some quick ways to reclaim storage space.
No comments:
Post a Comment