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How to protect your smart home from hackers

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Thanks to the boom in “smart home” devices, we now live with vastly more connected gadgets: internet-linked TVs; camera-equipped doorbells; online thermostats, door locks and lightbulbs; web security cameras; and even refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens with Wi-Fi. Each online link provides a tempting target for a hacker. The problem isn’t simply that somebody can hack … Read more

How to turn on the iPhone’s new thief-blocking security feature — before hackers ruin your life

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As phone thefts become more sophisticated and increasingly common, Apple has released a new iPhone update that gives users a fighting chance to protect their devices. The tech giant has unveiled Stolen Device Protection, which initiates barriers that can prevent theft or halt access to an already stolen phone that’s been taken miles away. Essentially, … Read more