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Security Experts Believe That ‘Vault 7’ Represents A Common Public Hack

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It has been alleged that the CIA created software and tools with the possibility that the agency could hack into people’s smart devices like televisions, appliances and other household gadgets. This includes Apple products like iPhones and iPads, the Google Android system and Microsoft Windows phones and tablets. Previous Warning?

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Would You Sacrifice Your Privacy For A $5 Gift Card?

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Location analytics startup Placed convinced those people to download a mobile app that tracks them wherever they go, 24/7, in exchange for accumulating $5 and $10 gift cards over time, as well as being eligible for drawings of bigger ticket items, like an Apple iPad.

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Mac or PC for College? Which Laptop Is Best for the College Student

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The other thing: it syncs with your iPhone and iPad. So it’s always critical to run anti-virus software on the Mac to keep viruses away as best as you can. You don’t have to worry about root directories and other technical tasks necessary to maintain the PC. Children already know it! Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay.

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