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Have an Adobe account? Here’s how to tell if it was hacked
Last month, Adobe announced that data from at least 2.9 million (yes, million) active users was stolen. Later, some reports put that number closer to 150 million. Thieves made off with encrypted credit card information and also user IDs and log-in credentials. If you’ve wondered if your account could have been among those breached, there’s now a way to find out.
Read MoreThree movies to watch this winter
Now before you start thinking winter is nothing but a cold, white, and depressing season, remember there are some great things to watch when you are locked away in your warm house. Here are some of my favorite movies to watch—some that you may not have heard of before.
Read MoreIn the spotlight: Monticello, Minnesota
As the days grow shorter and fall turns to winter, people begin to flock to Monticello, Minn., a TDS and TDS TV market. Monticello, located about 40 minutes northwest of Minneapolis, sits on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. […]
Read MoreConsumer alert: CryptoLocker “ransomware” holds files hostage until you pay up
The FBI is alerting PC owners of a new kind of “ransomware” called CryptoLocker. Ransomware is a type a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. CryptoLocker encrypts your files and holds them hostage until you pay a ransom of several hundred dollars, typically within three days.Find out what you need to know about this latest threat and how to keep your files safe.
Read MoreFriday tech news roundup for November 1
This week: Lifescribe releases their latest pen and it’s both attractive and functional, Netflix may be venturing into big movie production, and the New York Times reports on a newly discovered app vulnerability that might make you think twice about using public Wi-Fi. Plus, there’s a new device that might stop battles over the thermostat setting, and you can now use your electronic devices on planes during takeoff and landing. And if that’s not enough, check out some unseen Star Wars footage and learn what you may have missed out on during National Cat Day.
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