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Tech products that will help you head back to school – Cityline
Tech expert Winston Sih shows us tech products that will help get everyone back to school, including hard drives and security software.
Testing the water-resistant Samsung Galaxy S7 edge – Breakfast Television
As aired on Breakfast Television, Friday, March 11, 2016, on City.
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If you’re a Mac user, beware of ‘ransomware’
Ransomware, a malware that hit over 6,000 people over the weekend, sneaks onto your computer by way of common torrent software (i.e. Transmission for Mac), restricts access to part or all of your computer, until you pay a ransom fee.
Parents with kids should be aware–many teens use torrent software to download pirated music, movies, and television shows. This content can often come with ‘phishing’ software – prying for personal information, including addresses, credit card information, and bank account passwords.
Although this is alarming being the first ransomware has hit the Macintosh operating system, security experts are noting to not overreact and keep the following tips in mind:
Ransomware protection tips
Courtesy: Symantec
- Regularly back up any files stored on your computer
- Always keep your security software up to date
- Keep your operating system and other software updated
- Delete any suspicious-looking emails you receive
Rogers 4K TV Full Periscope with Tanya Kim & Winston Sih
Watch the full Periscope event for Rogers 4K TV and #LifeIn4K, with our partner LG and hosts Tanya Kim and Winston Sih. http://www.rogers.com/4KTV