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Voice assistants – your digital ears

Smart speakers like Google Assistant are super handy, but they also may be always listening. That means they’re recording everything you say, from grocery lists to random thoughts. While this data helps improve the assistant’s capabilities, it’s also a potential privacy risk. Imagine if a hacker got access to your voice recordings. They could use […]

Ever Wonder What Your Smart Speaker Hears? Check and Clear Recordings!

Ever wonder what your smart speaker has been listening to? We all know they’re handy for playing music and answering questions, but they also record your voice commands. While this helps them learn and serve you better, it can also be a privacy concern. The good news is, you can easily review and delete those […]

Need Privacy? Take Control of Your Smart Speaker’s Listening Ears

Smart speakers like Amazon Alexa and Google Home are super handy. They can play music, answer questions, and even control your smart home devices. But here’s the thing: they’re always listening for that wake word (“Alexa,” “Hey Google”) to spring into action. This can be a bit creepy for privacy-conscious folks. Silence the Listening: The […]

Be mindful of voice assistants

While voice assistants offer convenience and entertainment value, be mindful of their potential privacy implications. Voice assistants continually listen for voice commands whenever active, raising concerns about data privacy and security. Review the device’s privacy settings and disable any features that don’t align with your security preference, and be cautious when linking sensitive accounts or […]

Why you should secure your smart home devices with internet security software

These days, you can’t throw a stone without hitting a device that’s connected to the web. The internet of things (IoT) is a global network of technologies that uses internet connections to transmit and receive data. It’s fundamentally changed the way we work and live. We employ this technology in all places, from the office […]

Beware of copycat apps

It’s all too easy to accidentally install a malicious app on your phone. This could be because an app mimics a legitimate one; for example, if you want the Amazon Alexa app, make sure it’s the official software by Amazon by checking the source and reading the user reviews. Also, be wary of apps that […]