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Don’t Click That!

Even if a site had a link on it that said, Don’t Click That ! I am sure there are a bunch of folks who would still click on it, just out of curiosity. Curiosity killed the cat (after all). At least run the link through a “link check” site! Cyber criminals are always coming up with new ways to use phishing scams to steal your personal information.

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Near Field Communication (NFC) Is it Safe?

Near Field Communication (NFC), is a technology that enables ‘tap to pay’ transactions with mobile phones. The author expresses concerns about NFC’s security, although the technology is said to be only for short-range use. Possible security risks include eavesdropping, data corruption, interception attacks, and device theft. Despite these concerns, the author acknowledges NFC’s practicality and widespread use in point-of-sale terminals. An example of NFC in use is Apple Pay. Yet, the author advises users to be cautious while using NFC-based payment systems, possibly employing methods such as NFC-safe wallets for added security.