personal security

Are your appliances spying on you? LG Smart devices are easily hacked warn security experts

November 2, 2017 -

Posted by Jayson Veley

(Natural News) You’ve heard of Smart TVs and certain applications on your phone spying on you, but what about microwaves, refrigerators and vacuums? According to security researchers, a flaw in the LG SmartThinQ application could allow hackers to take control of various household appliances, such as smart dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, dryers and vacuums. Needless to […]

in: Culture & Society, Privacy & surveillance, Technology

Safe surfing: Beware of botnets and the rise in ransomware threats

October 11, 2017 -

Posted by Russel Davis

(Natural News) A report by the European policing agency Europol has revealed that the proliferation of ransomware has topped other forms of cyber crime in 2017. According to the 80-page report, ransomware has outperformed other forms of cybercrime and has steadily impacted victims across multiple industries in both the public and private sectors. The policing agency has coordinated several successful […]

in: Cell Phone Dangers, cyber warfare, Technology

Why more women are joining gun clubs to learn self-defense skills

July 31, 2017 -

Posted by JD Heyes

(Natural News) In some of the nation’s most violent cities, far-Left Democratic mayors and city counsels continue to do all they can to make it more difficult for the vast majority of their law-abiding citizens to protect themselves with foolish gun control laws. Despite their efforts, however — and thanks to recent federal and Supreme […]

in: 2nd Amendment, Crime, Culture & Society, Current Events, Government