Stay Protected

Hey guys,

In a recent article that I read, Russia: Hidden chips 'launch spam attacks from irons, I learned that cyber criminals are planting chips in electric irons and kettles to launch spam attacks. I was shocked to hear this and wanted to share it with you. The hidden devices have been said to be mostly used to spread viruses, by connecting to any computer within a 200m (656ft) radius which were using unprotected Wi-Fi networks. I found this to be unbelievable. It truly seems as if cyber criminals are willing to try just about anything in order to attack your computer and personal files. It's important to remember to always keep your computer protected with anti-virus software and password protect your Wi-Fi networks as well as do not connect to unknown/unsecure networks. Otherwise, you might be putting yourself at risk even when you would least expect it!

- Melissa