Fox 8 News – Hackers Gain Access to Homes Through Webcams

Fox 8 News in Cleveland put together this story of computer webcams being accessed without authorization through malicious software.

I had a chance to speak to them as a member of Geek Squad on signs that your PC may be infection with malware, such as viruses or spyware.

In general, webcams are not a target for most malicious software, but it’s important to help protect your PC from malware where you can. Keeping your antivirus software up to date and set to scan your computer on a regular basis will help. Making sure your operating system and web browser plug-ins like Java, Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader will help as well.

Kodak and Insignia Take Your Media Wireless

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It seems like every family has a wireless network in their homes these days, but did you know that laptops and game consoles aren’t the only thing you can connect to that wireless router?

I had an opportunity to speak to Cleveland’s Fox 8 News morning team about “internet media devices”, like the Kodak Pulse wireless digital photo frame and the Insignia Infocast.

Really, it’s only a matter of time until EVERYTHING in your house is wireless. Even the dog.