How chatbot scams work
You get a message pop up on your screen from a major brand saying you've won a prize. How do you know if it's…
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Security plays a big part in our world, and Pickr spends a lot of time covering it. From news about the latest happenings in security products and research, to detailed how-to articles explaining how not to get caught in a scam and more, you’ll find plenty of info in our security stories.
Scam trends for 2021 set to target vaccines, apps
Scammers and criminals may make current events their main course this year, as they take advantage of the news…
Arlo adds a camera for inside, doorbell without touch
Arlo adds an indoor camera in its latest additions, plus a way to ring a doorbell without having to touch anything.
Nobi keeps a watch over the relatives with a smart lamp
A gadget being shown at CES is all about monitoring seniors to make sure they're upright and haven't fallen over.
Swann shines red & blue on intruders with “Enforcer” security
Some security cameras blend in and capture without attention, but Swann's latest appears to ditch that, with red…
New year kicks off with another SMS scam
If you've started the year with a message that you've won something from JB HiFi, you might want to reset those…
What tech trends can you expect in 2021?
What tech trends can you expect to hear about this year? We're citing a few, because some stand out more than others.
Beware the scams ahead of Xmas this year
As if 2020 hasn't been hard enough, scammers are making life a little more complex, as Christmas scams heat up.
Beware the fake Amazon as scammers look to deceive
Scammers won't stop trying to take your money, and as the year kicks in for the shopping season, thieves are now…
The world’s worst password is 123456, is yours on the list?
How terrible are the world's worst passwords, and just how long did it take a password company to crack them?