Eye On Cyber

From refrigerators to cars, many of the things we use every day are now connected to the internet. That gives them smart ... We are so dependent on our smart phones for everything from getting directions to banking, and it turns out that criminals want to ... With cyberbreaches on the rise, many consumers are wondering if anything they store or send online is safe from criminals or ... If your phone falls victim to a ransom attack, it may be tempting to just pay up. Before you do, think twice, says CBS2's Fewer people are carrying cash these days, and a growing number of payment apps aim to make splitting a restaurant check or ... With online banking, it's so convenient to make deposits, pay bills and move money with just a few taps on your phone or a few ...

A high-tech home could become an invitation for If it seems like you're getting more unsolicited emails these days, you probably are. So-called "spam" is on the rise again. CBS2's ... Ever get the sense that an app on your phone seems to know a lot about where you happen to be at any given moment? It turns ... We hear all the time now about computing and data storage in the so-called cloud. What is the cloud and is your stuff safe there? With so much personal information on the internet these days, should you be concerned that it can be used against you? Security ... Bitcoin has caught the attention of investors, computer geeks and even hackers, but what does it mean for consumers.

We all know that sinking feeling when your computer freezes up in the middle of an important project and you have to start over. WiFi is widely available these days, often for free. We've gotten used to logging onto the internet easily from public places. We all love the convenience of banking online or being able to quickly access our email and social media accounts, but there are ... Bitcoin has caught the attention of investors, computer geeks, and even hackers, but what should consumers make of it? Data breaches at companies have become more common in the last few years, and recent breaches, like the one at Marriott, have ... ASMR АСМР Robot Repair of sorts? Cinematic Chatty Ripperdoc

In this special segment, CBS explores how the MassCyberCenter is transforming