Got new tech? Lock it down now before it’s too late

It used to be that Windows PCs were a hacker’s primary target. Those days are long gone as Macs, iPhones, and Android phones are being played for anything from a scammer's profits to a partner’s espionage. Want to be shocked?

To keep your identity, apps, and bank accounts safe from hackers, you have to be smarter than the criminals. You lock your door at night. Practice similar common sense with your digital life. 1. Keep your devices up to date A big danger is zero-day attacks. Hackers and scammers use these exploits before the hardware or software makers have a chance to close the holes with an update. Ignoring these updates leaves holes in your system.