- As connected devices become more common in homes, taking steps like enabling security features, updating software, and removing outdated gadgets can help prevent hacks.
- Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises reviewing and enabling built-in security tools, keeping devices up to date, and disconnecting unused tech to reduce network vulnerabilities.
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Hillsborough County woman nearly loses $10k to elaborate sheriff's office phone scam
Sheri Amarillas was sitting in her car on a Tuesday morning, about to walk into an appointment after dropping her kids off at school, when she received a voicemail that would lead to an hour-and-a-half ordeal with sophisticated scammers.
Hillsborough County woman nearly loses $10k to elaborate sheriff's office phone scam