By the end of next year, more than 20 billion devices are expected to be connected to the internet.
It's easy to see why. Almost everything we purchase today can be connected to Wi-Fi networks including lights, water sprinklers, refrigerators, toys, watches, shoes - even golf clubs. Not to mention your cellphone, laptop and automobile.
While the so-called Internet of Things (…
Stevens County has a new broadband speed test and map. It's based on the same Open Technology Institute open source code as the Seattle broadband map, and it's launching this month at the Tech Expo in Colville, WA
Broadband Speed Test
WaTech's Office of Cybersecurity is seeing a new phishing campaign that tries to trick people into revealing their work login credentials. The twist to this campaign is that it also tries to trick users into authorizing a two-factor authentication request that allows bad actors access to their accounts.
Here's an example of what we're seeing:
1. A phishing email says you…
Dear Washingtonians!
When watching Super Bowl 2020 earlier this month, I was struck by how Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes took his team from 10 points behind with only nine minutes left to win the game 31-20. It was a masterful performance that exemplified his ability to set emotions aside and do what was needed to defeat his opponent.
I see a commonality…
