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AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH CES ® Kimberly Oser CEO and Editor-in-Chief Jules Denton Senior Associate Publisher Carlos Velasquez Associate Publisher Lorrie Baumann Editorial Director JoEllen Lowry Jeanie Catron Karrie Welborn Associate Editors Yasmine Brown Jonathan Schieffer Graphic Designers Caitlyn McGrath Sarah Glenn Customer Service Managers Stacy Davis Steven Taylor Hannah Stefanovich Show Logistics & Distribution Marcos Morhaim Senior Account Manager Adrian Chacon Cami Jimenez Rich Mariscal Darryl Monroe Danny Ranney Anthony Socci Account Managers Tara Neal Director of Operations Enrico Cecchi European Sales Consumer Electronics Daily News is published by Oser Communications Group ©2017 All rights reserved. Executive and editorial offices at: 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715 520.721.1300/Fax: 520.721.6300 www.osercommunicationsgroup.com European offices located at Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 11, 50125 Florence, Italy Consumer Electronics Daily News Saturday, January 7, 2017 4 THE TRUTH ABOUT FREE WIFI Free: the second most persuasive trigger word in the English language. But these days, is anything actually free? Hackers can easily set up "free WiFi" networks in popular tourist destinations, hoping to lure unexpected victims by offering them a connection. This alarming revelation comes as no surprise, as it appears our growing need for WiFi on the go some- times outweighs our need for security. Skycure, a mobile threat defense company, recently released a list of the top tourist destinations that are most likely to be affected by malicious soft- ware. Not shockingly, Times Square in New York City landed at the top of the list, followed by the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and Disneyland Paris in France. According to Skycure, the most common way to attract a visitor's eye is to place the word "free" at the forefront of the hotspot name. Once connected, you're practically inviting hackers into your private data vault, allowing them access to your credit card information, passwords, email, photos and more. Although the security of unplugging from the world of WiFi while traveling seems enticing, it isn't quite realistic. Between Google Maps, social media apps and even mobile banking, data is typically a required amenity when in a for- eign location. So what is a traveler to do to prevent hackers while simultaneously staying connected abroad? XCom Global first recommends avoiding the ever so attractive "free WiFi" networks that run rampant in popular tourist locations. Secondly, don't disregard warning mes- sages that may pop up before or after connecting to a network. Although it is almost human nature to click "continue" or "yes" in order to proceed, pay atten- tion to these warning signs. Last, but cer- tainly not least, it's recommended to MOTORCYCLISTS CAN RECORD THEIR RIDE LIKE NEVER BEFORE THANKS TO DOD TECH DASH CAMERAS The DOD Hummer bike cam is a dash camera designed with riders in mind. Launched this past summer, the Hummer has all the features a motorcycle or motorbike enthusiast would want. Its IPX6-rated body is waterproof-ready right out of the box without having to purchase any additional casings. The Hummer also includes a rugged handle- bar mount, hardwire kit, built in WiFi, 5Hz GPS logging and is mobile app ready. DOD Tech Account Manager Henry Chan explains why the DOD Hummer is a unique camera that all rid- ers should consider. "The Hummer is a one-of-a-kind camera that any rider will enjoy. We designed this camera with a waterproof body knowing that riders get caught in unfavorable weather sometimes, and a 5Hz GPS logging sys- tem so riders can track their speed, dis- tance traveled and paths taken. Like the rest of our dash cameras, the video quality is key, so you can record long distance or short distance trips in clear 1080p HD video both day and night. Additionally, it comes with built-in gyroscope tech- nology which helps to greatly reduce motion blur when you are maneuvering your bike." The DOD Hummer bike cam also includes a six element glass lens which provides crystal clear natural images, 14-megapixel high resolution image sensor, loop recording, auto start up and Continued on Page 57 Continued on Page 57