Tech Q&A: Dueling assistants, outsmarting hackers, blocking texts, and more

Want to know how to choose the best virtual assistant, outsmart hackers, and block texts? Q: I read that hackers are going after routers and when they do, they can record keystrokes and steal from you. How can I make sure hackers are not in my router? A: You've described one of the most terrifying scenarios in the cyber security world, right after ransomware or identity theft: The hackers' ability to covertly track the precise characters you type, and thereby deducing all your passwords and private messages. The threat is real and it could happen to anyone who doesn't take the proper precautions. Routers are a vulnerable part of any network because most people don't even think about them.