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Data Doctors: Pros and cons of hardware security keys

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT

Q: What are the pros and cons of using hardware security keys?A: One of the best ways to secure your online accounts is using some form of two-factor authentication to prevent anyone that acquires your password from getting in.The two factors are something you know — your password and something you have: your smartphone.Whenever one of your accounts sees your legitimate password being used from a device, browser or location they don’t recognize, they’ll send a special code or message to your smartphone to make sure it’s you.With all the clever ways for hackers to steal passwords, not having this feature activated on all your accounts is very risky.As with all security measures, it’s a balance between protection and usability that each of us must choose between.Hardware security key prosAs good as smartphone-based two-factor authentication is, it’s not infallible so those seeking a higher level of security often consider using hardware security keys instead.A couple of advantages of ...

Pruitt scores 19, Lipscomb downs UNC Asheville 86-75

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — Will Pruitt had 19 points in Lipscomb’s 86-75 win against UNC Asheville on Friday in the Northern Classic.Pruitt had six rebounds for the Bisons (4-2). Owen McCormack scored 18 points and added 10 rebounds. Derrin Boyd was 4 of 11 shooting and 9 of 10 from the free throw line to finish with 18 points, while adding six rebounds.Drew Pember led the Bulldogs (2-3) in scoring, finishing with 28 points and two blocks. Josh Banks added 20 points and eight rebounds for UNC Asheville. Jamon Battle also recorded 11 points, seven rebounds and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Josh Hubbard stars as No. 25 Mississippi State beats Nicholls 74-61

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Freshman Josh Hubbard scored 15 points, and No. 25 Mississippi State beat Nicholls 74-61 on Friday.Cameron Matthews had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-0). Jimmy Bell Jr., a West Virginia transfer, had 11 points and 10 rebounds in his second double-double of the season.“You never know how it will unfold but I enjoy having balanced scoring,” Mississippi State coach Chris Jans said. “Obviously, I am not trying to hold anyone down but at the same time, it makes it so difficult to prepare against from a defensive scouting perspective. There’s multiple guys that can have big nights and you are not relying on one thing over and over to carry you, offensively.”Nicholls (3-4) was led by Jamal West Jr., who finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. Byron Ireland had 10 points.Mississippi State led 36-24 at halftime. Matthews and D.J. Jeffries each converted a layup and Bell connected on two foul shots to make it 44-26 early in the ...

Miami crushes Boston College 45-20, snaps 3-game losing streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Miami faced a fourth down in Boston College territory late in the third quarter against a BC team that had begun to show signs of a rally.That’s when the Hurricanes turned to Xavier Restrepo.Tyler Van Dyke lofted a pass down the middle of the field, Restrepo dove to haul it in, and Miami punched it into the end zone three plays later to put the game away and beat the Eagles 45-20 on Friday.“You can always trust X,” said Van Dyke, who was 23 for 36 for 290 yards and two touchdowns. “I mean, he’s always going to find his way open. You’ve just got to get him the ball and he’ll make the play for you.”Restrepo caught six passes for 117 yards – giving him 993 receiving yards for the season – and Miami snapped a three-game losing streak. Henry Parrish Jr. ran for 111 yards and a pair of scores for the Hurricanes (7-5, 3-5 Atlantic Coast Conference).Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos ran for 130 yards and a touchdown but only completed 15 of 25 passes for 151 ...

Denver weather: Cold temperatures and more light snow Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver weather will stay cold with light snow showers into the start of the weekend. Live updates: Snow falls on Black Friday throughout the metro Winter weather advisories continue until Saturday for areas that will continue to see slick roads and new snowfall leading to difficult travel. Weather tonight: Cold, light snowFriday night, there will be a few more light snow showers. Temperatures will stay cold, falling to the teens and single digits. When you factor in the breeze though, it could feel closer to zero at times early Saturday morning. Weather tomorrow: Snow ending, coldSaturday, snow showers will taper off. Colorado will be left with cold, below-freezing temperatures, only reaching a high in the mid-20s in the metro, which is much more typical for lows this time of year than highs. Looking ahead: Sunshine, slow warming trendSunday, sunshine returns to the forecast. Temperatures will stay chilly for the Broncos game, and just reach a high of around 40 de...

Hill’s special TD catch and Holland’s 99-yard INT return lead Dolphins past Jets 34-13

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tyreek Hill celebrated a touchdown catch by giving the ball to his new wife in the stands, Jevon Holland returned an intercepted first-half Hail Mary attempt 99 yards for a score, and the Miami Dolphins cruised past the New York Jets 34-13 in the NFL’s first game played on Black Friday.Raheem Mostert also ran for two touchdowns for the Dolphins (8-3), who cushioned their lead atop the AFC East by sending the Jets (4-7) to their fourth straight loss.Tua Tagovailoa was intercepted twice, including one returned for a score by Brandin Echols, but Miami was in control for most of the game. Tagovailoa finished 21 of 30 for 243 yards with the TD to Hill and the two INTs.Tim Boyle started at quarterback for the Jets in place of the benched Zach Wilson, but New York’s stagnant offense failed to get much going other than Boyle’s 1-yard TD pass to Garrett Wilson with 4:37 remaining.The Dolphins took a 10-0 lead when Tagovailoa connected with Hill,...

On Day One of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides.Israel — wrenched by the abduction of nearly 240 people in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that triggered the war — cheered as 13 Israeli women and children emerged free from Gaza. Most were in their 70s or 80s, and the youngest was a 2-year-old. Also released were 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines.In Gaza, the truce’s start Friday morning brought the first quiet for 2.3 million Palestinians reeling and desperate from relentless Israeli bombardment that has killed thousands, driven three-quarters of the population from their homes and leveled residential areas. Rocket fire from Gaza militants into Israel went silent as well.Increased supplies of food, water, medicine and fuel promised under th...

Police: Suspect in custody after woman shot in Brockton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT

Brockton police have taken a suspect into custody in connection with a shooting Friday that left a woman hospitalized, an official said.Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of 165 Carl Ave. around 3 p.m. found the woman injured, according to police.A detective located the suspect soon after and placed him in custody. His name has not been released.The 39-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with what were considered non-life-threatening injuries.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings knock off NHL-best Bruins for 2nd time, 5-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat Boston 5-2 on Friday for their second victory over the NHL-leading Bruins this season.Robby Fabbri, Dylan Larkin and David Perron also scored for the Red Wings, who are the only team to beat Boston (14-2-3) in regulation. Shayne Gostisbehere had two assists and Ville Husso stopped 25 shots.“A big win for us,” Husso said.In their third meeting in a month — the Bruins won the first game on Oct. 28 — Detroit took advantage of six Boston penalties to improve to 10-0-2 when scoring four or more goals.“A really good start. I feel like our guys were focused and locked in,” coach Derek Lalonde said. “A pretty complete road game against a very good team.”Jake DeBrusk and Danton Heinen scored for the Bruins, who had been 5-0-2 since losing at Detroit on Nov. 4. Jeremy Swayman made 24 saves on his 25th birthday.“It’s one thing if you play well and things happen an...

Stars shine brightly at Eastern Mass. soccer showcase

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:02 GMT

CONCORD — For the second straight year, coaches and college scouts made the trek with well over 100 athletes to Concord-Carlisle School for the Eastern Mass. Soccer Coaches Association All-Star Games, which has rapidly transformed from a tight-knit showcase into an annual phenomenon.Rather than one individual contest, the EMSCA opted to again go with a four-game format for parity, with some of the state’s premier talent playing in each direction you looked.Two players were named US Soccer Coaches Association All-Americans, Concord-Carlisle’s own Brady Poor and Bruno DeSouza of Weymouth.To his credit, DeSouza netted a pair of goals during the highly-anticipated Lennie Emmons All-Star Game, including the eventual game-clincher as Team Two defeated Team One, 4-2.“Honestly, it’s amazing,” DeSouza said. “Never thought I would be in this situation. I feel great, had a great season, I’m proud.”In addition to DeSouza and Poor, six athletes were selected as All-New England Players, with Jake...