political – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog Articles and news about Mobile Security, Android, Apps, Social Media and Technology in general. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:49:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-psafe_blog_purple-shield-32x32.png political – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[The Best Ways to Stream the Presidential Debates Online]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/best-ways-stream-presidential-debates-online/ Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:35:46 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=4349 The 2016 American presidential election is one of the most heated races in recent memory. The rivalry between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump has come to a head — demonstrated with no more intensity than in the fall debates.

There’s no better way to become more informed about your future president than watching these debates. However, you might feel you have to miss out if you don’t have a television. Don’t worry, though — there are several options for streaming the debates, as they happen live. Live streaming has already taken over the world, and the 2016 debates are no exception. Here are the best ways to stream.

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When are the presidential debates?
The first debate between the candidates took place on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 9pm Eastern Time, 8pm Central Time, 7pm Mountain Time, and 6pm Pacific Time. The next debates will air on Tuesday, October 4, Sunday, October 9, and Wednesday, October 19, 2016. All of the subsequent debates will air at the same time as the first one.

How can I stream these debates online?
The major cable networks will stream the debates for free, live on their websites and on their mobile platforms. CBS News streams the debate on CBSNews.com, as well as on devices like Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku. ABC News also streams the debates on its website and on its news apps. NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, and the NBC News apps will stream NBC’s coverage.

You can also watch the debates live on social networks like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. YouTube streams free coverage from NBC News, PBS, Fox News, Bloomberg, and Telemundo. Streams from Bloomberg are available for users on Twitter apps and on Twitter’s site (without a password).

ABC News has partnered with Facebook (at this link: Facebook.com/ABCNews) to stream the debates live on the social media platform for free. The partnership will also cover the debate between the vice presidential candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine. As you stream on Facebook, you can also comment on the candidate’s answers and see how other viewers are responding, too.

As you’re streaming the debates, you want to ensure you’re streaming efficiently. That’s why you should download PSafe Total and PSafe Total Windows before the debates begin. PSafe Total’s Internet Booster closes applications running in the background of your device to make it work even faster. Your browsing companion — Kiper — helps you browse without lag time with a single click.

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<![CDATA[Political Email Hacks and the Dangers They Pose]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/political-email-hacks-dangers-pose/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 23:03:04 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=4325 Emails have been a controversial subject during this presidential election season. However, the executive branch isn’t the only sector of governance that struggles with email security. Politicians nationwide have become increasingly cognizant over their email content as a result of the widespread hacking occurring in Congress.

Not only do these emails contain political content, but they also contain personal information that could devastate a campaign. Moreover, top secret political information can be communicated via email, so national security could be in grave danger if a confidential email is hacked and falls into the wrong hands. Hacked information with leaked gossip could tarnish the reputation of any elected official.

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For example, the Democratic National Committee had an email leak that alluded to a somewhat fixed election by the hands of the DNC delegates. Secretary of State Colin Powell also had a variety of emails hacked that revealed his personal dislike for the current presidential candidates and other federal officials.

This series of hacks has caused other businesses to launch a more discrete communication policy. For example, Goldman Sachs uses the acronym “LDL,” meaning “let’s discuss live,” whenever they want to send a confidential message. Other executives are utilizing pseudonyms to assert personal security.

However, many are looking positively upon these hackings, as they are providing a check on the potential corruption of politicians. While the system of checks and balances seems to be maintaining the stability of the federal government, there is always a possibility of dishonesty. Thus, the hacking of these emails could potentially expose politicians who are unfairly attempting to promote a deceitful agenda.

Why were these emails hacked?
These hacking victims obviously didn’t have PSafe Total installed! PSafe Total offers features to help maximize the safety of your private information. Advanced Protection is a function within PSafe Total that allows PSafe to protect your device from third-party uninstalls in case of loss or theft. This maximizes the privacy of your photos, messages, and personal data. Additionally, PSafe Total’s anti-theft feature tracks, blocks, locates, and even erases all of your data remotely in case of loss or theft.

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