Some technology has been fast-tracked because of the coronavirus pandemic. Whether its contact tracing to see if you have been in contact with someone who was sick, or the push to develop mobile voting, so people don't have to wait in crowded polling locations.

But are these new technologies being properly tested and vetted to make sure you aren't at risk?

News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Tony Cole, the chief technology officer at Attivo Networks, to discuss how to protect yourself from hackers and scams, and what you need to know about contact tracing and your cellphone.

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