Why the Bash bug will be a big headache

Don't shrug off the Bash security flaw. Bridget Carey explains how hackers could use it to attack various computer systems -- and even lightbulbs. Also, Amazon is crafting smart-home devices and Apple offers a fix for its botched iOS 8.0.1 update.

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Bridget Carey is an award-winning reporter who helps you level-up your life -- while having a good time geeking out. Her exclusive CNET videos get you behind the scenes as she covers new trends, experiences and quirky gadgets. Her weekly video show, "One More Thing," explores what's new in the world of Apple and what's to come. She started as a reporter at The Miami Herald with syndicated newspaper columns for product reviews and social media advice. Now she's a mom who also stays on top of toy industry trends and robots. (Kids love robots.)

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Bridget has spent over 18 years as a consumer tech reporter, hosting daily tech news shows and writing syndicated newspaper columns. She's often a guest on national radio and television stations, including ABC, CBS, CNBC and NBC.

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Sept. 25, 2014 2:27 p.m. PT

There's yet another security flaw that can wreak havoc on our lives. It's easy to be desensitized to hack attacks these days, but don't dismiss this one. Watch CNET Update for an simple explanation of why the Bash bug is so problematic:

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Also in this tech-news roundup:

Amazon is reportedly working on smart-home gadgets. In the future you could hit a button in your home to order items. For now, you'll have to settle for Amazon's Twitter hashtag tricks.
If you downloaded the problematic version of iOS 8.0.1, Apple has a fix to revert back to iOS 8. Apple also addressed the crisis of the bendable iPhone 6 Plus. (Only nine people reported a problem.)

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