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It’s no secret that there are no secrets. Fake news, email hacks, spying gadgets, Facebook fakes… being street smart in today’s wired world is trickier than ever. We help you stay safe, prepared, and aware.
Ever feel like something is a little bit “off” about your Facebook account? Maybe your friends list is packed with people you don’t even recognize, or conversations are showing up in Facebook Messenger that you know you never participated in?…
Read moreYou might remember back in November when Mozilla released a super comprehensive security rundown of some of the most popular “smart” gifts around. It provided some great insights into gadgets that might be a bit more creepy than we initially…
Read moreToday is a good day for people who have a habit of accidentally hitting “send.” Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular social apps on the planet, but until today it never allowed you to remove a message in…
Read moreWe already know the hottest holiday gadget gifts are cool but are they secure and trustworthy too? Mozilla — yep, the folks behind internet browser Firefox — just released a new report and shopping guide called *Privacy Not Included. The…
Read moreTIPS TO MAKE SURE YOU NEVER OVERPAY: 1. SPOT THE REAL DEAL What’s actually good deal this time of year versus a bunch of hype? Small appliances — like instant pots — and smart home gadgets. Also, good deals: some…
Read morePhone scammers will target just about anyone they think they can exploit, and the government is now warning that Social Security recipients are their newest target. This scary scam works a lot like those in the past, with anonymous callers…
Read moreApple’s latest mobile software, iOS 12, tightens up security and privacy issues on iPhones. To get the most out of the updates though, you might have tweak a setting or two. Here’s how to take full advantage of the latest…
Read moreReposted from: The Wall Street Journal: It’s time to check up on your Facebook settings again but this time, it’s more about security than privacy: The company announced Friday the discovery of a security vulnerability that may have affected nearly 50…
Read moreIt spreads like a bad flu. One person shares a shocking photo on Facebook, with a news-ish-enough looking headline and before you know it, people are talking about two-headed sharks. (The photo below? FAKE.) Intentionally misleading news stories, and even…
Read moreScammers will try anything to lure you into a trap, from robocalling to blanketing your inbox in spam emails, but their latest trick might be their most devious yet. A new report from the security experts at Kaspersky Lab explains…
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