Red flags you're speaking with a phone scammer — Firefox makes big security change
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3 things you need to know today 1. 5 surefire phrases that you're talking to a scammer on the phone Telephone scammers can quickly adapt to the situation, changing their story or deflecting questions. But no matter how crafty, there will always be certain words or phrases they simply can’t stop using. Here are five things you should listen for if you suspect a scam. Tap or click here for five things phone scammers say to steal your money. → |
2. A murder suspect says she used an Apple AirTag to track her cheating boyfriend GPS trackers are great for keeping track of your stuff, but they can also be used to track you. Stalkers have been using these tiny devices to track their victims, and one recent case ended in a murder. We've got the whole story and tips to help determine if you're being tracked. Tap or click here for the dangers of GPS trackers. → |
3. Firefox just made a huge security change to protect your privacy You might not be aware, but every website your visit leaves a cookie on your browser. This tiny file contains details like your browsing session if you logged in and sometimes what you viewed. Mozilla's latest update to the Firefox browser helps put a stop to that to secure your data. Tap or click here to take advantage of the new Firefox cookie protection tool. → |
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