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9 new designs and features Facebook is making this week

If you're bored with Facebook's same old style and look, you're in luck The company is rolling out a new design as well as a few new features in an effort to keep people from jumping ship. But will the changes do anything to eliminate its rash of security problems?

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Get free chicken nuggets at Chick-fil-A by doing this one thing

Are you a fan of Chick-fil-A? If so, you're not alone. It's one of the most popular restaurants in the States, but its free-food promotions and coupons appear very rarely. Well, this month is one of those special occasions â and the company is offering free chicken nuggets to anyone with a smartphone.

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Check your phone for these privacy-stealing Big Tech data apps

Some bits of information are considered too private for most people to share. But dating and health apps often ask for both, which is leading to a dark new chapter for Big Data. Now, 10 high-profile apps have been caught sharing information with affiliates â including gender, religious beliefs and sexual orientation. Why do these apps want to know so much?

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Should Apple help the government unlock the iPhones of terrorists?

The federal government and big tech have long battled over balancing user privacy and law enforcement access. Now U.S. Attorney General William Barr is calling for Apple to unlock iPhones involved in a terrorist attack, and the question of backdoor access looms larger than ever.

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Online security basics: Essential steps to stay safe online

Security threats are everywhere online these days. Between breaches, phishing scams, ransomware attacks and identity theft, it's hard to know where to start if you want to stay safe. In this Komando DIY, we'll walk you though simple steps to protect your personal information on the web. Learn how to keep your device secure with the latest updates, create safe online accounts and stop giving away too much on social media. You'll be an expert in no time.

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A hairy situation: The case of the Bad Wig Bandit

If youâre out committing crimes, a good disguise is one of the best ways to hide your identity from law enforcement. Thatâs why robbers tend to wear masks or balaclavas â which conceal the face from people and cameras. But one bank robber in North Carolina took this practice to the next level. In fact, his crimes were severe enough to land him on the FBIâs naughty list. Dubbed âThe Bad Wig Bandit,â this robber disguises himself with colorful, low-quality wigs that drape down over his face. Many of the wigs are so bad, he almost stands out in a crowd. Laugh all you want, but the wigs must be working since the Bad Wig Bandit is still at large. Not even the FBI can do anything about that.

Heâs lucky heâs not in the UK, or heâd be facing down an entirely different kind of bad wig.

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