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March 22, 2023

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Use an iPhone or Mac? Don't fall for this iCloud email promising free storage

3 things you need to know today

1. Use an iPhone or Mac? Don't fall for this iCloud email promising free storage

If you are an iPhone or Apple Mac user, beware! A tricky new phishing scam is making the rounds that many tech-savvy people are falling for. We have all the details on this dangerous scheme and ways to avoid falling victim.

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2. Check this list - Phones vulnerable to a new no-click hack

Many cybersecurity threats need victims to click malicious links or visit shady websites to infect their devices. But a dangerous zero-day flaw was recently discovered, considered a no-click hack. That's when the flaw can be exploited without interaction. We have details on this frightening vulnerability and a list of impacted devices.

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3. Are you overpaying for the internet? Find out now

If you have many connected devices working simultaneously and are streaming 4K content on your tablet and TV, you may need to upgrade your internet plan. If you primarily check email and social media, you may be overpaying for what you don't need. We'll show you how to calculate how much internet speed is right for you.

Tap or click here to find out if you're overpaying for the internet. →

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