Fraud & Security Alert

June 25, 2020

47 apps filling smartphones with malware – see the list

There's another malware epidemic brewing on the Google Play Store thanks to a batch of deceptive apps that hide their icons and infest phones with advertisements. But don't worry: We have the names of the apps you need to delete so you can purge them from your device and keep the popups away.

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Facebook hoax spreading about contact tracing, don’t fall for it

Most viral misinformation contains just enough truth to make its other outlandish claims more convincing. And that's exactly what's happening thanks to a hoax circulating on Facebook about contact tracing. It claims contact-tracing software was installed on tons of phones and is being used maliciously. Here's the truth about contact-tracing software and what's actually going on.

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Popular security software is crashing Windows – here’s the fix

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Amazon warehouse hit by coronavirus – do this now to protect yourself

Just because you're relaxing for the summer doesn't mean COVID-19 is. And now, an Amazon fulfillment center in Minnesota has seen a dramatic spike in cases among its workers. Here's what you need to know, as well as how you can protect yourself when handling your deliveries.

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5 Tech Tricks you need to know

We all love learning a new trick that can save us time when using our devices. No matter how well we know an app or program, there’s almost always some shortcut we never learned. The same goes for hardware: We may use gadgets every day without knowing their helpful quirks. Well, tune in to expand your digital repertoire.

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Turn off political ads on Facebook

Facebook has a long, sad history of maintaining any semblance of credibility when showing ads on the site. Now, you can silence political ads and those from organizations like Super PACs and other paid messages. Tap or click to listen to the latest Consumer Tech Update. →

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