Criminals' new way to infect your iPhone with malware — What this optical illusion says about you
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March 20, 2022

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In this issue ...

  • New malware trick
  • Get free internet from your provider
  • 🍥 Try out this optical illusion
Don't be fooled! Criminals are using these tricks to get malware apps on your iPhone

3 things you need to know today

1. Don't be fooled! Criminals are using these tricks to get malware apps on your iPhone

Before an app is released for mass consumption, it must go through several security stages. But by installing the TestFlight app, any iOS user can download and install applications that haven’t gone through the pre-release checks. And scammers are now using it to infect iPhones with malware. Here's how to stay protected.

Tap or click here to protect your iPhone from dangerous malware. →

2. You can get free internet from T-Mobile, AT&T, Comcast, Spectrum and Verizon

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides monthly discounts on the internet for eligible households. ISPs are now offering plans that can get you very cheap or even free internet service when combined with ACP benefits. Your household must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the federal program before you can apply the discount to your service plans.

Tap or click here for ways to get free internet service. →

3. What do you see in this optical illusion? The answer says a lot about you

Most people love a good optical illusion, visual puzzle or something that makes you stare intently at a blurry image until a 3D picture emerges. But can an image reveal your personality simply by looking at it? There's no need to squint your eyes to find out.

Tap or click here to find out what this image reveals about your personality. →

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