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March 8, 2023

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Scammers are using your TV against you to get you to pay up

3 things you need to know today

1. Scammers are using your TV against you to get you to pay up

Smart TVs are a great way to stream your favorite shows and movies. You can access services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and more by connecting to Wi-Fi. But beware. Thieves have discovered a way to have malicious pop-ups appear on smart TVs. If you fall for them, you'll be handing your money over to crooks.

Tap or click here for ways to handle these malicious pop-ups. →

2. Keep an eye out - Malware-infected Word docs spreading

You probably know that opening Word documents sent to you in unsolicited emails is a bad idea. That could lead to malware infecting your device. But criminals are getting more tech-savvy, and now just previewing a Word doc puts you at risk. We have details on this latest threat and ways to stay protected.

Tap or click here to see how cybercriminals are targeting you with malware. →

3. Have a Ring doorbell? Soon you’ll have to pay for these features

If you own a Ring doorbell, brace yourself. Some handy features you've been using for free are about to be moved behind a paywall. Without a subscription, you will lose some Home and Away Mode tools. Here's what you need to know.

Tap or click here for significant changes coming to your Ring doorbell. →

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  1. Be skeptical if a relative calls and asks for money. Tap or click here to see how scammers use AI to fool you.
  2. A popular mental health app was caught sharing data with Facebook. Tap or click here to find out what's being done about it.
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