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Fraud & Security Alert November 17, 2019
Kim's Security Alert
You need to avoid public USB charging stations â hereâs why
If you're planning on traveling this holiday season, or traveling any time, really, keep an eye out. Hackers now have a special technique to put spyware and malware on your smartphone. The worst part? You're bringing your phone straight to them! Whatever you do, don't use public USB charging stations, even if you're running severely low. We'll tell you everything you need to know about this new scam.
Privacy warning: Google has detailed health records on millions of Americans
Google has joined forces with healthcare giant Ascension. In a secret venture dubbed "Project Nightingale," the two companies collected detailed health records from millions of Americans. What did these companies learn and why didn't the public know their private information was being shared? If you think having your data secreted away is shocking, you should sit down to hear how the companies are defending their actions.
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Watch out for this update thatâs locking users out of their phones
Android 10 is causing trouble to some Samsung Galaxy S10 owners. The One UI 2 beta update promised a streamlined design, smarter dark mode and more, but what some users are getting is the inability to use any features at all â because they're getting locked out of their devices. If you're getting locked out, we'll tell you why and what you can do about it.
21 million stolen logins found for sale on the Dark Web
If you've got the bitcoin, hackers and cybercriminals of the Dark Web can get you anything you ask. But now, 21 million stolen logins have been secreted away to Dark Web marketplaces. These stolen profiles were easily pilfered thanks to weak passwords. Here's what you need to know about this massive breach, and we'll tell you how to create stronger passwords to protect your accounts.
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