Fraud & Security Alert

June 19, 2020

100+ Chrome extensions caught spying – delete them now

In the early days of the internet, you'd have to visit a shady website before worrying about your device getting infected with a virus. Those days are long gone as criminals now have many ways to spread their malicious programs. But, you wouldn't think something as simple as a browser extension could be malicious, right? You'd be wrong!

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Patch your tech now: Printers, routers and more at risk

Yet another dangerous vulnerability has been discovered in internet-of-things devices, and hundreds of millions of gadgets may be affected. If left unpatched, hackers can use this exploit to remotely control your devices or steal data. If you want to keep your home and network safe from exploitation, here's what you need to know.

Tap or click here to see the risks and how to patch them. →

Travel safer with new Google Maps pandemic alerts

You're probably familiar with Google Maps by now and have used it many times. But, wouldn't it be nice if it could help you navigate through restrictions caused by COVID-19? Well, now it can. A new Google Maps update adds several features that will help you travel efficiently through these crazy times.

Tap or click here to use Google Maps' latest coronavirus features. →

Recall alert! Check your fridge for meat recalled due to E. coli concerns

Getting food has been hard enough during the past few months thanks to shortages and closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, a familiar item on your local store's shelf will be missing for another reason altogether: A Class 1 food recall for beef contaminated with E.coli. If you have meat in your fridge, here's what to do now.

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Komando DIY: 7 must-try iPhone tricks

Since its debut over a decade ago, the iPhone has revolutionized the smartphone world. But you might not know some of its secrets hiding in plain sight. Customize alerts, move multiple apps at once, and even automatically forward or delete messages.

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Anonymous: Who are they and how they work

You’ve probably heard of the hacktivist group Anonymous, but what do you know aside from some famous cyberattacks and those signature masks? Kim dives into everything Anonymous with Dr. Gabriella Coleman, an anthropologist and professor at McGill University. She studies hacktivist groups and tells us what Anonymous is up to these days and how you can help stop the spread of their sensational messages.

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Tips and tricks to use your Amazon Echo like a pro

Your Amazon Echo can do so much more than answer your questions. In my eBook, "How to Use Your Amazon Echo: Tips and Tricks," you'll learn everything you need to know to become a pro. I'll show you how to set it up all the way to how it can endlessly entertain you in your living room, your kitchen and your bedroom. You will also learn the necessary tools to have your Amazon Echo help you in an emergency.

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I’m here for YOU!

Navigating the digital world can be intimidating and sometimes downright daunting. But I'm here to help! Do you want to cut the cable? Maybe you’d like advice on starting your own online business. Or perhaps someone in your family is misusing tech and you need some help.

Tap or click here to tell me how I can help you with your digital issues. →