Fraud & Security Alert

July 9, 2020

Is a scammer collecting unemployment in your name? Here’s how to tell

Millions of people have applied for unemployment benefits over the past few months, scammers included. Criminals are using other people's identities to file, to the tune of millions of dollars in fraudulent claims. The problem is so bad the FBI is warning you might be at risk. Here's how you can protect yourself.

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Stop listening! 1,000 phrases that can trigger Alexa, Siri, Cortana and Google

Ever notice how Alexa or Siri will sometimes seem to activate on their own? No, you're not crazy. Voice assistants can do that, and it all comes down to wake-words. As it is, voice-recognition software isn't perfect, and words that are close enough to the wake-word can trigger these devices by accident. Here's what this means for your privacy.

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Frightening new ransomware attacking Macs

As safe as Apple products have been for some time, those days may be numbered thanks to the threat of newly discovered malware tailored specifically for Macs. This frightening program combines the worst of ransomware and spyware into one formidable package. Here's what you can do to keep it away from your system.

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We finally know why our magnetic poles are moving

For a long time, you may have heard doomsday predictions about the magnetic poles shifting and how it will be the end of humanity. It turns out that the poles moving isn’t just a prophecy, it's actually happening. While it might not be the end of the world as we know it we do finally understand why it’s happening.

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The serious privacy and security risk of virus tracing apps

When the United States government officially rolls out its virus tracing app, there will be promises of increased safety and a quicker end to the pandemic. But should you install it on your smartphone?

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