Volkswagen and Mercedes vehicle recall — Hackers are targeting your Google account
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January 4, 2023

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Looking for something to watch? This mistake puts your computer at risk

3 things you need to know today

1. Looking for something to watch? This mistake puts your computer at risk

Finding movies and TV shows to stream is easier than ever. But if you're looking for content to watch for free or films still playing in theaters, be careful. Some links will lead to infecting your device with malware. Here's how to avoid these tempting traps.

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2. Over 160K vehicles from Volkswagen and Mercedes have been recalled

With a new year comes a new batch of recalls. Over 160,000 Mercedes and Volkswagen vehicles have been recalled for issues that can have deadly consequences. Rather than waiting to be notified by snail mail, here's how to check if your vehicle is part of a recall right now, so you can get it fixed as soon as possible.

Tap or click here to check if your vehicle has been recalled. →

3. Hackers want Google accounts. Give yours this security check now!

Not much is worse than finding emails you didn't send in your outbox or getting kicked out of an account and the password has suddenly changed. Protecting your accounts is up to you, and I've got a simple way to ensure your Google account is free from criminals and snoops.

Tap or click to kick out bad actors and secure your Google accounts. →

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  1. Amazon knows so much about you, it’s scary. Tap or click to find out how to see it all.
  2. Productivity app caught hiding malware. Tap or click here to delete this threat ASAP.
  3. Delete this secret ID hiding on your phone that gives away personal details. Tap or click to protect your privacy.
  4. The one word you should never say to a telemarketer or scam caller. Tap or click for pro tips on handling robocalls.
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