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March 7, 2023

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Did you use this mental health app? It shared data with Facebook

3 things you need to know today

1. Did you use this mental health app? It shared data with Facebook

Apps designed to boost relaxation or help with mental health can be lifesavers. Sadly, a popular mental health app was recently accused of sharing patient information with social media platforms like Facebook. We have details on this shady practice and what is being done to stop it.

Tap or click here to see if your medical information has been exposed to Facebook. →

2. Opt-Out Tuesday: How to remove your info from Intelius

People search sites collect information about you and put it online for anyone to access, including scammers and hackers. You can take back a bit of privacy by removing your information. The process can be complicated, so we'll walk you through this. Here's how to clear your data from Intelius.

Tap or click here for instructions to remove your data from Intelius. →

3. Before you panic, it might be an AI voice on the phone and not a relative in danger

You won't believe how thieves are using artificial intelligence (AI) to scam people now. One couple received a phone call from their grandson asking for bail money. The person on the phone sounded exactly like him. But in a frightening twist, the voice was generated by AI.

Tap or click here to see how the threat of deepfake phone scams is real. →

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  1. More fake ChatGPT programs are spreading malware. Tap or click to learn how to use the outstanding AI tool safely.
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  3. Kia settles class-action lawsuit. Tap or click to see if you're owed.
  4. Is your Google account handing over too much info? Tap or click here for a simple way to increase security.
  5. This nasty TikTok scam goes after grieving families. Tap or click to see how low cybercriminals will go.
 

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