Fraud & Security Alert

June 17, 2020

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.

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