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Fraud & Security Alert November 23, 2019
Kim's Security Alert
Check your home now for these dangerous recalled products
Itâs very important to know when products are being recalled. Thatâs because something that poses a serious danger could be in your house right now and you donât even know about it. Donât worry, we can help. Hereâs a current list of items that were recently recalled that could cause a fire in your home or get you sick with E. coli.
Beware: Windows 10 update email is a ransomware trap
There are tons of email scams out there designed to steal your money, identity and private information. So what makes this scam particularly tricky? It disguises itself as an urgent Windows update, but the truth is much darker. It actually contains ransomware that can put all your important files at risk â if it can get off the ground. Here's what you need to know about this bizarre ransomware threat.
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Update your Android now! Flaw lets apps secretly take over your camera
If you're on an Android phone, you might want to turn off the mic and put a sticker over your camera. Security researchers have discovered a flaw in Android handsets that allow hackers to take over your camera and record audio and video without your knowledge. If you update your device as soon as possible, you can potentially save yourself, and your privacy, from being compromised. Here's how.
New government scam spreading hitting record numbers
We all hate robocalls, but the more we try to ignore them, it seems the more prevalent they become. If you're tired of screening calls and deleting annoying voicemails, you're not alone. And if you think you're starting to get more of them, you'd be right. One of the most annoying scams has just spiked by over 23%. What is it and how can you stay safe?
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Deep frying an ENTIRE Thanksgiving meal
Oh, Thanksgiving. Itâs the holiday where we get together with our families and friends, then proceed to stuff our faces until we feel like bloated whales. Good times. Well, this couple has found a way to make this gluttonous holiday even more excessive. They answer the question of what would happen if they deep fried the entire Thanksgiving meal â and they mean EVERYTHING.
Online porn heads to new areas
X-rated content on the internet is nothing new. But it is being served up in a whole new way â and its producers have their fingers crossed youâll be willing to shell out $9 a month for it.
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