Scam call targets your bank account — New Windows 11 bugs causing problems
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November 5, 2021

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In this issue ...

  • 📞 Scam phone call alert
  • Windows 11 bug
  • Roku removing adult content
Answering this call can hack your bank account - Here's how it works

3 things you need to know today

1. Answering this call can hack your bank account - Here's how it works

Two-factor authentication is one of the most complicated security protocols to crack. But criminals have now gone to extraordinary lengths to trick victims into handing over their credentials. Within a matter of seconds, crooks could drain your bank account. Here's how they're doing it.

Tap or click here to protect your finances. →

2. Windows 11 bugs: Why your PC is filled with empty folders

It isn’t uncommon for a new OS to have some hiccups soon after launch, but it seems that Microsoft has been facing more than most. If you have noticed sluggish behavior with Windows, you might have one of the latest problems running rampant.

Tap or click here for details on the latest Windows issues. →

3. Roku is cracking down on private channels (and banning porn streams)

Have you been watching private or unofficial channels on Roku? Well, those will be disappearing very soon as the platform is cracking down on adult content. It is also making way for new testing channels. Here's everything you need to know.

Tap or click here to find out why private channels are disappearing from Roku. →

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