Fraud & Security Alert

July 26, 2020

Router warning: Patch your D-Link or ASUS router now

A solid router security setup can't fully compensate for bugs and vulnerabilities, and two of the biggest names in networking have discovered security problems in their own hardware. If you own a D-Link or an ASUS branded router, here's what you need to do to protect your network from intruders.

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AT&T warns customers their old phones will stop working, but there’s a catch

Upgrading your tech can be a painful, expensive and time-consuming process, so it's no wonder that a recent announcement from AT&T was met with outrage by consumers. In a mass email, AT&T gave subscribers the impression that their older phones would soon lose service. But the truth, as it turns out, is much more complex. Here's what we know.

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7 VPNs caught leaking user data – see the list

The only thing worse than one VPN service leaking sensitive data is several. And that's exactly what happened recently to seven different popular VPN apps. One of them has since been removed from the app store, but the other six are still at large. Here are the apps you need to delete from your device ASAP.

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The one app you need to keep your family safe

We all worry about our family members when we're apart. Tech can go a long way in helping us stay connected virtually, but instead of relying on text messages or signing up for lots of different apps and services, this one combines all the features you need to make sure everyone in your family is safe and sound.

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Smartphone deep clean: Step-by-step guide to clean your phone inside and out

One of the best parts of getting a new phone is how fresh, shiny and new it is — inside and out. The screen is scratch-free, your storage is blissfully empty and it runs like a dream. But before long, it loses its luster. Even if your phone is relatively new, it probably still needs a good cleaning. Over just a short period of time, things like cookies, location services and ad networks could start causing problems behind the scenes. They could even pose privacy and security risks.

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Feeling stressed? Tech to help you relax

Businesses have closed for good. Many people are struggling with the idea of months more of working from home. Others are still out of a job. The pandemic shows no signs of slowing down in some cities. Times are stressful, so Kim is taking a look at how technology can help you slow down, relax and release the stress.

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