You always need to be on the lookout for phishing emails. But that's especially true this time of year. Scammers are trying to rip you off with special holiday deals, and the scheme is very crafty. We've got signs of what to watch for and a few ways to stay protected.

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A recent factory-installed update from Lenovo disabled critical security features, allowing hackers to install malicious software and get into your computer. We have a list of more than 50 laptop models vulnerable to this security risk, along with instructions on how to update yours to protect against it.

Sharing your contacts with social media makes it easier to find friends and family on the platform. But did you know you're sharing their personal information without consent? Even if a contact isn't on social media, their phone number or email address will be exposed to the company. Here's how to stop this invasive option on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Facebook Marketplace is a popular place to find affordable items that you are looking to buy. You might consider checking it soon to complete your holiday gift list. But be careful! Scammers are flooding the marketplace looking to rip you off. Here are five scams making the rounds right now.

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