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February 24, 2022

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Security alert: 9 apps caught stealing personal data

3 things you need to know today

1. Security alert: 9 apps caught stealing personal data

Another collection of bad apps has made its way to an official app store. They have already been downloaded more than 400,000 times and have a flaw in their code that exposes personal information. We've got the list of harmful apps and steps for how to handle them.

Tap or click here to remove these flawed apps ASAP. →

2. Rodent infestation leads to product recalls at 400 Family Dollar stores

If you shop at Family Dollar stores, you must check your purchases to see if they're part of this recall. The FDA warns that a Family Dollar distribution center had a massive rodent infestation. Here's everything you need to know.

Tap or click for details on these recalled items. →

3. Before you scan a random QR code, read this warning

QR codes can be helpful to direct mobile phone users to a website quickly. You don’t need to remember the URL, as you only need to point your phone’s camera at the uniquely-generated square. But you can't be sure where the link takes you, and the FBI wants you to use them with caution.

Tap or click here to see how QR codes can be dangerous. →

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