One trick to protect your mobile account — Why fake vaccination cards are big trouble
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August 23, 2021

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Protect your wireless account from hackers with this one step

4 things you need to know today

1. Protect your wireless account from hackers with this one step

Cybercriminals are focusing on mobile providers as of late. One of the largest providers in the U.S. was hit recently with a massive data breach, leaking millions of customers' personal information. Now there are rumors of another provider being breached. Don't risk having your personal data stolen. Protect your account with this one simple step.

Tap or click here to easily protect your sensitive information. →

2. Not saving your texts is a big mistake. These are the easy ways to do it

Some text messages are important enough to save forever. You can back up the messages you don't want to lose using your phone's built-in features, or you can turn to third-party support. We will show you some options to back up your messages from your Android phone or iPhone to your computer, the cloud and more.

Tap or click here for instructions on backing up your text messages. →

3. Pharmacist faces 120 years in prison for selling fake vaccination cards - Here's what the punishment is if you buy one

Many countries require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result to travel, work or participate in other public functions. That's why the Dark Web has seen an increase in sales of fake vaccination certificates recently. Regardless of your stance on the vaccine, it's never a good idea to buy shady products online. Here's why.

Tap or click here to find out the dangers of fake COVID vaccination certificates. →

4. Breaking up or getting divorced? How to remove your ex from your digital life

If you ever go through a bad breakup or divorce, you need to do more than just block your ex on social media. They know so much about you that your personal information and finances are at risk. That's why I've put together this list of must-do tasks to remove your ex from your digital life.

Tap or click here to protect your digital life after a nasty breakup. →

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  1. Your computer is a mess. Tap or click here for our guide to cleaning up your Mac or PC the right way.
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Nosy smart assistants, old scam is back, using email aliases

Nosy smart assistants, old scam is back, using email aliases

It seems, yes, Google's smart assistant is always listening. What can you do about it? Plus, a tricky scam is back with a new name, and find out how email aliases can clean up your inbox and protect your privacy. Tap or click to hear the gang talk tech.

 

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IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $7 a month.

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AND FINALLY ...

Thanks to the magic of AI, doctors have a new way to screen patients for breast cancer. 🎗️ Massachusetts General Hospital Doctor Constance Lehman says the pandemic forced many women to skip their regular checkups and scans. That's why the center Lehman directs started using algorithms to predict people at the most risk. She told Wired that these tools can extract information her eye and brain can't see. 🤯

 
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