Ways to tell if security emails from Instagram are legit — 5 tech items you may be forgetting to clean
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January 19, 2023

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That security email from Instagram is real - Here's how to tell

3 things you need to know today

1. That security email from Instagram is real - Here's how to tell

If a social media site sends you a security email, how do you know if it's legit? There is a simple way to know when Instagram sends official notifications. But criminals can spoof these messages hoping to steal your credentials. We'll show you how to tell if that Instagram email is real and a few ways to spot a fake.

Tap or click for easy ways to spot Instagram phishing emails. →

2. Here's what Apple knows about you (and how to stop more data collection)

Apple has been a proponent of privacy for years. That doesn't mean the tech giant doesn't have more information about you than you'd like. We've got details on what the company knows about you and will share ways to limit data collection.

Tap or click for ways to limit the data Apple can collect. →

3. Your tech is gross! 5 things you forget to clean

When was the last time you cleaned the inside of your computer? Geeky as it may be, you'll love how your collection of devices looks and feels when they're as clean as they were when you bought them. Is it time for a home or office refresh?

Tap or click here for our guide to clean tech. →

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