Fake 'Squid Game' emails are trying to scam people — What social media surveillance is really like
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November 3, 2021

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Read this before your update your Mac

3 things you need to know today

1. Read this before your update your Mac

It's always a good idea to keep your device's operating system updated. But if you have an older Mac, you might want to hold off from installing the latest version of macOS. People are claiming the update is bricking their machine.

Tap or click here for details on this potentially dangerous macOS update. →

2. Don't fall for these emails about a new season of 'Squid Game'

You can't escape the Netflix show Squid Game. It's the streaming service's biggest show ever, and it's everywhere. It was only a matter of time before cybercriminals hijacked its popularity to lure new victims. A series of emails promising access to a new season and casting calls are making the rounds. But it's a scam.

Tap or click here to avoid falling victim. →

3. Inside social media surveillance with the founder of MeWe

We're all a victim of surveillance capitalism. Whether you like it or not, you're probably a data point in some company's vast server full of users. But you can minimize the number of companies collecting your information. Here is what you can do to stop Facebook and other social media sites from using you as a cash cow.

Tap or click here to protect your privacy on social media. →

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Trending now: Tech news, tips and know-how

  1. Warning: Charging powerbanks sold at Amazon, Best Buy and Target recalled for fire risk. Tap or click to see if you own one.
  2. True or false: Charging an electric vehicle is cheaper than paying for gas. Tap or click for the honest answer.
  3. You can now review all those pre-installed iPhone apps. Tap or click to find out how.
  4. 3 websites that gather and sell your info. Tap or click to find out how to delete it.
  5. Shopping for holiday decorations? Tap or click for details on shopping scams already making the rounds.
 

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