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February 23, 2022

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Check your phone! Using one of these scam 2FA apps is a privacy disaster

3 things you need to know today

1. Check your phone! Using one of these scam 2FA apps is a privacy disaster

If you use one of the most popular two-factor authentication apps, you must be on the lookout for spoofed versions. Copycat apps were caught copying the description of the actual app and charging users $4 a week. Here's how to spot the fakes.

Tap or click to avoid these spoofed authenticator apps. →

2. Chrome users, make this change now to limit ad tracking

Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) lets iPhone and iPad users specify which apps can track their online behavior. Google follows suit with its new Privacy Sandbox for Android, limiting how much of your data is shared with third parties. It's not here yet, but we have ways to limit ad tracking on Chrome, Android OS and more.

Tap or click for settings to change to limit ad tracking. →

3. How to use Skype to make an emergency phone call

If you're ever on a video call and an emergency arose, wouldn't it be great to contact emergency services without needing your phone? Now you can. Change these settings in Skype to enable the helpful new tool.

Tap or click here to take advantage of Skype's new emergency tool. →

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  5. Wordle is still free, but now it’s packed with annoying tech. Tap or click for details on what to expect.
 

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