New scam targets cryptocurrencies — These game and puzzle apps are infected with malware
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5 tricky hotel scams that could ruin your next trip

4 things you need to know today

1. 5 tricky hotel scams that could ruin your next trip

Summer is the most popular time for people to get away or go on a short vacation. If you don't want to use Airbnb, you'll probably be looking to stay in a hotel. Many dangerous scams are spreading, so don't make these mistakes when booking or staying in a hotel.

Tap or click here for hotel scams that can cost your dearly. →

2. PC bug puts 30 million computers at risk - Do this now

Buying a laptop or desktop computer from a reputable manufacturer, you'd expect all the installed software to be thoroughly checked for issues. But sometimes, things escape the developers, which leaves consumers vulnerable. We've got details on some popular models that have pre-installed bugs causing problems.

Tap or click here to fix a serious security flaw in popular computer models. →

3. Warning: Scammers are sending out fake gadgets to steal your money

Other than the huge fluctuations in the price of cryptocurrencies, several other factors can ruin your trading day. But one of them should never be the fact that criminals managed to steal your wallet. There is a new scam going around, and here's how to stay safe.

Tap or click here for simple ways to protect cryptocurrency. →

4. 21 game and puzzle apps infected with malware - check the list

Researchers have discovered a brand new batch of malicious apps hiding out on an official app store. But unlike previous cases, several of these apps were advertised on YouTube where kids could be tricked into downloading them. If you or your children have any of these game or puzzle apps installed, here's why you need to delete them.

Tap or click here to see why these apps are so dangerous. →

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Smartphone warning, car rental scams, new private search engine

It's time to upgrade your phone. Issues are plaguing iPhone and Android models. Plus, a new privacy-focused search engine just launched to take on Google and DuckDuckGo. Should you use it?

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  1. Can this new privacy-first search engine beat Google and DuckDuckGo? Tap or click to see how it compares.
  2. Want to share videos privately with family and friends? Tap or click here to set up a private YouTube channel.
  3. Porch pirates are sneakier than ever! Tap or click here for ways to protect your packages.
  4. Watch out, Microsoft users! New scam downloads ransomware onto your computer. Tap or click to protect yourself.
  5. iCloud calendar full of spam? Tap or click here to find out why and what to do about it.
 

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Kim Komando Show Rewind: Jan. 8, 2021 (Hour 1 of Kim’s show)

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You're watching the first hour of The Kim Komando Show, recorded Jan. 8, 2021. In the course of 12 months, Tesla CEO went from modest wealth to the richest person in the world. Find out his shocking net worth. Plus, now you can get at-home COVID-19 saliva tests at Amazon, but the price is a little steep. And another big privacy feature is coming to your iPhone that Facebook won’t be happy about. Tap or click to watch a full hour of Kim.

 

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Want to go on a trip to the beautiful lands of Scandinavia, but can't afford the ticket? Developer Asobo Studios has your back. ✈️ As we gear up for next month’s launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series consoles, you can look forward to some cool new features. Namely, you’ll be able to explore the lush, green lands of Norway, Finland, Denmark and more. See these gorgeous virtual vistas for yourself!

 

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