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Fraud & Security Alert November 6, 2019
Kim's Security Alert
Beware: This Airbnb scam could ruin your next trip and cost you big money
Booking an Airbnb can be cheaper and more flexible than staying at a traditional hotel, but that doesn't mean it's any safer. Scammers are putting up fake listings to trick users into booking. Then, at the last minute, everything changes. You can't even cancel without paying a fee! We'll tell you all about the latest Airbnb scam and how to avoid it.
This malicious Android app will sign you up for services you don't need
When malware is found on a public software library, it's a scandal. For Google, it's just another Tuesday. Now, a new wave of malware infections is hitting Android devices. Unlike others that steal information, this one runs in the background and signs you up for multiple monthly subscriptions without your permission. We'll tell you how to get rid of this costly virus.
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Recall alert: Check your home for these cheap items causing fires and burns
At Komando.com, we teach you about new tech, help you get the most out of your gadgets and let you know when product recalls cross our desks. This week, we're sharing two bargain items recalled due to reports of burns, cuts and even fires. You really do get what you pay for. If you have either of these products in your home, get rid of them immediately.
6,500 online stores hacked! Was your credit card info leaked?
It's bad enough to see one website get hacked, but how about thousands of websites at once? That's what happened when a popular e-commerce platform was targeted by hackers. This put the financial information of millions of shoppers in harm's way. If you visited any of these compromised websites, you may want to think about calling your bank.
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DIY Security: 6 clever scams spreading right now and how to avoid them
Cybercriminals are getting smarter, and it's not always easy to see a scam for what it is anymore. In this DIY Security tip, Kim warns you about 6 popular scams fooling even the savviest internet users. Don't get taken in. Learn what to look for and how you can protect yourself on the web.
How kids get seduced, enticed and recruited online
Kids run away in search of love only to be held captive by sex traffickers, hate groups and terrorists. Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing in the United States. Learn how innocent-looking apps and recruiters are luring in our kids in this canât miss episode of Komando On Demand. It might just save a life.
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