Do you have these lousy password habits? — Tricks to make Alexa more pleasant
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November 4, 2021

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Chinese hacking contest reveals weaknesses in iPhones, Windows and other tech we use every day

3 things you need to know today

1. Chinese hacking contest reveals weaknesses in iPhones, Windows and other tech we use every day

The Tianfu Cup competition is held annually in China, and this year it tasked participants to hack into some of the most commonly used software and devices. When results were revealed, a shocking amount of popular tech was breached — most of which we use daily.

Tap or click here for the shocking results of this hacking contest. →

2. The biggest password mistakes Americans are making - Are you guilty?

Americans have lousy password habits that put their data at risk. A survey showed people are using the same password for multiple accounts, which is about the most dangerous thing you can do regarding cybersecurity. More stats revealed an alarming number of lax password practices. Are you on the good or bad side of this survey?

Tap or click here for better password habits. →

3. This Alexa trick solves one of the Echo's most annoying problems

A loud and boisterous Alexa can wake anyone up who's trying to get some sleep. That's why you need to try this helpful skill. Just enable it, and Alexa will whisper her responses to help keep the peace.

Tap or click here to make Amazon's Alexa whisper quiet. →

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  1. Don’t fall for these emails about a new season of "Squid Game." Tap or click to avoid this dangerous phishing scheme.
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