Are hackers slowing down your sleek new smartphone?

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Some days, your smartphone may not seem as fast as the day you bought it. But before you rush out for an upgrade to the latest smartphone, you might want to consider whether it’s your phone – or something more sinister. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about the latest smartphone hijacking scheme and what you can do about it.

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