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Equifax: Biggest consumer data breach in history
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Equifax Breach - One thing you must do with your Social Security number NOW!
Over 143 million people have been affected by the Equifax data breach, and it keeps getting worse. I’ve shared critical steps you need to take, but there’s one step you may have missed that leaves you wide open to ID theft. Here’s how to protect your SSN, and why it’s so urgent.
How to detect a virus on your Android
We used to think that our gadgets were pretty immune to viruses and malware. Sadly, over the past year hackers have turned their attention to our mobile gear. Honestly, I’m not surprised. Just think about how much of your life is on your Android. But the signs of an infected mobile device can be trickier to spot. That is, unless you know what to look for.
How to get a FREE iPhone 8
Is the price of Apple’s new iPhone 8 something you just can’t get over? Then you have to check out this deal! A top mobile carrier is now offering a free iPhone with your trade in. But what’s the catch, and is it really worth it?
The most dangerous things you can do with your smartphone
Modern life is filled with technology horror stories and cautionary tales, and quite a few of them revolve around our phones. If you’re not careful, your smartphone can be downright dangerous. Are you guilty of any of these missteps?
Equifax's credit freeze still puts consumers at risk!
Millions of people are freezing their credit in response to the Equifax breach. But there’s another problem. A flaw has just been discovered that means your data could still be at risk. Is there any way to truly fix this?
What do you see in these optical illusions? Put your perception to the test
Do you ever wonder what kind of optical perception you have? Then this quiz by Playbuzz’s Samantha Jones may just reveal what kind of thinker you are based on what you see in this series of images.
Just click through the sequence of pictures by choosing what object you see first and the results will attempt to reveal how you think and how you perceive the world around you. You’ll be surprised how much it can reveal about you!
Will the Equifax breach affect your Social Security benefits?
The Equifax data breach has affected millions of Americans’ bank accounts and data but what about your Social Security benefits? With the breach exposing your Social Security number, we need to be worried about the long-term effects.
Hackers can turn Fitbits into spying devices
Fitbits are used by millions of people who want to keep track of their health. But a software flaw allows hackers to keep track of Fitbit users as well. Can anything be done to secure your device?
Save money whenever you’re taking Uber
Don’t have a car? No problem. On vacation with no rental car? No worries. Lacking a designated driver? Not an issue. Uber is just a tap away.
Like anything in life, if we’re able to get a discount, all the better. Typically, discounts haven’t been available with traditional cab rides. But that’s not the case with Uber. We’ve found a few ways that’ll save you some money the next time you take an Uber ride.
Don’t preorder new iPhones, wait for lower prices
Apple’s new phones are about to hit shelves, but should you preorder an iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X? You’re going to be surprised by what I’m about to tell you. There’s a way to save money if you use this shopping secret.