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The new form of sextortion during the coronavirus lockdown
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Update now! Facebook Messenger flaw lets hackers into your PC
When it comes to malware, infection threats are everywhere. Malicious email links, attachments and downloads are still the most common vectors of attack, which means we all need to actively play a role in blocking security threats.
Beware of this convincing banking scam coming after your password
There’s no doubt in anybody’s mind that phishing scams are on the rise. But as more people become aware of the tactics these scammers are using, the scams themselves become more complicated and harder to detect.
For a perfect example, look no further than the sheer volume of COVID-19 and stimulus scams circulating the web right now. These topical subjects make great bait for victims, and unless you’re paying close attention, it’s easy to get tricked into signing away your personal data. Tap or click here to see how to avoid COVID-19 phishing scams.
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You can live next to people for years and never get to know them. Who are they? What are they doing, just beyond that picket fence? They may look normal enough, but are your children safe around them? Do they have a malevolent past?
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With so many jobs lost in the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the country are searching for new ways to earn an income. With policies like social distancing and touch-free transactions in place, former retail and service workers may find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they apply for new jobs that fit the economy.
One thing you must do before you go out to eat during the pandemic
After a few long months of being stuck inside, it’s understandable that most of us are looking forward to getting back to at least a semblance of normalcy. Many states have started lifting restrictions over the past month, and businesses continue to reopen.
How to use TikTok: Beginner's guide to the popular video sharing app
When TikTok first emerged on the scene, many in the media overlooked it as yet another trend popular with the Millenial and Gen Z crowd. But fast forward a few years and 800 million active users later and you have a platform popular enough to rival the likes of Twitter and Snapchat.
Recall alert! Check your fridge for meat recalled due to E. coli concerns
Getting food has been hard enough during the past few months thanks to shortages and closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, a familiar item on your local store’s shelf will be missing for another reason altogether: A Class 1 food recall for beef contaminated with E.coli.
Photoshop's free smartphone app is here. Is it worth downloading?
In this age of social media and photo sharing, stylistic individuality is a must. But even with amazing cameras built into most smartphones, pointing and snapping an image can only get you so far.
If done right, filters, effects, borders and stickers can transform an average photograph into a spectacular work of art. For beginners, a simple online photo editor like Pixlr might do the trick. Tap or click here for details about this free platform.
Billions of internet-connected devices are vulnerable to this scary new hack
Security vulnerabilities are no laughing matter, but usually, they’re relegated to specific operating systems or computers. If an entire category of devices were to suffer a security flaw, you’d have a recipe for disaster in the making.
These products claiming to kill COVID-19 are being pulled from Amazon and eBay
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon and eBay have become digital hotspots for all things retail. With so many brick-and-mortar stores closed as states across the country shut down, these websites became a go-to resource for stocking up on supplies — including masks, medicine, disinfectants and other healthcare products.