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⚠️ Your browser is a big honkin’ target: Reading this on Chrome? Hackers are sending phishing links via email that infect your system with malware as soon as you click. A fix is coming soon, so restart your browser when you see the update icon near the URL bar. Sigh, just one more reason you need solid antivirus protection.*
If you hear the words Bitcoin ATM, hang up: It starts with a call from someone claiming you or a loved one’s in trouble. They need money, fast. The person on the other end sends a QR code and tells you to rush to a Bitcoin ATM. Any cash you deposit is sent straight to their crypto wallet, for good. You’ll never get your money back.
Dumb and dumber: Police are looking for four kids caught on camera following a bonehead viral TikTok trend. These troublemakers threw themselves against random garage doors to rack up likes and views. Homeowners are stuck paying thousands to fix the damage. Make sure your outside cams are working.
iPad cracks the case: London police just solved a six-year-old case after finding an iPad in the bottom of the Thames River. It led the forensics team to Amazon and eBay purchases used in an attempted murder plot. Three clowns are behind bars, pointing fingers at who threw the iPad in the water thinking it would be gone for good. Meanwhile, a ton of permanent facial recognition cameras just went up in London.
LinkedIn influencers? It’s not just for jobs anymore. People are sharing personal stories mixed with career advice, and it’s making them famous. Take April Little (paywall link). She wrote about layoffs, went viral and now has 260,000 followers and $150,000 in brand deals. A little shameless self-promotion: Share this with your friends on LinkedIn and tell ’em to sign up for my newsletter at GetKim.com. TY!
📺 Crystal clear binge: Got a Netflix Premium subscription? Look for HDR10+ on some shows and movies for a crisper, less muddy picture. Go to the Menu > Get Help > Video and hit HDR On. If you don’t see it, your device may not support it. Sorry.
🎖️ The Army’s getting new gear: Wow, some troops carry over 80 pounds of equipment, including five separate radios. To lighten the load, they’re developing new tech like the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, goggles that combine night vision, navigation, targeting and heat sensing all in one. Because I can … What rank are all cats in the army? Corpurrrrrral. (Nice one!)