Update all your devices ASAP — Must-do security steps to take if you are a gamer
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3 things you need to know today 1. Facebook is mailing out $350 settlement checks - Can you expect one? Facebook settled a class-action lawsuit claiming it collected and stored biometric data without consent. Facebook uses facial recognition to suggest tagging friends in a photo. This was done without informing the people in the image that their data was being stored and used. The settlement amounts to $650 million. Are you eligible for payment? Tap or click here to see if you're owed a piece of this Facebook pie. → |
2. Protect your tech: Time to update Chrome, Windows and iOS One of the most important and easiest ways to protect against security flaws is to keep your software and devices updated. These updates protect against known issues while helping to prevent future ones. Recently, there have been significant updates for Windows, iOS, Zoom, Firefox and Chrome. We'll show you why you need to update and how to get it done. Tap or click here to get these critical updates. → |
3. Have a gamer in the house? 5 must-do security steps Online gaming may sound like a fun way to spend time, but it's also a great way to make money. With cash and fame on the line, prepare for saboteurs. After all, there's some fierce competition for the spotlight. If you're an aspiring online gamer, follow these steps to protect yourself. Tap or click here to protect yourself from cyberattacks when gaming online. → |
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Protect your most important data the right way You probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account. IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $7 a month. Go to IDrive.com and use "KIM" to get 50% off your first year. → |