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January 7, 2022

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Windows alert: Hackers are using a 9-year-old flaw to break into PCs

3 things you need to know today

1. Windows alert: Hackers are using a 9-year-old flaw to break into PCs

Zloader malware has been used in various cyberattacks for years. Several patches and vulnerability fixes have been released to fight it, but a new version of the malware is attacking a flaw that Microsoft patched in 2013. We've got details on what's happening.

Tap or click here to see how malware is targeting this old flaw. →

2. At-home Covid test prices are through the roof - How to find them in stock

At-home tests were readily available through online retailers like Amazon or local pharmacies for most of the pandemic. But lately, they have been hard to come by, and they are overpriced if you do find one. Here is an easy way to find reasonably priced kits online.

Tap or click here for a way to find affordable at-home tests. →

3. Want to wipe out what a website knows about you? You can in Chrome

When you visit any website, a host of data is stored about you in what is known as cookies. These contain details like the browser version, the computer you are using, and the login details. It is possible to delete these cookies, but it can be laborious. Google has just made that process a lot easier.

Tap or click here to delete all browser cookies at once. →

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SEO 101: How to get more traffic to your website

If you have a website, you want it to show up on the first page of Google for as many different search terms as possible. How can you get there? SEO, or search engine optimization, is the secret sauce that stands between you and ranking highly. Kim chats with SEO expert Steve Wiideman about the insider secrets to boost your rankings and make more money online.

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Trending now: Tech news, tips and know-how

  1. As more flights are canceled, scams are spiking. Tap or click for some preventive measures.
  2. There's a SECRET dot in your iPhone’s weather app. Tap or click to see what it means.
  3. If your work email inbox is empty, this bug could be to blame. Tap or click for details on this surprising flaw.
  4. This bug can cause your iPhone to crash over and over again. Tap or click to see what's causing this annoying glitch.
  5. New law protects you from surprise medical bills after an emergency. Tap or click for details on this money-saving change.
 

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Science discoveries made in 2021 you didn’t hear about 

Science discoveries made in 2021 you didn’t hear about 

In 2021, the news was dominated by COVID-19. All the new variants and vaccine rollouts seemed to blind most of us to other scientific discoveries throughout the year. So, here is a breakdown of some of the most remarkable findings you probably didn’t hear about.

 

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