Hackers have a new way into your home — Inside the biggest database of stolen logins   ;
Breaking Tech News You Need to Know August 25, 2020 |
Outlook users beware! This security notice is a trick What if scammers were able to come up with the perfect trick to get you to trust a phishing email? You might not think it's possible if you're paying close attention to small details like the sender field. But what you got an email that looked like it came directly from you? That's exactly what's happening to Outlook users with this scary new scam. Tap or click here to see how scammers are pulling this trick off. → |
Hackers can unlock your home using just the sound of the key in the lock Hackers are always finding new tricks to put our digital lives at risk. But what about physical threats like accessing our homes? Cybercriminals can use an alarming new tactic to break in, just by recording the sound of your key in the lock. We'll tell you how this works and two smart ways to protect your home. Tap or click here to learn how hackers can use simple recordings to break into your home. → |
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Check your phone! 23 apps you must delete right now Here are Komando.com, we make it our mission to tell you about apps you'll love — but even more important are the apps you need to delete. Sometimes they're hiding malware, sometimes they spam your phone with ads and sometimes they secretly sign you up for expensive monthly charges. Scan through this list of 23 apps, and if you have any installed, delete them now! Tap or click here to see which apps you need to clear out. → |
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Inside the web's biggest database of hacked logins Today we’re giving you an inside look into Have I Been Pwned? — one of the best tools at your disposal when it comes to protecting yourself online. It’s the world’s largest data of stolen login information. Kim talks to the man behind it, Troy Hunt, to give you a step-by-step guide on what you can do if your info has been compromised. Don’t miss this deep dive into online security, no IT degree required. Tap or click to listen to the latest Tech You Should Know podcast. → |
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Thanks, 2020: An asteroid is headed for Earth It's hard to deny what a rough year 2020 has been. Add this to the list: Arriving the day before the election, an asteroid dubbed 2018VP1 is coming within sniffing distance of our embattled planet. The chances of impact are low, at about 0.41%. But as we’ve seen this year, nothing is off the table. Here's the bright side: The asteroid is only about 7 feet across, which means it would simply burn up in the atmosphere before it could cause any harm. Still, add this to the list of frightening 2020 occurrences, along with a global pandemic, murder hornets and all the rest. Tap or click here to see what a meteor event looks like in real life. → |
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