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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know September 1, 2020 |
These malware-filled apps promise coupon codes and free shoes If you recently downloaded apps promising to send you prizes and other goodies, you need to clear them off your phone immediately. A group of 56 different apps was found to be part of the same fraudulent botnet that used infected phones to silently click advertisements in the background without users noticing. Here's a list of apps you must delete. Tap or click here to see what this terrible batch of apps is capable of. → |
Scam warning: Fake puppy sellers are scamming people online Who wouldn't love a free puppy? These adorable little canines are on most kid's wishlist so it makes sense for parents to seek out a good deal. Now for the bad news. There's been a significant rise in puppy-related online scams and you stand to lose hundreds or even thousands of dollars if you're roped in. Tap or click here to see how these scammers are bilking people out of big money. → |
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Think twice before you download a Word doc – warning signs it’s hiding malware As a prolific botnet spreads to computers all over the world, victims are noticing a sudden shift in the way their systems are becoming infected. Instead of a scattershot approach using phishing links and various files, it's now sending malicious Word documents that look completely authentic. Here's what you need to keep an eye out for. Tap or click here to outsmart this dangerous botnet. → |
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Don’t get carried away: Kite-flyer gets the fright of her life Kites are a normal part of outdoor events and festivals, but as anyone who’s flown one can tell you, a stray gust of wind can make them go crazy. So what happens when the person flying a kite doesn't weigh much? Well, one family from Taiwain found out the hard way when their 3-year-old daughter was carried more than 30 feet in the air as a freak gust pulled her kite upwards. In the now-viral video, the entire festival crowd is shown screaming in horror at the sight of the young girl thrashing around in the air. But in a show of teamwork, nearly everyone worked together to catch the girl before she had a chance to hit the ground. Thankfully they were totally successful and nobody got hurt! Faith in humanity: Restored. You’d be surprised how easily people can catch things when instinct takes over. Tap or click here to see this stunning retrieval on a roller coaster. → |
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