US makes 500M at-home COVID-19 tests available — Your photos' sensitive info isn't secure
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January 19, 2022

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Use an Android? Make this quick change now to secure your phone

3 things you need to know today

1. Use an Android? Make this quick change now to secure your phone

Even though most 2G networks are long gone, cybercriminals have found a clever way to exploit the old technology. Thankfully there's a way for Android users to avoid this dangerous scheme. Hopefully, Apple will make the change soon. We'll explain how criminals use this old tech to steal sensitive information and show you how to stop them in their tracks.

Tap or click here to protect the sensitive information on your phone. →

2. Warning: Anyone can undo this common way to block sensitive info in a photo

It’s an excellent idea to redact pictures visible online, especially screenshots containing private or sensitive details. The virtual equivalent of censoring information is to open the image in an editing app and drag a marker over text. But here's why that doesn't always work and puts your data at risk of exposure.

Tap or click here for a better way to protect sensitive data. →

3. How to order a free at-home COVID test

COVID at-home test kits are becoming hard to find as the omicron variant spreads. But the U.S. government is now distributing 500 million free at-home test kits via an official website. We'll give you the background and instructions on how to get your kits.

Tap or click here to order your free at-home COVID-19 test kits. →

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  1. Hackers have a clever new way to steal your login details. Tap or click to avoid this dangerous PDF.
  2. Netflix just raised its prices again. Tap or click here to see how much you'll be charged.
  3. At-home COVID tests: Are you getting the real thing? Tap or click here for tips to spot fake COVID-19 tests.
  4. Check the mail! You could have money on the way. Tap or click here for information on your final stimulus check.
  5. There's a SECRET dot in your iPhone’s weather app. Tap or click to see what it means.
 

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Business ramping up? Use LinkedIn to keep up

Business ramping up? Use LinkedIn to keep up

This year is looking up. If part of your growth strategy is adding new team members to your business, LinkedIn Jobs can help you find the right person quickly. To make things better, your first job post is free. Getting started is easier than ever, with new features to help you find qualified candidates.

Post a job with targeted screening questions, and LinkedIn will quickly get your role in front of more qualified candidates. Manage job posts and contact candidates in one spot — even from your mobile phone.

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