US makes 500M at-home COVID-19 tests available — Your photos' sensitive info isn't secure
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In this issue ... Think your screenshot is secure? Think again Secure your Android ASAP 500M at-home COVID-19 tests, free |
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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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