Have you joined the smart speaker revolution like millions of other Americans? They're great for listening to music, getting weather and news reports, and controlling all of your smart devices. But some people refuse to use them due to privacy fears. Well, Google just confirmed those fears are valid and should be taken seriously.

No matter how clear the science is behind masks, misinformation continues to run rampant on social media. A perfect example is a widely circulated screenshot of a so-called CDC order that claims wearing masks are actually dangerous for your health. As it turns out, this post is a hoax and one that can potentially lead to great harm. Here's why.

Aside from your financial credit score, you have another hidden score that's being tracked right now. This hidden "health credit report" is based on your medical records, and determines your eligibility for insurance and coverage. And just like with your credit report, medical record fraud can put you at serious risk. Here's how you can check yours for signs of abuse.