Weekly Roundup

December 6, 2020

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Delete this messaging app now! Your photos are at risk If you've been using this popular messaging app, beware — there's a good chance your private data has been leaked. Thanks to a critical security flaw, any photos, videos or files sent through the app to non-users were exposed. And despite the app developer working on a fix for over two weeks, it's still not safe to use. Tap or click here to see if your private data has been exposed. →	Watch out for this fake PayPal form that tries to steal your credit card info Recent cyberattacks have cost victims millions of dollars thanks to the sneaky way they steal payment information from online stores. But a new spin on these clever schemes may even be more difficult to spot. It uses fake PayPal forms that make you think you're checking out securely. Here's what you can do about it. Tap or click here to see why this scam is so dangerous. →

Delete this messaging app now! Your photos are at risk

If you've been using this popular messaging app, beware — there's a good chance your private data has been leaked. Thanks to a critical security flaw, any photos, videos or files sent through the app to non-users were exposed. And despite the app developer working on a fix for over two weeks, it's still not safe to use.

Tap or click here to see if your private data has been exposed. →

Watch out for this fake PayPal form that tries to steal your credit card info

Recent cyberattacks have cost victims millions of dollars thanks to the sneaky way they steal payment information from online stores. But a new spin on these clever schemes may even be more difficult to spot. It uses fake PayPal forms that make you think you're checking out securely. Here's what you can do about it.

Tap or click here to see why this scam is so dangerous. →

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	5 quick and easy tips for better Google Search results Some online searches are simple, and you can find what you want in an instant. But what about all those other times when you just can't find what you're looking for? We've got five easy tips to make sure your Google searches are successful every time! Tap or click here to avoid clutter in your searches. →

	6 secrets to spot fake news or scams Fake news seems to be popping up in every facet of life these days. From politics to outrageous pandemic tales, it's everywhere. Can you spot a bogus news story off the bat? Most people can't, but there is a clever way you can tell facts from fiction by using images. We'll show you how. Tap or click here for a quick way to recognize fake news. →

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Online finds

Most popular apps of 2020 for iPhone and Android

We definitely needed some fun and creative apps to help make it through 2020. If you've run out of things to occupy your time, we've got a list of apps that you should check out. Whether you want self-improvement tools, apps chocked full of art or entertainment, we've got a list of the best ones available for both Apple and Android.

Tap or click here for a list of the best apps of 2020. →

Google Pay: Is it safe? Yes, and here’s how to use the payment app

A smart way to stay safe during a pandemic is to stop paying for things with cash or handing over your credit or debit card. The better choice is to start using your digital wallet, and Google Pay wants to be your payment app of choice. It just got a major overhaul with new features you need to know about.

Tap or click here to find out what's new with Google Pay. →

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