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4 things you need to know today 1. Massive ransomware attack cripples thousands of companies – How to protect yourself Cyberattacks are becoming more prevalent as criminals get increasingly sophisticated. In a recent incident, a Florida-based IT company was targeted by cybercriminals and are holding their data ransom for $70 million. It's affecting about 1,500 businesses around the world. We'll explain what happened and give you ways to protect your important data. Tap or click here to see how the latest ransomware attack impacts you. → |
2. iOS 15 Beta: 4 things you'll love and one you'll hate It seems like only yesterday that Apple released its much-anticipated iOS 14 into the world. The downloads haven't even settled yet, and the first previews of the new iOS 15 have hit the public Beta program. We gave it a spin, so here are the four features we love and one not so much. Tap or click here for a preview of iOS 15. → |
3. Unsure if you’re eligible for the child tax credit? Use this quick check to find out COVID-19 is still financially gripping millions of Americans. To help them throughout the year, the IRS is getting ready to mail out checks for half of their earned child tax credits. If you are not sure if you are eligible, use this tool to check. Tap or click here to see if you're eligible for these early payments. → |
4. Why it’s time to rethink cutting the cord (and 3 smart ways to save) In the early days of cord-cutting, it was a way to save money and get away from massive cable bills. Fast forward to today, and if you aren't careful, those streaming services could cost you more than you were paying before. Don't worry. I can help. Follow my pro tips and you can have a budget-friendly TV bill. Tap or click here to get your streaming costs under control. → |
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