Ransomware is one of the scariest online threats that we always need to watch for. And now, a ransomware variant has been modified to be a bigger threat than ever. If your device is infected with it, thieves can change all of your account passwords. We'll show you what to watch for to avoid falling victim.

The last massive Facebook data breach exposed the personal information of more than half a billion users. A new report shows similar circumstances with a seemingly new database. We'll give you the backstory and show you how to find out if your account is involved.

If you're uncomfortable with how much your smart devices can hear in your home, we don't blame you. Companies that make these products know enough about you as it is. If you want to take control of your privacy and keep conversations "behind closed doors," here's how to stop your smart devices from listening.

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I don’t trust Big Tech and you shouldn’t, either. You’ve heard me say for years that free email services like Gmail or Yahoo aren’t really free. There’s a big price to pay — your privacy. These free email sites scan, analyze and save details of every email you send and receive, giving Big Tech a very intimate and detailed profile of you so they can easily sell your data to the highest bidder.

That’s why I use StartMail. With StartMail, I can send encrypted emails with one click, even if the recipient doesn’t use encryption. And StartMail never scans or analyzes your emails. Best of all, when you delete an email, it’s gone — forever.

Don’t trust Big Tech with your data and privacy.

You should not pay a penny for your COVID-19 vaccine. They're 100% free. At least, they should be — but one Health care company is in hot water over vaccine-related fees. 

An error in One Medical's billing system charged patients for their recent vaccinations, but officials said people should disregard those bills. 

If you ever get a bill or come across a vaccine website that demands payment, turn back. It's a surefire sign of a scam ... or, in One Medical's case, a major gaff. 🤦‍♀️