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Weekend Digital Digest January 30, 2021 |
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| Facebook has a long history of not protecting its users' privacy. Now, hackers are getting in on the act. A hacker stole 500 million Facebook users' personal information and is selling it on a forum for cybercriminals. We've got details of this nasty data leak and ways you can protect your information. Tap or click to find out if information you shared with Facebook is for sale. → |
| From Facebook to Twitter to Instagram and all the sites in between, we’re voluntarily giving out more information online than ever. Some of that info can actually put you in danger. In this Komando DIY, three common security mistakes you're probably making. Tap or click to see what they are. → |
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Protecting my home Q: Someone is stealing packages in my neighborhood. Even though I'm usually home, it happened to me too. What security system do you recommend? A: That's just awful. You can set up garage delivery from Amazon if you get a smart garage door set-up, or you can get one of those secure boxes out front. But like you said, a security system will really help you keep an eye on what's going on out there. I trust SimpliSafe to keep my family and me safe. It's so easy to buy, set up and use. You can do it all yourself, but you still get professional monitoring 24/7. That helps me feel a lot more secure. Right now, use the page set up for listeners of my show to get a FREE HD security camera. You get free shipping and a 60-day, money-back guarantee, too. |
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