Fight back against porch pirates — Scammers have a new target
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December 22, 2021

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Tech moves fast — so do we

Wondering how the latest tech news impacts your life? Wonder no more. Read to the bottom of our news articles for a quick summary of what you need to know and steps you can take — all wrapped up in a handy little box. Enjoy!

In this issue ...

If you own one of these external drives, here's why you should update it ASAP

3 things you need to know today

1. If you own one of these external drives, here's why you should update it ASAP

If you own a popular brand of network-attached storage (NAS) drives, make sure you're running the latest firmware. In early 2022, support is ending for older generations that will not only limit access to files, but also put your data at risk when security updates end.

Tap or click here to find out if your WD My Cloud drive should be updated. →

2. As federal student loan payments are set to resume, watch out for scammers

As a way to help students impacted by the pandemic, the government froze the repaying of federal student loans last year. In just over a month, the program ends and repayments are set to resume. Scammers know it. Be sure to share this with anyone in your family who is paying off student loan debt.

Tap or click here for ways to avoid an increasing number of loan scams. →

3. Bad news: Porch pirates stole 210 million packages in 2021 - Here's how to protect yours

You've heard of porch pirates. These scoundrels sail around neighborhoods looking for packages to snatch. Some of them are coming up with new tricks, like dressing up as Amazon workers. Try using these tricks to protect your purchases from porch pirates.

Tap or click for tricks to keep thieves off your front porch. →

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Trending now: Tech news, tips and know-how

  1. This Facebook scam cost someone $5K – Don’t be the next victim. Tap or click to find out how to avoid this scam.
  2. 3 websites that gather and sell your info. Tap or click to see how to delete your info.
  3. This messaging app with 500K+ downloads is hiding malware that steals your money. Tap or click here to see if you've downloaded it.
  4. Scam alert: Avoid these personalized ads on social media. Tap or click to spot them before you get tricked.
  5. Google Drive could start blocking files it says are against its terms of service. Tap or click for an inside look at the rules.
 

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'Brand New or Not True': The Kim Komando Show, Dec. 18, 2021

'Brand New or Not True': The Kim Komando Show, Dec. 18, 2021

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