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October 8, 2022

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400 apps caught stealing Facebook login data

3 things you need to know today

1. 400 apps caught stealing Facebook login data

Do you use your Facebook or Google credentials to sign into other apps and services? We have bad news. Facebook says it caught over 400 apps stealing log-in credentials. We've got details on how it happened and a few ways to protect your online accounts.

Tap or click here for ways to avoid these malicious apps. →

2. Google is paying out an $85M settlement - See if you qualify

You probably opted out of Google's location data tracking if you value privacy. But according to one state's attorney general's office, some companies ignore your selected settings. They might track you even after you opt out.

Tap or click here to find out if Google tracked your Android's location data. →

3. Product recalls: USB outlet, golf cart and tea kettle can cause injuries

Three new product recalls hit the stage over the last couple of days, and you need to know what they are. Take a look at these troublesome product recalls. If you've got any of them in your home, you should stop using them immediately.

Tap or click to see if these dangerous items are in your home. →

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Elon Musk's Twitter, use Gmail offline, medication reminders

Elon Musk is moving forward with his plan to buy Twitter. Kim has the scoop on what it could look like. Plus, a trick criminals can use to get past your security system, the latest on Tesla's humanoid Optimus robot, how to use Gmail in offline mode, and setting up medication reminders on iOS 16. In WTH news of the week, a real-life invisibility jacket is in the works.

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Trending now: Tech news, tips and know-how

  1. The FBI is warning of dangerous counterfeit batteries. Tap or click to see how to spot them.
  2. Want to remove your pics and posts on Facebook, Twitter and more? Tap or click for an app that can help.
  3. AT&T is paying out a $14M class-action settlement. Tap or click to see how you can get your cut.
  4. Crooks are jamming security cameras. Tap or click for ways to stop them in their tracks.
  5. Elon Musk is finally buying Twitter. Tap or click to find out what this means for you.
 

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