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Weekend Digital Digest September 19, 2020 |
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| If you thought a security flaw affecting millions of devices was bad, how about one that affects billions? An exploit discovered in Bluetooth chips lets hackers hijack your device and send it malicious data — and these chips are found in smartphones all over the world. We'll detail if your phone is at risk and what can be done about it. Tap or click here for more on this dangerous security flaw. → |
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Leaving my kids home alone Q: My kids are old enough to stay home alone now, but I still worry about them if I’m gone very long. I want to keep an eye on them without having to call or text constantly. Is there a home security camera that would work? A: A video-monitoring service is definitely the way to go. You can pop into the app to check on the kids whenever you want. And even better, they won’t know you’re doing it — so you can make sure they’re really getting ready for bed on time. I trust my sponsor SimpliSafe to protect me and my family, and you will too. Its around-the-clock monitoring ensures police are on the way when you need them, plus with SimpliSafe there's no long-term contract or hidden fees. You can easily install it yourself, too. Visit SimpliSafeKim.com to get a free HD security camera to get you started. |
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