Avoid these fake Etsy products — Fight back against cybercriminals
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3 things you need to know today 1. Update your iPhone now to patch 2 big vulnerabilities Apple's rollout of the highly anticipated iOS14.5 has been somewhat bumpy. Between battery issues and locked features, some might have been reluctant to update. But the latest patch to the operating system fixes two important issues. Here is why you should update immediately. Tap or click here to get the latest iOS update. → |
2. Privacy tip: 5 ways to keep your online searches private Simple online searches can't be harmful, right? Wrong! If you're not careful, you could be giving enough information away for a snoop to infiltrate your entire digital life. Take my advice and use these clever ways to keep your searches private. You can thank me later. Tap or click here to conduct safe online searches. → |
3. Etsy cracking down on fake products – What to stay away from Etsy is a hugely popular marketplace for handmade creators, but it also has a significant problem with fake or illegal products. The platform is investing $40 million to combat the issue, but many products are still available. We've got a list of the most shocking things people are selling. Tap or click here to see which products to avoid. → |
APPLE UPDATES Get Apple tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your Mac. Handy! DON'T MISS IT → |
AUDIO BRIEFING | | How you can fight back against cybercrime Most countries have a cybercrime unit. Many also have hacking units, elite gangs of cyber soldiers who launch long-term attacks on rival nations. Their goal: to steal state secrets or even wreak havoc on its citizens. But you can be your own cybercrime unit — and there are a lot of threats you need to protect yourself from. Kim talks with Etay Maor, the Senior Director of Security Strategy at Cato Networks. Find out how this battle of giants impacts you — as well as how you can stay safe. Play Now • 40 min ▶ |
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AND FINALLY ... Let’s jump back into the 1950s for a story all about burgers. 🍔 (Well, mostly — it’s also about copyright and how one couple kicked back at a fast food chain.) Over 70 years ago, a young couple opened a small restaurant in the town of Mattoon, Illinois. They called it Burger King, filed for a state trademark and got to work flipping patties. Of course, they had no relation to the world-famous Burger King brand. But they were so protective of their restaurant that they kicked back at the big brand. 👑 When the chain started expanding into Illinois, the couple took it to court … and they won! To this day, the Burger King chain can’t operate within 20 miles of Mattoon. There’s only one Burger King in town — and it’s family-owned! |
