Online contest scam warning — Windows 10 update crashing PCs
Breaking Tech News You Need to Know March 12, 2021 |
If you’re entering contests online, watch out for this clever trick to steal your info Scrolling through social media, you'll probably see a ton of exciting contests. If you enter them, watch out. Scammers love to comb through popular online contests for new targets. Here's what you should do when someone reaches out with an offer that's too good to be true. Tap or click here to recognize a new social media contest scam. → |
Fed up with the car warranty robocall? Don’t make this mistake Robocalls have been a plague for years now, and none more annoying than the one about the car warranty. While these robocalls are irritating, some are also dangerous as scammers look to rip you off. If you want to cut down on these calls, don't make this common mistake. Tap or click here to find out how to avoid robocalls. → |
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Use this site to add yourself to the COVID vaccine waiting list Nearly 21 million doses of COVID vaccines were distributed last week, and another 18.5 million will be delivered across the U.S. this week. But even those who are currently eligible for the vaccine are struggling to find available appointments. Fortunately, we've found a website that lets you add your name to a waiting list to expedite the process. Tap or click here to put your name on the vaccine waiting list. → |
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Beware: Latest Windows 10 update is crashing computers Every month Microsoft releases updates that make Windows more efficient and secure. This month's edition of Patch Tuesday brings at least 14 fixes that are considered critical. Unfortunately, Microsoft has confirmed a problem with the update that could cause your PC to get the dreaded Blue Screen of Death. We've got all the gory details. Tap or click here to see what's wrong with the latest Windows update. → | Your ISP sees everything you do online – Here’s how to stop it You probably know by now that Big Tech companies collect so much data on you. Here's another threat to watch out for: your internet service provider. They see everything you do online, then bundle up that data and sell it to the highest bidder. So, what can you do about it? We've got all the steps you need to take. Tap or click here to protect your data from your ISP's watchful eye. → |
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