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3 things you need to know today 1. Web app data leaked: 38M records exposed, including vaccination statuses Data breaches are becoming alarmingly frequent, but they aren't always the result of a hack or intentional effort. Security researchers recently discovered the exposure of 38 million records via a Microsoft program that companies use to create apps and collect data. The data included email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers and COVID-19 tracing and vaccination information. Tap or click here to see if your data has been exposed. → |
2. Just plugging in this mouse can give a stranger complete access to your PC When a software vulnerability is discovered, developers usually warn that your computer could be infected with malware. But a recently discovered flaw uses a completely different method of attack: the humble computer mouse. Here's how the flaw works. Tap or click here for details on this strange new flaw. → |
3. 'Ada Twist': A great new show your kids and grandkids will love With all the streaming content out there, wouldn't it be nice to find something to watch that the whole family can enjoy? Netflix is launching "Ada Twist, Scientist" this September. This kid-friendly show follows a young scientist who seeks answers in her world. We just know you're going to love it. Tap or click here to check out this family-friendly show coming to Netflix. → |
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🎧 AUDIO BRIEFING | | How do you track down terrorists? This guy actually did it Now that the Taliban has taken over Afghanistan, many nationals are scrambling to cover up their digital lives. Any sign of cooperation with Americans could be a death sentence. In this episode, Kim talks with Ricoh Danielson, a vet who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, breaking into cellphones and discovering secrets on the ground. Play Now • 41 min ▶ |
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| | Brand New or Not True: The Kim Komando Show | August 21, 2021 Catch up with Kim's national radio game show sensation, Brand New or Not True. Kim introduces three products: One is brand new, and the other two are totally fake. This week, Kim attempts to trick Deanna in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Will Deanna be able to guess correctly or will Kim come out the winner? You can play along while you watch but remember, no cheating! Tap or click to find out who wins. |
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Taking on home projects? The best way to find reliable pros Angi puts everything you need to tackle projects right in the palm of your hand. When you download the Angi app, you can find a professional to fix an emergency leak in minutes. Planning a renovation? Angi will match you with the best contractor for the job. You can even schedule seasonal jobs, like an AC tuneup, or routine maintenance, like lawn care. Angi even lets you pay securely through its app once your home project is done. How easy is that? Taking care of your home has never been this straightforward. Get Angi, your home for everything home. Download the free app today at Angi.com! → |
AND FINALLY ... Are self-driving cars safe? That’s a tough question, but I tried my best to answer it in a podcast episode. It’s tough to answer, thanks to a discovery that someone could trick your autonomous car into ignoring stop signs! 🛑 That’s right. Purdue researchers found out they could fool AI tech. With a cheap projector, they shined a pattern onto 3D objects. This tricked an AI into misunderstanding what it saw. Since self-driving cars use AI to navigate the roads, this is super concerning. 😨 |
