Amid Twitter changes, the scams have begun - Don't fall for this one
Elon Musk wants to overhaul Twitter’s verification system now that he owns the company. A blue badge with a white checkmark indicates that you are who you say you are, which thwarts impersonators. For many social media lovers, verification icons are like badges of honor.
Why the US Army's camouflage was a big mistake
Camouflage has been part of military strategy for millennia. It allows soldiers to hide in plain sight and attack without being seen. But a little over 20 years ago, the U.S. changed its military camouflage and everyone realized pretty quickly that it was a big mistake.
Hundreds of national and local news sites hacked to push malware
If you’re online, you’re a target for hackers. Nobody is truly safe, but carelessness and lack of awareness make you more vulnerable to malware, hacks and scams.
Browsing websites and downloading files are part of the online experience, but you must be careful. How do you know what’s safe? Tap or click here for an online tool that checks websites and files for digital threats before opening them.
Prescription recall: Check your medicine cabinet for these drugs
Recalls can range from minor annoyances to severe health risks. If your vehicle has a dangerous defect that could increase the crash risk, you don’t want to be driving around in it.
There have been millions of automobiles recalled over the past six months. We compiled a list of all the recalls with links to reports on what to do next. Tap or click here to see if your vehicle is included in any of these recalls.
Here's everything TikTok collects on you - Delete it now
TikTok has exploded in popularity recently. The video-sharing platform has some fun things to watch, and you might find your next favorite recipe.
The problem is the platform has a shady history with security and privacy. In fact, we recently told you that TikTok has the capability to record everything that you type. Tap or click here for our report.
5 social media dos and don'ts to protect your privacy and security
The more social media accounts you have, the more data companies collect. There’s an easy way to clean up your old posts from Twitter, Facebook, Imgur and more. Tap or click here for a tool that can automatically remove posts from more than 20 sites and apps.
Don't have a Facebook account? Check if they have your phone number anyway
You know how to delete your browser search history, but what about things (or people) you look up on social media apps? Tap or click here to delete your search history on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
You don’t need to share your phone number with Facebook to have a profile, but it might still be there if you created your account in the past. Not long ago, people commonly displayed their contact information in their profiles for all to see.
Over 5M cars have been recalled in the last 6 months — Is yours on the list?
Recalls can range from minor annoying issues to deadly safety concerns. Here’s one of the latter. A major manufacturer is recalling 19 shampoo products for containing a cancer-causing carcinogen. Tap or click here for the complete list and what you need to do.
If you see this app warning on your phone, DO NOT ignore it
Malware droppers are hard to spot in the wild. They disguise themselves as legitimate login screens, fooling even the savviest of techies. Luckily, Google is making it easier to thwart hackers with a new malware warning.
Spider eyes are more powerful than you think
Spiders are some of the smallest invertebrates on Earth, but these tiny creatures have a remarkable skill. They can see better than most animals 10 times their size. The trick is that their eyes are tiny little telescopes that allow them to focus on things in extraordinary detail. Some scientists even claim spiders can see the details of the moon. The real question is, why do they need to be able to do this?