Router warning

⚠️ Router warning: Linksys Velop Pro 6E and Velop Pro 7 mesh routers are sending Wi-Fi login details in plain text to Amazon servers. That means a hacker can gain access to your network. There’s no patch yet. For now, change your network name and password via the web interface.

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AT&T data breach: Who’s at risk and what to do now

AT&T dropped some big and very bad news this morning: “Nearly all” customers had text and call data leaked in a massive cyberattack. We’re talking 95 million people.

“Kim, really? Another data breach?” I know, but don’t tune this one out. It has scary implications for your privacy.

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Using end-of-life tech? You’re at risk of attack

Not one of those “new phone every year” kind of folks? Hey, I don’t blame you! We’re all trying to save a buck or two.

But there’s a line. Using end-of-life (EOL) tech (aka hardware or software that’s no longer updated by the manufacturer) can leave you vulnerable to cyberattacks. Let’s run through what that includes.

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New scam: The government won't ask for gold

Share with someone who might be at risk of falling victim to this junk. So sad.

Trivia

Which tech company stores the most information on the internet? Is it … A.) Amazon, B.) Facebook, C.) Google or D.) Wikipedia?

Find the answer here!

8,815 objects

Shot into space in the past five years. Elon Musk is responsible for about 72% of that. Starlink satellites only have a five-year lifespan. Musk wants to put as many as 42,000 in orbit. Space junk could become a massive problem within our lifetime. At least we’ll have Mars or a new exoplanet. 🙄

Which ONE state doesn't have a hands-free law?

Watch to the end. I’ll tell ya. Make your guess now!

80% of prescriptions

Are controlled by three companies. That means higher drug prices. The FTC is suing the largest pharmacy benefit managers for pumping up consumer costs. Pro tip: GoodRx is free and has coupons you can use with or without insurance.

300 million subscribers

On YouTube for MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson. “I remember freaking out when I hit 300 subscribers 11 years ago,” he posted on X. Here’s a quick vid where Andrew and I talk about his rise to internet fame.

Trivia

Which unusual internet-connected device was launched to help farmers monitor the well-being of their livestock? Is it a … A.) Cow fitness tracker, B.) Chicken mood ring, C.) Pig sleep monitor or D.) Goat GPS tracker?

Find the answer here!

Keep a tracker hidden in your car

I use an AirTag to always know where my car is. The key is to hide the tracker so a thief doesn’t know about it. The better hidden it is, the better off you’ll be.