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13 apps already on your phone that are spying on you
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (620+ words) While everyone's asking ChatGPT to write their grocery lists, I've been finding the AI tricks that actually save you hours of work. The prompts that make you sound smarter in meetings. The tools that catch scams before you fall for…...
You’re paying a VPN to protect your privacy. But who’s protecting you from the VPN?
3+ week, 5+ day ago (500+ words) A VPN hides your traffic from your internet provider. But that means the VPN company can see it instead. Here's how to tell if your VPN is actually trustworthy or just another company collecting your data. " TL;DR (THE SHORT…...
Digital Life Hack Archives
3+ week, 1+ day ago (406+ words) Kim's Cash Grab Giveaway " ENTER'TO WIN! " No purchase necessary Listen and subscribe on your favorite platform: That cheap smart bulb in your lamp is quietly harvesting your daily habits and beaming them back to data brokers. Here is a simple…...
The fourth credit freeze you missed: A security guide from The Current
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (430+ words) Kim's Cash Grab Giveaway " ENTER'TO WIN! " No purchase necessary I put together a quick reference with the links to all four agencies, their phone numbers, and what to expect when you freeze. I need your help: Add Komando.com as…...
VPNs that spy on you
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (352+ words) Kim's Cash Grab Giveaway " ENTER'TO WIN! " No purchase necessary I need your help: Add Komando.com as a preferred source on Google Using a VPN? Better make sure it's not on this list. VPNs are supposed to keep you safe....
Do I really need a VPN? Kim Komando debunks 3 major myths
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (526+ words) Kim's Cash Grab Giveaway " ENTER'TO WIN! " No purchase necessary Think you have nothing to hide? Think again. Kim Komando explains why ISPs are legally allowed to sell your private data, even the medical symptoms you type into AI. Learn how…...
The malware your antivirus can’t see and the AI making 560,000 new viruses every day
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (553+ words) Kim's Cash Grab Giveaway " ENTER'TO WIN! " No purchase necessary Kim Komando reveals why AI-generated malware is beating free antivirus software, the dark web marketplace selling viruses for $100/month and the symptoms that mean your computer is already infected. " TL;DR…...
80% of data breaches start here: The most common passwords of 2025
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (164+ words) The Current shows how AI is helping hackers crack passwords in seconds. Kim Komando breaks down the top 20 list, from "skibidi" to "admin," and explains how your security habits make you a target for AI-powered data breaches. " TL;DR (THE…...
The spy in your rental car
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (333+ words) Kim's Christmas Cash Giveaway " ENTER'TO WIN! " No purchase necessary Stop syncing your contacts with a rental car. Even one button tap can share way too much. You land after a long flight, drag your bag to the rental counter and…...
The suburban hacker house: She helped North Korea infiltrate American tech
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (563+ words) Kim's Christmas Cash Giveaway " ENTER'TO WIN! " No purchase necessary This isn't a ripped-from-the-headlines new Netflix series. This really happened in a quiet neighborhood called Litchfield Park that's about a 20-minute drive from Phoenix, Arizona. Christina Chapman, 50, looked like your average…...