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You know not to open unexpected attachments in emails. Don't preview them, either!

Keep an eye out – Malware-infected Word docs spreading Simply previewing a Word doc could now infect your device with malware. Here’s how to stay protected from this dangerous threat.

Do you or anyone you know have a Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Ford, Porsche, Toyota, Jaguar or Land Rover? For your safety and security, please be sure to get these updates!

Ferrari, BMW, Rolls Royce, Porsche and more fix vulnerabilities giving car takeover capabilities Several of the biggest car brands have fixed dozens of vulnerabilities, some of which would have allowed for the full takeover of vehicles.

Do you have an Apple product? You will want to know about these new cybersecurity measures from Apple:

Apple unveils new cybersecurity measure for iMessage, iCloud and more Apple announced several new security features designed to better protect users from an array of emerging threats.

Holiday season--Unfortunately, the season for scams! We are busy and distracted, and the bad guys know it. Here are two scams to watch out for: READ ID and supposedly your boss (or CEO) asking you for a favor. Here are the details:

Two Scams Currently Making the Rounds That Everyone Should Know About These days, with the influx of emails, text messages, robocalls and in-person pleas for help, you really have to be on your guard every time you receive one.

Bad guys can do scary stuff with just your cell phone number! Here's what they can do, what *you* can do, and how to protect yourself:

Here’s What Hackers Can Do with Just Your Cell Phone Number Scammers can use your phone number to impersonate, steal from, and harass you and others. Here's what to do if your info is compromised. The post Here’s What Hackers Can Do with Just Your Cell Phone Number appeared first on Reader's Digest.

Did you receive an unexpected photo attachment? Is is a .png file? Be careful!

More malware is being hidden in PNG images, so watch out A threat actor known as Worok found hiding malware in PNG files targeting businesses in the Middle East and across Asia

iPhone threat--update now if you haven't already!

iPhone zero-day. Update your devices now! A zero-day bug that affects iPhones and iPads is being exploited in the wild

Are any of these apps on your Android device? Delete them now!

Google: Urgent warning issued urging millions to delete 16 popular Android apps Millions of Android users should double check their apps after Google removed 16 dangerous apps that have been banned from Google Play store.

Has your Facebook (Meta) been targeted by malware? Here's how to find out and how to fix it:

Facebook: Warning issued as over 1 million accounts have been targeted by malware Meta recently announced that iPhone and Android malware apps may have stolen passwords from up to 1 million users of the platform.

Common password mistakes. We are all guilty of some of these! Keep your data safe!

12 Password Mistakes That Hackers Hope You’ll Make Passwords are supposed to keep us safe, but they can be an open door for hackers to attack our finances and identity. Here's how you can protect yourself. The post 12 Password Mistakes That Hackers Hope You’ll Make appeared first on Reader's Digest.

Do you support an Exchange server? Here is some very important information you need to know about a vulnerability that isn't patched yet. It can allow a bad guy to access the server, and from there, go laterally into your network, Active Directory, and more. Here is some advice to harden your Exchange Server until Microsoft releases a patch: https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/915563

CERT Coordination Center The Vulnerability Notes Database provides information about software vulnerabilities.

We would like to wish everyone a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!