Digital Life & Security
Warning Recent Car Buyers—5.6 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen In Credit Check Company Attack
5.6 million Social Security numbers stolen in 700Credit breach. Auto finance data exposed.
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Digital Life & Security
Practical security and privacy for regular people: scams, passwords, tracking and the devices that watch you.
Digital Life & Security
Alert—‘Zero‑Click Wiper’ AI Browser Exploit Mass‑Deletes Google Drive Files
Warning—AI browsers can wipe Google Drive files or leak data via hacker-crafted emails and URLs.
Digital Life & Security
AI Chat Privacy At Risk—Microsoft Uncovers Whisper Leak Side-Channel Attack
Microsoft has revealed a privacy flaw that could expose what you're talking about with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, even though your conversations are encrypted.
Digital Life & Security
AI “Doctors” Cheat Medical Tests
New study finds AI "Doctors" are cheating their way through medical tests—here's what you need to know.
Digital Life & Security
Why Trucking Defense Attorneys Must Adapt For Gen Z
Gen anti-corporate sentiment that should be a wake up call for trucking defense attorneys and insurers.
Digital Life & Security
‘ChatGPT Is My Friend’—OpenAI And MIT Study Reveals Who’s Most Vulnerable To AI Attachment
Why some people can't stop talking to ChatGPT—researchers uncover how users develop unexpected emotional bonds.
Digital Life & Security
5 Ways To Use AI—Without Surrendering Your Brain
Five ways to use AI without eroding your brain—keep your cognitive edge in the age of automation.
Digital Life & Security
Digital Minimalism—Protecting Kids In An Attention-Addiction Economy
5 Steps to fostering healthier and more intentional tech habits for kids.
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Winter Fire Risk - Remember The Basics
Make sure to check smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers. Whether these devices are present and functioning correctly can impact an insurance claim.
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Winter Fire Risks - Chimneys
Chimneys can pose a winter fire risk, especially if they are cracked or need maintenance or repair, including from creosote and soot buildup.
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Winter Fire Risks - Candles
Electrical HazardsThe demand for electricity surges during winter, leading to overloaded circuits. The increased use of extension cords and power strips for holiday displays, Christmas tree lights, or heaters, for example, are generally not sized…
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Winter Fire Risks - Heating Systems
Heating EquipmentDuring winter, the use of heating equipment significantly increases. This includes space heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces. If not maintained properly, these can lead to fires. Adjusters should be aware that faulty equipment, lack of…
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