Another scam heading our way: Cyber authorities in Switzerland are warning about malicious QR codes being sent through snail mail. Fraudsters are urging people to scan and download a new Severe Weather Warning app, but it's actually malware. Once installed, hackers can take over your phone, steal info from your banking apps and stay hidden from detection. If it's working there, it's coming to the U.S., too.
👥 Your body = Their revenue stream: You know that health tracker you're wearing? The companies behind these trackers and wellness apps are selling your body-centric data to third parties, leading you to have higher insurance premiums, receive more targeted ads or worse. Current laws offer little protection, and you opt in when you agree to use the apps. You might want to pretend to be someone else if you have health issues, just sayin'.