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  KIM KOMANDO | Jul 14, 2025

  Massive scam spreading designed to trick you and steal your money

  Everything looks real. The logos, the layout, even Apple and Google Pay are options. But it’s a scam, and now your credit card info is out there.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Jun 22, 2025

  Top 5 scams spreading right now

  Technology and cybersecurity expert Kim Komando dishes the dirty details about the five most duplicitous scams swirling the web right now.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Jun 8, 2025

  If you don’t know about these video tools, you’re already behind

  I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, AI is changing everything. And now, it’s coming for video in a huge way. We’re not just talking about deepfakes or filters anymore.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Jun 1, 2025

  5 AI prompts to put serious money in your pocket

  So, you want to start making money using AI but you’re not trying to build Skynet or learn 15 coding languages first? Good, because neither am I.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Mar 30, 2025

  Hacked on social? Here’s what to do next

  Have you been hacked on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok or another popular social media app? Here's an up-to-date cybersecurity checklist.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Mar 23, 2025

  Are you being stalked? Start with this safety check

  I get so many calls during my national radio show and DMs from folks who think they’re being stalked. I share this stalking safety check with them.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Mar 16, 2025

  I’m a tech pro and these are my secrets to better flights and luxury travel

  Spring break is around the corner, and Sundays are the best day to book trips, so let’s talk travel hacks and score you some great deals.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Mar 9, 2025

  Is your phone listening to everything you say? It’s complicated

  Is your phone listening to everything you say all the time? It's not such a simple answer.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Mar 2, 2025

  Reset what you see on social media

  Want to reset your social media algorithms and start from the ground up? It's possible, but there are a lot of specific steps you must follow.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Feb 16, 2025

  Tech security 101: How to spot a hidden tracker on your car

  The stats say 80% of stalking victims are tracked using tech. Here is how to protect yourself from stalkers and how to check your vehicle.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Feb 9, 2025

  I’m a tech expert: 10 AI prompts you’ll use all the time

  Want to make the most out of the high-tech chatbots at your fingertips? Tech expert Kim Komando has 10 useful AI prompts for you to try.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Feb 2, 2025

  The NSA says do these 5 things with your phone right now

  Interested in how to keep your phone safe and secure? Kim Komando has five simple tips to protect your digital life.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Jan 26, 2025

  5-minute cleanup for your phone and computer

  Want cleanup tips for files you don’t need, random screenshots, apps you downloaded, blurry photos and more? Kim Komando's got you covered.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Jan 12, 2025

  Easy internet sleuth tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner

  Want to be better at looking up information on the internet? Kim Komando has a helpful and useful guide of internet sleuth tricks you can try.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Jan 5, 2025

  10 things you should never tell an AI chatbot

  Talking to an AI chatbot might be a fun creative exercise — or even a way to learn new things — but you must be careful not to share too much data.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Dec 29, 2024

  Warning: This PayPal scam is everywhere right now

  Do you keep getting emails that say "you've still got a money request"? Here's how to defend yourself against this common and persistent scam.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Dec 22, 2024

  12 easy, techy ways to make the holiday smoother

  There are many technological tools you can use to lessen your workload around Christmas. Use this easy holiday planning guide for 2024.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Dec 15, 2024

  Don’t scam yourself with the tricks hackers don’t want me to share

  Worried about scam-yourself attacks hurting your smartphone, computer or other devices in 2025? Here's how to avoid these cyber crimes.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Dec 8, 2024

  How to protect yourself from a crime that shot up by 400%

  Old-school check fraud shot up 400% last year. Here's how to keep yourself from falling prey to scammers.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Dec 1, 2024

  How to (kindly) ask people not to post your kids on social media

  Any parent concerned about the general topic of child and youth safety online should use these privacy tips from Kim Komando.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Nov 24, 2024

  Use AI as a free travel planner when writing your next itinerary

  Anyone daydreaming about a vacation should know they can use a free AI trip planner in order to streamline their itinerary writing. It's easy!

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  KIM KOMANDO | Nov 17, 2024

  7 dangerous things to post online

  Kim Komando says Arizona technology lovers should be safer when sharing their relationship status and vacation plans online. It can be dangerous!

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  KIM KOMANDO | Nov 10, 2024

  Here’s how to protect your SSN from the dark web

  Your Social Security number is one of the most sensitive pieces of personal information you own. Too bad yours has likely been leaked and sold on the Dark Web.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Nov 3, 2024

  Set up your smart speaker for emergencies

  Got a smart speaker in your residence? Follow these technology tips and tricks Kim Komando has planned in case of emergencies.

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  KIM KOMANDO | Oct 27, 2024

  The clever tech powering a wave of pig-butchering scams

  Pig-butchering scams are getting more sophisticated — and more costly — by the day. Kim Komando has tips to help you avoid them.