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Google Has a Plan to Get You Accurate Midterm Election Info

Google is updating search as it looks to ensure accurate voting information ahead of the US midterm elections in November, the company said in a blog post Thursday. Through a new partnership, when you search for “how to vote” or make other voting-related inquiries (in both English and Spanish), Google will pull up information sourced from Democracy Works. The nonpartisan and …

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Instagram Phishing Scam Exploits Users’ Desire to Be Verified, Report Says

If you receive an email about becoming verified on Instagram, be careful, it may well be a scam. Cybersecurity company Vade reported Thursday that since late July, some users have been receiving a suspicious email from hackers posing as Instagram. The email says the user’s profile has been reviewed and selected for verification.  The email uses the subject line “ig …

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