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The White House put out a list of what businesses need to do to protect themselves from cyberwarfare. The problem? It's far from helpful. Plus, a helpful Google Drive shortcut you'll use again and again. And the FBI's 2021 Internet Crime Report is here. It was a banner year for hackers — and that's a bad thing for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about...

Smartphone malware is getting worse. A variant caught stealing passwords, bank details and lots more has a new trick — collecting your two-factor authentication codes. Plus, updates for iPhone and Android are here and Allie has the best reasons to update. And the crew takes on the debate captivating the internet right now: Are there more wheels or more doors in the world? Learn more about your ad...

Did you know 40% of Americans deal with online harassment? It can happen to anyone — and it can hurt your career and personal life. In this episode, Kim and cybersecurity expert Ricoh Danielson share a few self-defense strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It didn't take long for creeps and thieves to use Apple's AirTags to follow people. Apple has a response, but is it enough? Plus, tips to get your tax return back faster, and where to put your router for better internet speed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch up with Kim's national radio show and innovative new tech coming down the pipeline. A new device can add 3D “holoportation” to your video calls, Google wants to understand your movements using radar and the FCC is making way for 6G. Plus, a grandmother asks Kim for help after her teenage granddaughter was pressured into sharing nude photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Russia has invaded Ukraine and there are fears it could lead to cyberwarfare — even here in the U.S. Find out what it could mean for you. Plus, how to stop your ex from showing up in your photo memories, 10 new war cons scammers are using to fool people, and your calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's social media app just launched — and it was a rough start, to say the least. Plus, more trouble for Peloton as a scheme to hide a rust problem in thousands of bikes comes to light. Then Allie shares the 5-minute routine for keeping your computer cleaned up and running smoothly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Enjoy a full hour of The Kim Komando Show, compliments of the Komando Community. Try it out yourself free for 30 days and get access to Kim's show as a podcast on your schedule at getkim.com. In this hour, “Worldle” is the “Wordle” of geography, the hidden dangers Roblox poses for children and how you can buy a $450K ticket to take a trip to space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

After months of stories about people using Apple's AirTags to stalk others and even steal cars, an arrest has been made. Plus, if you don't want to give up your Facebook account but you don't want others to find it so easily, Allie has a quick tip. And Matt has the scoop on the latest embarrassing celebrity meltdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about y...

The IRS has new changes including the $600 rule, WFH deductions, child tax credits and more. In this episode, tax accountant Rachel Cheek and I dive into the many ways deductions, forms, social media and rules will impact your 2021 tax return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google is making a major change to user accounts — and it's one you should make now before it happens automatically. Plus Apple says it was gathering Siri data even when you said "no thanks." And find out why the internet is talking about celebrities and their interesting lineage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Male, 38 years old, married, two kids under five, watched a YouTube video about lawn care, visited a home improvement store in the last 10 days, listened to a podcast about lawns, earns $68,000 a year in a management position, and lives in a certain zip code. That’s how specific advertising can be today. In this episode, I sit down with advertising CTO Premesh Purayil from Freestar to learn how it...

Rumors are swirling about Apple's new wedding rings that will sniff out a cheater. We've got the facts. Plus, with severe weather conditions peaking around the country, here are the best ways to stay up to date. And in Ben's weekly review, he tests out cellphones so tough you can literally drop them in acid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad ch...

Wade through the waters of the Dark Web and you'll find drugs, hitmen and all sorts of disturbing imagery. But it's also a haven for privacy advocates. In this episode, I speak with ASU professor Victor Benjamin, who reveals just why it's so hard to regulate — and why folks of all backgrounds can't stop coming back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about yo...

Apple's AirTags make it easy to keep an eye on items like your keys or wallet, but they're dangerous in the wrong hands. Is Apple's response good enough? Plus, tax season has officially kicked off, and Allie has tips to get your return as fast as possible. And Matt has the info on why the internet is buzzing about the new 'Batman' movie and its cryptic online scavenger hunt. Learn more about your...

Everyone has a different way of coping with tragedy. When Joshua Barbeau lost his girlfriend, he created an AI chatbot based on her personality. In this episode, Kim sits down with him as well as developer Jason Rohrer, who created the program Joshua used. You can also use it to create your own personalized chatbot for just $5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn m...

My mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer in December 2017. By 2020, she was cancer-free. But the cancer returned with a vengeance and doctors used the word “hospice.” Here’s my own journey with her passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for free COVID tests? Don’t go to one of the many scam sites that have popped up almost overnight. Plus, Netflix just hit a major milestone … and you’re not going to like it. Plus, how to use your Echo or phone to detect sounds like a knock at the door, barking dogs and glass breaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Neck pain, muscle strain and even "smartphone pinky syndrome" are just some of the ways tech can hurt your health. Kim chats with technology writer Nicolas Carr on the unforeseen impacts of technology on our bodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you playing Wordle? It seems like just about everyone is! We've got pro tips to help you win the hot word game and a warning about the Wordle app. Plus, smart guns are coming and Kim has the details. And find out why the internet is up in arms over the latest "Batman" movie and its PG-13 rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Ransomware hackers recently hit a hospital, and everything from the cardiac machines to IV pumps stopped working. Doctors and nurses had to use pen and paper. There were no electronic patient records. But what happened when the hackers found out it was a hospital will undoubtedly surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

The major wireless providers are doing away with 3G, and the impact goes well beyond your smartphone. Plus, Ben has the best products announced at this year's CES. Matt, our trusty internet scout, has the stories going viral online, including what the "Harry Potter" reunion special got wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

If you have a website, you want it to show up on the first page of Google for as many different search terms as possible. How can you get there? SEO, or search engine optimization, is the secret sauce that stands between you and ranking highly. Kim chats with SEO expert Steve Wiideman about the insider secrets to boost your rankings and make more money online. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Now that we can snap pictures from our smartphones, we all have way more photos than we know what to do with. Between your physical albums and the digital images clogging up your phones and computers, you probably have so many pictures it's hard to organize them all. Good news: In this episode, Kim, Allie and Ben share a few strategies for cleaning up your massive photo collection. Learn more abou...

Watch out: Scammers are creating Google ads to leech off of your search traffic. This scary trick conned some people out of $500,000 in cryptocurrency. In this episode, you’ll also get some tips for snapping the perfect picture of your pets — even if they’re always moving. Plus, Ben’s spilling the beans on his very first five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...