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Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused The Daily Money. |
Changing your passwords on at least your most critical accounts should probably be on your to-do list in light of news that 10 billion passwords were posted to a hacking site. |
What's the danger of what's being called the largest password leak of all time? |
Those passwords can be used by cybercriminals to get into your various online accounts, like your bank account, email and social media. |
It's especially dangerous if you re-use passwords on multiple accounts or have a simple or commonly used password. |
Also this morning we learned that nearly all of AT&T's cell customers' call and text records were exposed in a massive breach. Find out more here. |
What cities have the safest, riskiest drivers? |
Honolulu has the safest drivers in America while Albuquerque, New Mexico, has the riskiest, according to a new report from insurer Allstate. |
For the 16th year, the insurer looked at data and released its findings for its America's Best Drivers Report. |
For the first time, Allstate used anonymized connected driving data from Allstate's mobility data and analytics partner Arity to rank the 100 most populus U.S. urban areas by driving behavior, such as phone handling, high-speed driving and hard braking. Arity powers the optional safe-driving features in Allstate's mobile Drivewise app. |
📰 Consumer stories you shouldn't miss 📰 |
| • | Is your flight delayed or canceled? The Detroit Free Press' Susan Tompor offers some things to consider when asking for a refund or rebooking. | | • | Inflation in June slowed more than expected. | | • | Today is National Fry Day. Here's a recipe for crispy french fries. | | • | Do you have tip rage when it comes to gratuities? | | • | Want to know where the locals on Oahu hike? | |
Finally, here's a popular story from earlier this year that you may have missed. Feel free to share it. |
When the phone rings, is someone asking "Can you hear me?" If so, it's best to hang up. It could be a scam. |
The "Can you hear me" scam has been targeting consumers for quite a few years. It's unclear exactly how the scam might play out, but consumer advocates, including the Better Business Bureau, say it's better to hang up and not engage. |
Find out what the scammers may do with your voice. |
Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you. | | | | The leak of passwords is the largest to date, cybersecurity experts say. | | | |  | AT&T revealed Friday that 2022 call and text message records of nearly all of its cellular customers were exposed in a data breach. | | | | The Allstate report this year looked at data from anonymized connected driving data from an opt-in driving app. | | | | A busy summer travel season means airline passengers need to brush up on their rights when it comes to long delays and canceled flights. | | | | Annual inflation slowed more than expected in June as gas prices dropped while rent rose again, the CPI report said. | | | | Let's celebrate National French Fry Day with this delicious recipe. | | | | If you're upset about being asked for a gratuity at every turn, then you might have a case of tip rage. | | | | From bamboo forests to valley vistas, the Honolulu Mauka Trail System is a hidden gem away from the hordes of tourists. | | | | The latest Social Secrity 2025 COLA estimate fell to 2.7% after overall inflation cooled in June. But items seniors spend most on kept rising fast. | | | | As traveler preferences change, airlines have to revamp their lounge options to keep up with expectations. | | | | |  | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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