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Russian malware attack and what it means for TDS customers

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking more than 500,000 Americans to reboot their routers. This is because hackers infected consumer-level routers used in homes and small offices with malware. The incident is believed to be a Russian military-related hacking and has affected half a million routers and storage devices in 54 countries, including the United States.
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TDS employee traveling for a greater purpose

Giving back is an integral part of the culture at TDS, which is why the company created its Be Good Citizens program. This program provides employees with 16 hours of paid time off every year to volunteer. Recently, one TDS employee took this program beyond serving her local community and used her Be Good Citizens hours to volunteer in another country.
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Scam alert: ‘9-1-1’ spoofing

Even public safety officials are being used as a front for scam artists. Scammers are spoofing the emergency number 911 in hopes they can scare you into sharing personal information. We are taught 911 is there to help us, which is why the scam works. Find out what to watch for.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Red Hot Chili Peppers

With 16 Grammy noms and more than 100 million albums sold to date, the Red Hot Chili Peppers certainly have staying power. Californication is the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ seventh studio album and also their best selling to date. Today you can pick it up for only $6 and feel like you’re on a beach in California.
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New computer chip security weakness disclosed

Bad news, consumers—there’s a new chip-based security vulnerability you need to watch out for. Called “Variant 4,” it doesn’t seem this exploit used in the wild…yet. However, now that it’s out in the open, it’s entirely possible hackers will be working overtime to give it a try. Find out what you can do to stay safe.
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Live in the moment with mindfulness meditation

An expert speaker recently came to our headquarters to speak about one idea for improving everyone’s health and wellbeing: mindfulness meditation. It’s more than just sitting cross legged and saying “om”—the image that comes to mind for many of us when we hear about meditation. It's a simple tactic you can use every day to improve your life.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Kid Rock

Devil Without A Cause was released in August of 1998. Praised for its ‘eclectic’ sound, the album has aspects of arena rock, country, heartland rock, metal and hip-hop. Sales were incredible, backed by lead single “Bawitdaba.” The album was certified platinum within six months and has been called one of the best of all time.
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Watch Game Night, 15:17 to Paris, and more on TDS TV

First up, the wickedly fun comedy “Game Night,” followed by the espionage thriller “Red Sparrow.” Next on the list is the trippy science fiction flick, “Annihilation,” starring Natalie Portman, plus “The 15:17 to Paris” the true story of three Americans who thwarted a terrorist attack in France. And finally, for the whole family, the charming “Early Man.”
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What’s Up With My Wi-Fi?

Every day I speak with TDS customers from around the country who have questions about how their Internet service works. Our mission today, should you choose to join me, is to explain some common misconceptions regarding wireless technology and arm you with some of the tools you can use to combat them.
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Internet job scams: how to spot common red flags

In many ways, the internet has made searching for a new job easier than ever, but it has also made the process more dangerous. Scammers troll the internet in search of easy victims they can target with job scams. Find out what red flags you should watch out for as you search for new opportunities.
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