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Inside the ‘digital lockdown’ for US officials as Trump arrives in China

May 13, 2026

Inside the ‘digital lockdown’ for US officials as Trump arrives in China

Trump aides and executives leave personal phones behind for China trip, using clean devices and secure zones to guard against hacking and surveillance.

Is ID.me safe to use? What you need to know

May 12, 2026

Is ID.me safe to use? What you need to know

ID.me is a legitimate identity verification tool used by federal agencies, but scammers exploit its trusted reputation. Learn how to stay safe online.

Iran’s cyberwar targets ordinary Americans. We need to dismantle the hacker network

May 11, 2026

Iran’s cyberwar targets ordinary Americans. We need to dismantle the hacker network

RAKIA analysts tracked Iran's crypto movements in real time as the foreign hackers used stolen credentials to breach Stryker and FBI Director Kash Patel's accounts.

Why last year's breach is this year's identity fraud

May 10, 2026

Why last year's breach is this year's identity fraud

Identity fraud losses hit $27.3 billion in 2025 as criminals exploit stolen data long after breaches fade from headlines. Here is how to protect yourself.

Five data broker opt-out myths that leave retirees exposed

May 9, 2026

Five data broker opt-out myths that leave retirees exposed

One-time opt-out forms may not fully protect retirees from data broker exposure and elder fraud scams that exploit decades of personal records online.

Global scam crackdown leads to 276 arrests

May 8, 2026

Global scam crackdown leads to 276 arrests

A sweeping DOJ and FBI operation led to 276 arrests and dismantled nine scam centers tied to cryptocurrency fraud targeting Americans across the globe.

Hackers threaten to leak data from 275M users after breaching major college platform used nationwide

May 7, 2026

Hackers threaten to leak data from 275M users after breaching major college platform used nationwide

Thousands of students reportedly lost access to Canvas during finals as universities investigate an alleged cybersecurity incident affecting the platform.

World Password Day: Check if your passwords are safe

May 7, 2026

World Password Day: Check if your passwords are safe

World Password Day highlights the danger of reused passwords and credential stuffing. Simple steps like 2FA and a password manager can help protect you.

SIM swap scam drained Florida woman's bank account in minutes

May 6, 2026

SIM swap scam drained Florida woman's bank account in minutes

SIM swap scams let hackers steal your phone number and drain accounts in minutes. Learn how one woman was targeted and how to protect yourself.

Woman warns of SIM swap scam after hackers drained her bank account

May 6, 2026

Woman warns of SIM swap scam after hackers drained her bank account

Patricia Escriva tells Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson that her phone suddenly went silent as scammers hijacked her phone number in a SIM swap scam and used it to access accounts within minutes.