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June 20

DAVID MARCUS: Your social media feed is being hijacked to divide MAGA supporters

Russia and Iran use bots to manipulate social media, inflating divisive content creators and targeting the MAGA movement according to a National Contagion Research Institute report

June 19

Android malware poses as fake contacts to steal your personal data

New Android malware Crocodilus spreads through Facebook ads disguised as banking apps, adds fake contacts to phones and steals financial data with advanced screen monitoring.

June 18

10 signs your personal data is being sold online

A personal data protection guide revealing 10 signs your information is circulating among data brokers and practical strategies to regain control of your digital footprint.

June 17

Fake Venmo accounts are stealing donations from real charities

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports that scammers made a fake Venmo that mimics a real cancer nonprofit’s handle.

June 16

A close call with a Facebook scam that tried to steal credit card info

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson tells how one person almost fell for a phishing scam despite strong security. Learn to spot and stop scammers.

June 15

Over 8M patient records leaked in healthcare data breach

A third-party dental marketing agency's unsecured database exposed millions of patient profiles with personal information that could be exploited for identity theft and insurance fraud.

June 14

How addresses are collected and put on people finder sites

Your home address is easily accessible on people finder sites, putting you at risk for stalking and identity theft, but data removal services can help protect your personal information.

June 12

FBI warns over 1 million Android devices hijacked by malware

Smart TVs and streaming devices manufactured in China are being compromised by BadBox 2.0 malware before users even power them on; infections have been detected in 222 countries.

June 11

When clicks turn into scams on Facebook ads

Facebook scam ads now leverage AI and deepfakes to create convincing celebrity endorsements, targeting specific demographics with sophisticated schemes.

June 10

How to tell if your iPad has been hacked

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says iPads are usually secure, but hackers can access them. Spot warning signs early to protect your data.