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February 4, 2025

Hacked on social? Here’s what to do next

Spambots, data thieves, and other bad actors run rampant online — more so now than ever before. Here's what to do if one gets ahold of you.

January 29, 2025

UnitedHealth cyberattack exposes 190 million in largest US healthcare data breach

The number of people affected by a UnitedHealth data breach in February 2024 was actually higher than previously reported and was the largest medical data breach in U.S. history.

January 29, 2025

Don’t be so quick to click that Google Calendar invite. It could be a hacker’s trap

A phishing campaign uses Google Calendar to schedule fake meeting invitations that appear legitimate, redirecting targets to phishing sites.

January 27, 2025

Outsmart hackers who are out to steal your identity

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers tips on how to protect your identity: Be vigilant, monitor accounts, use smart security, know theft response.

January 25, 2025

Allstate sued for allegedly tracking and selling 45M Americans' location data

Many apps unrelated to location still ask users for tracking permission, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit seeking to end this alleged practice by Allstate.

January 5, 2025

Malicious apps posing as VPNs can turn your device into a tool for cyberattacks

Not all apps out there offer legit virtual private networks, according to Kurt the CyberGuy. He explains how to keep your information safe.

January 3, 2025

Are data brokers endangering your retirement security?

Keep your retirement plan safe from data brokers selling your personal information. Kurt the CyberGuy explains how to protect yourself and your retirement.

December 19, 2024

Massive data breach at federal credit union exposes 240,000 members

A credit union with over 240,000 members recently revealed it was targeted by cybercriminals, resulting in a data breach that was part of a two-month attack by hackers.

December 18, 2024

From CAPTCHA to catastrophe: How fake verification pages are spreading malware

CAPTCHAs, which are used by websites to confirm whether users are people or bots, are harmless, but hackers are using them to infect PCs with malware.

December 18, 2024

Half a million patients' personal info stolen in massive health care data breach

Hackers recently leaked personal information of about 500,000 Americans and stole patient medical records that included lab results and insurance details.