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New phishing attack uses real-time interception to bypass 2FA

March 31, 2025

New phishing attack uses real-time interception to bypass 2FA

This phishing kit bypasses 2FA via session hijacking and real-time credential theft. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers four ways to stay safe from Astaroth phishing attacks.

Alleged Canadian hacker behind 2021 theft of Texas GOP and GiveSendGo user data in custody: DOJ

March 29, 2025

Alleged Canadian hacker behind 2021 theft of Texas GOP and GiveSendGo user data in custody: DOJ

A Canadian national, "Kirtaner," was in custody after being linked to a 2021 breach of the Texas GOP website, allowing stolen data to be posted online for download.

GenAI, the future of fraud and why you may be an easy target

March 29, 2025

GenAI, the future of fraud and why you may be an easy target

With the help of artificial intelligence, sophisticated fraud techniques emerging today are virtually undetectable to the untrained eye.

ClickFix malware tricks you into infecting your own Windows PC

March 27, 2025

ClickFix malware tricks you into infecting your own Windows PC

Hackers are tricking people into installing password-stealing malware by making them press keyboard shortcuts under the pretense of proving they're not bots.

FBI warns about document conversion sites spreading malware

March 26, 2025

FBI warns about document conversion sites spreading malware

The FBI warns that some free online document converters load malware onto people's computers, making their private information vulnerable to attack.

Apple fixes Passwords app vulnerability enabling Wi-Fi attacks

March 24, 2025

Apple fixes Passwords app vulnerability enabling Wi-Fi attacks

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says Apple's Passwords app had a three-month phishing flaw from iOS 18 to 18.2 patch.

Protecting your daughter from deepfakes and online abuse

March 23, 2025

Protecting your daughter from deepfakes and online abuse

Artificial intelligence-generated images and videos that use someone’s likeness typically target women without their consent. The CyberGuy unpacks how to protect loved ones.

Flooded by spam after searching for a lender to refinance?

March 17, 2025

Flooded by spam after searching for a lender to refinance?

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses these effective tips to reduce spam after refinancing your home.

Warning signs your mail has been fraudulently redirected

March 16, 2025

Warning signs your mail has been fraudulently redirected

Beware of change-of-address scams. Bad actors are impersonating others to request a change of address with the postal service to steal information.

FBI warns of dangerous new ‘smishing' scam targeting your phone

March 15, 2025

FBI warns of dangerous new ‘smishing' scam targeting your phone

Hackers have set up over 10,000 fake websites to keep smishing scams going and target both iPhone and Android users with texts. Kurt the CyberGuy shares how to defend yourself.