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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.

December 13, 2024

Think you're safe? Identity theft could wipe out your entire life’s savings

A former Colgate-Palmolive employee was shocked to discover $750,000 had been drained from her 401(k) account. "CyberGuy" offers tips on how to prevent identity theft.

December 6, 2024

Don’t scam yourself with the tricks hackers don’t want me to share

Cybercriminals are tricking people into compromising their own technology by mimicking trusted sources; here's how to keep yourself safe from these "scam-yourself" attacks.

December 5, 2024

8 phishing email scams to watch out for this holiday season

Be on alert this holiday season for phishing emails. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares several examples of fake phishing emails he's received in his inbox.

December 1, 2024

9 ways scammers can use your phone number to try to trick you

Scammers can wreak havoc on your life just by having your phone number. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson addresses how to avoid becoming a victim.

November 27, 2024

6 sneaky gift card scams to watch out for this holiday season

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explores six sneaky holiday season gift card tricks, providing tips on how to outsmart scammers trying to rip you off.

November 23, 2024

Cheap Black Friday deals cost to your privacy

As Black Friday approaches, you should know that retailers often sell consumers' personal information and purchase histories to third parties.

November 19, 2024

Data breach exposes over 56 million clothing store customers

Breach site confirmed 56,904,909 Hot Topic users' data leaked online. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says the company's silence makes matters even worse.

November 17, 2024

Library of Congress email systems hacked earlier this year by 'foreign adversary'

An investigation is underway after a "foreign adversary" hacked the Library of Congress email systems earlier this year.