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Ask Kurt: Is Apple Private Relay an alternative to a VPN?

September 2, 2023

Ask Kurt: Is Apple Private Relay an alternative to a VPN?

If you are an Apple user, you can use Private Relay on your device as an alternative to VPN, but it will not provide the same amount of protection VPN does.

QakBot malware network is dismantled in major crackdown

September 2, 2023

QakBot malware network is dismantled in major crackdown

Over time, QakBot became a go-tool device for cybercrimes using deceptive emails until the FBI and Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency stepped in.

How to protect yourself from 'vishing' scams

August 31, 2023

How to protect yourself from 'vishing' scams

Vishing scams can come in a number of ways, including phone calls, voice messages, bank account detail and more. Be aware of unsolicited phone calls as well.

Cunning romance scams and how to avoid them

August 31, 2023

Cunning romance scams and how to avoid them

Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how online dating scams can prey on victims by building an emotional connection before extracting money.

UMinn sued, accused of taking insufficient action to prevent data breach

August 30, 2023

UMinn sued, accused of taking insufficient action to prevent data breach

A lawsuit filed by a former student and former employee from the University of Minnesota accuses the school of taking insufficient action to protect personal data from a recent breach.

Beware of this Mac malware masquerading as an office productivity app

August 28, 2023

Beware of this Mac malware masquerading as an office productivity app

Malware is always lurking around the corner. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how this malware is disguised and what you can do to keep your data safe.

Don't fall for this latest antivirus protection scam

August 25, 2023

Don't fall for this latest antivirus protection scam

Protect your device from antivirus protection scams can come in all different forms on your devices such as deceptive pop-up messages and promotional emails

Protect yourself from tech support scams

August 19, 2023

Protect yourself from tech support scams

Cybercriminals and hackers have began to disguise their method of hacking by baiting users into thinking it is tech support, but it is really a scam.

Do this before you toss, donate or sell your printer

August 16, 2023

Do this before you toss, donate or sell your printer

Before you get rid of your printer, you must make sure to reset it in order to wipe all of your data from it. From there you can safely throw it away.

Don't be tricked by scammers' false promises of slashing your cable bill in half

August 15, 2023

Don't be tricked by scammers' false promises of slashing your cable bill in half

Because cable bill scams can come in many forms, you must be warned against disguised offers over the phone as well as paying bills with gift cards.