Tech 1 day ago Medicare data breach exposes 100,000 Americans' info Cybercriminals accessed Medicare data of more than 100,000 Americans by creating fraudulent accounts, prompting CMS to deactivate accounts and issue new Medicare cards.
Tech 2 days ago Top multi-factor authentication apps to protect your accounts Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts. Instead of relying only on a password, MFA requires you to verify your identity using two or more methods.
Tech 2 days ago Fake agent phone scams are spreading fast across the US A disturbing wave of fake agent phone scams is sweeping across the United States, catching people off guard and draining their savings.
Tech 3 days ago Can you stop Mark Zuckerberg from using your art on Facebook? If you create and share art online, you might have seen messages warning that Facebook's parent company, Meta, claims the right to use or even sell anything you post, whether it's pictures, poems, or artwork.
Tech 3 days ago Qantas data breach exposes millions of customer records Cybercriminals hit Qantas in a major data breach that exposed information from up to six million customers.
Tech 5 days ago How I almost fell for a Microsoft 365 Calendar invite scam Microsoft 365 and Outlook users are being targeted by a tactic that injects fake billing alerts directly into their calendars.
Tech 5 days ago Stop data brokers from selling your information online Let's examine how your data is collected in everyday life, who is buying and selling it, what happens to it afterward, and, most importantly, what you can do to protect yourself.
Tech July 1 Meta AI’s new chatbot raises privacy alarms Meta’s new AI chatbot is getting personal, and it might be sharing more than you realize.
Tech July 1 SparkKitty mobile malware targets Android and iPhone A new threat targets both Android and iPhone users: SparkKitty, a powerful mobile malware strain that scans private photos to steal cryptocurrency recovery phrases and other sensitive data.
Tech June 30 9 online privacy risks you probably don’t know about Privacy risks are hiding in plain sight, as your personal data is likely being collected, tracked, and sold without your knowledge.
Opinion June 30 JASON CHAFFETZ: Ten sneaky ways the deep state steals your data and how Trump can help you stop it The deep state collects your data without permission in many ways -- from surveillance to buying information from brokers. Trump's policies could address these myriad privacy concerns.
Tech June 26 Elon Musk scam tricks victims on Facebook with Tesla hoax A Facebook scammer posing as Elon Musk tricked a victim with promises of a Tesla and $250,000, requesting gift cards that become untraceable once the codes are shared.
Privacy June 25 16 billion passwords leaked in massive data breach Cybersecurity alert: 16 billion passwords exposed in massive credential database affecting major platforms. Protect your accounts with password managers
Tech June 24 Your health data is being sold without your consent Your health information might feel private and secure with your doctor, but the reality is far more complicated. Data brokers collect a wide range of sensitive health data, from diagnoses and prescription details to personal identifiers, and sell this data to marketers, insurers, and other third parties.
Security June 21 Chaos ransomware hits Optima Tax Relief, leaks 69GB of data The Chaos ransomware group breached Optima Tax Relief in a double-extortion attack, stealing sensitive customer case files and corporate documents with personal information.
Tech 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.
Privacy June 18 Republicans demand answers on blue state health program accused of leaking patient data to Big Tech A letter from House Republicans demands answers from California's public health insurance marketplace after it was uncovered the program was sharing sensitive patient information.
Tech 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.
Tech 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.
Tech 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.
Tech 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.
Tech June 9 Digital Social Security cards coming this summer The Social Security Administration is launching digital SSN access this summer. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you learn how to use it and protect your identity.
Tech June 3 New Google tool makes removing personal information easier Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says Google has expanded its privacy tool to easily remove personal information from search results.
Tech June 2 Spot fake online stores, avoid Facebook subscription scams Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says scammers can create fake sites, tricking people into monthly subscriptions and sharing card information.
Tech May 28 Biometric iris scanning launches in US cities for digital identity Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports World ID's iris scanning tech launches in six U.S. cities to verify identity, fight AI bots.
Tech May 27 FBI warns of hackers exploiting outdated routers. Check yours now The FBI warns that cybercriminals can exploit old, unpatched routers. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson urges you to check if yours is listed.
Tech May 27 AI cybersecurity risks and deepfake scams on the rise The 2025 AI Security Report details how criminals are harnessing artificial intelligence to impersonate people, automate scams, and attack security systems on a massive scale.
Senate May 22 23andMe bankruptcy prompts Cornyn-Grassley-Klobuchar bipartisan bill to protect sensitive genetic data FIRST ON FOX: Republican senators John Cornyn and Chuck Grassley and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar are rolling out a bipartisan measure to protect sensitive genetic data in response to privacy concerns sparked by 23andMe's bankruptcy, Fox News Digital has learned.
Tech May 20 Ascension healthcare data breach exposes 430,000 patient records Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports that healthcare information of more than 430,000 Ascension patients was exposed in a data breach.
Tech May 20 Android scam lets hackers use your credit card remotely Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says SuperCard X Android malware steals card data and lets attackers use your card remotely.
