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Mexican president hopes convicted ex-security chief will turn informer

February 22, 2023

Mexican president hopes convicted ex-security chief will turn informer

The Mexican president hopes that the convicted ex-security chief will cooperate with prosecutors. The former security chief's sentence could be reduced if he turns informer.

Mexican beach town announces major crackdown amid country's crime crisis ahead of spring break

February 21, 2023

Mexican beach town announces major crackdown amid country's crime crisis ahead of spring break

Mexico saw a surge in tourism across 2022, with some cities and towns breaking records despite U.S. State Department travel advisories for several states.

How to stop Google from its creepy way of using you for facial recognition

February 17, 2023

How to stop Google from its creepy way of using you for facial recognition

Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what facial recognition is, how Google uses it and how you can turn it off to protect your security.

This credit card can hear what you are saying and it's coming to a wallet near you

February 15, 2023

This credit card can hear what you are saying and it's coming to a wallet near you

Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson unveils the pros and cons of Slimca's thin credit card-sized recording device and how it could affect you.

New Orleans nonprofit runs largest network of community crime cameras

February 13, 2023

New Orleans nonprofit runs largest network of community crime cameras

With fewer officers on the streets, a Louisiana nonprofit is using security cameras to put more eyes on high-crime areas.

Kentucky Senate passes bill to ban TikTok from state-issued devices

February 10, 2023

Kentucky Senate passes bill to ban TikTok from state-issued devices

The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill to ban the TikTok application from state-issued devices. This decision was made to protect the data on government devices.

Tech with ties to China: What to avoid

February 9, 2023

Tech with ties to China: What to avoid

More than a third of the world's electronics are produced in China but there's a difference between products made in China and those made by companies with ties to the Chinese government.

Florida hospital system forced to take IT offline in ransomware attack

February 6, 2023

Florida hospital system forced to take IT offline in ransomware attack

A Florida hospital is continuing to treat expectant moms, but is still delaying some surgeries due to security problems. These problems forced them to take their IT network offline.

Change this hidden setting, or anyone can get into your iPhone

February 5, 2023

Change this hidden setting, or anyone can get into your iPhone

Face ID is easy to use and automatically adapts to changes in your appearance; however, you should take the following measures to increase your security.

Major Florida hospital hit by possible ransomware attack

February 3, 2023

Major Florida hospital hit by possible ransomware attack

A major Florida hospital was hit by a possible ransomware attack Friday. The hospital is canceling surgies and diverting ER patients after being forced to shut down their IT network.