Security - Page 54

November 17, 2024

How a wrong Google search can compromise your data and bring law enforcement calling

Wrong Google searches can not only compromise your device and personal data. They can also bring law enforcement to your doorstep. Hackers are targeting Google searches.

November 16, 2024

How to make your VPN faster

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how a VPN — virtual private network — works and how running it can slow down the operation of your device.

November 14, 2024

Why that Google Meet error might be a sneaky hacker trick

ClickFix, a new scam targeting computer users, is on the rise in the U.S. The scam prompts its targets to click on a link to fix a problem.

November 13, 2024

Your email didn’t expire; it’s just another sneaky scam

Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated ways to lure unsuspecting victims, and some are impersonating an email help desk or support team.

November 12, 2024

Alarming rise of fake legal requests: What it means for your privacy

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says there’s been a rise in cybercriminal services using hacked police and government emails to send subpoenas and data requests to U.S. companies.

November 11, 2024

Top scams targeting our military heroes and how to avoid them

Shameless scammers trick veterans into giving personal info or cash. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explores five common scams.

November 10, 2024

How VPNs shield your identity and secure your financial transactions from theft

A virtual private network is a service that encrypts your internet connection, ensuring your online activity remains private and secure.

November 9, 2024

How a researcher hacked ChatGPT's memory to expose a major security flaw

OpenAI recently introduced a new memory feature for ChatGPT that enables it to remember information about people, including age, gender and beliefs.

November 7, 2024

Ransomware attack’s devastating toll on hospital patients’ health

Ransomeware attacks against health care organizations are happening at an alarmingly high rate in 2024, putting patient health at risk.

November 6, 2024

My iPhone says I have 14 viruses. What should I do next?

Getting virus alerts on your iPhone? Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you learn how to handle fake scam alerts and boost security.