Security - Page 62

August 12, 2024

ADT hacked: Is your home security system really secure?

ADT has confirmed a hack in which customer data, including emails, phone numbers and addresses, was stolen. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has more on this security wake-up call.

August 11, 2024

Massive security flaw puts most popular browsers at risk on Mac

Researchers have discovered a vulnerability that allows hackers to gain direct access to services on your laptop through browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge.

August 9, 2024

Apple rushes surprise iOS security update to iPhone, iPad

Apple alerted the latest iOS 17.6.1 update without much detail except to say it includes "important bug fixes" and "prevents enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection."

August 8, 2024

AI advancements can be both a tool and a threat, cybersecurity officials say

Cybersecurity experts have noted a significant rise in ransomware attacks. Organizations are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to defend against these threats.

August 8, 2024

Businesses, governments work to boost cyberdefense amid shortage in workers

U.S. government entities are devoting more time and resources to bolster cyberdefenses, including the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida.

August 7, 2024

Beware of this new Android malware that empties your bank account, clears your device completely

A new malware is targeting Android phones, stealing money from accounts and wiping phones clean by using on-device fraud techniques and other features.

August 5, 2024

Hacked, scammed, exposed: Why you're 1 step away from disaster online

Stay safe online: Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals some preventive steps you can take to help avoid security and privacy disasters.

August 4, 2024

Is it worth saving money to let a car insurance company track your every move?

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson tackles the issue of car insurance companies offering vehicle tracking in exchange for rewards after one driver raised privacy concerns.

August 3, 2024

4.3 million Americans exposed in massive health savings account data breach

HealthEquity, a health savings account provider, fell victim to a data breach that put over 4.3 million Americans' information at risk.

August 2, 2024

Butler rally was the first event Secret Service deployed counter snipers to Trump detail: acting director

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. revealed the Butler rally was the first event where Secret Service counter snipers were deployed to former President Trump's detail.