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AI-powered scam targets 2.5 billion Gmail users in sophisticated phishing attacks

October 16, 2024

AI-powered scam targets 2.5 billion Gmail users in sophisticated phishing attacks

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about a new AI-powered scam that targets Gmail users and is harder to detect unless you're very cautious.

Professor teaches Harry Potter-themed class to secure privacy against the 'dark arts' of online algorithms

October 15, 2024

Professor teaches Harry Potter-themed class to secure privacy against the 'dark arts' of online algorithms

Dr. Tim McGrew, professor of philosophy, details how companies track people's data and further solidify biases by altering search results.

Voter beware: Text scam targets you, no matter where you live

October 15, 2024

Voter beware: Text scam targets you, no matter where you live

Reports warn of a scam text falsely claiming that recipients aren’t registered to vote. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals what you need to know and five tips to avoid such schemes.

Windows users are being tricked by sneaky malware scheme

October 14, 2024

Windows users are being tricked by sneaky malware scheme

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how security experts found new malware, Lumma Stealer, spreading via fake verification pages.

MoneyGram hack exposes customers' sensitive data, cripples services

October 11, 2024

MoneyGram hack exposes customers' sensitive data, cripples services

MoneyGram, an American payment and money transfer platform, confirmed a data breach that exposed sensitive customer data to hackers, forcing its services offline for five days.

Ransomware attack impacts 237,000 Comcast customers

October 9, 2024

Ransomware attack impacts 237,000 Comcast customers

Debt agency breach exposes 237,700 Comcast customers' personal data. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what happened and provides six tips to help protect yourself from such a breach.

A close call with crafty scammer posing as Microsoft support

October 8, 2024

A close call with crafty scammer posing as Microsoft support

This scam uses Google search results to redirect you to scammers instead of Microsoft support. Here's what tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has to say.

These are the 7 most devastating data breaches. Now what?

October 7, 2024

These are the 7 most devastating data breaches. Now what?

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: Data breaches in 2024 exposed info of millions, stressing the need for better cybersecurity.

How data brokers are fueling elder fraud in America

October 3, 2024

How data brokers are fueling elder fraud in America

Criminals are increasingly turning to data brokers to provide access to private information that can be used to improve their scamming schemes.

Beware of fraudsters posing as government officials trying to steal your cash

October 2, 2024

Beware of fraudsters posing as government officials trying to steal your cash

CISA warns of scammers impersonating its officials. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson urges people to be alert and verify contacts.