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October 27

Beware fake credit card account restriction scams

A phishing email scam targeting American Express customers shows how cybercriminals use fake urgent messages to steal personal and financial information.

October 17

Microsoft sounds alarm as hackers turn Teams platform into 'real-world dangers' for users

Cybercriminals exploit Microsoft Teams through impersonation, malicious links and fake profiles to gather intel and deliver ransomware to personal and work devices.

October 11

How malicious party invites target your inbox

Cybercriminals are using fake invitation emails to trick recipients into downloading malware and stealing personal information and data.

September 26

Scammers are abusing iCloud Calendar to send phishing emails

Sophisticated phishing scams now exploit Apple's iCloud Calendar invite system to bypass spam filters and trick users into calling fake support numbers.

September 8

How to protect your privacy at hotels

Hotel privacy concerns are valid but rare, with methods to detect hidden tech using smartphone flashlights, mirror tests and scanning apps.

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.

April 28, 2024

Why does my PC freeze and how do I fix it? Expert answers

Tech guru Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson offers solutions to fixing a personal computer that freezes up. There are a number of reasons this might be happening.

March 22, 2024

Meet the American who wrote the moon-landing software: Margaret Hamilton, computer whiz mom

The Apollo 11 moon mission provided a giant leap for womankind, thanks to the remarkable intellect of young software engineer and mother Margaret Hamilton.

March 12, 2024

AI showdown: I put 3 chatbots to the test

Kim Komando puts three AI chatbots head-to-head to decide which is the best assistant for modern problems. Compare Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and Perplexity.

November 29, 2023

Clever tech hacks for less stress this holiday, from Amazon spoilers to family pics

There’s already too much to worry about this time of year: give yourself the gift of tech literacy to improve your holiday season rush.