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Tech March 20

How to protect your data from IRS scammers this tax season

This tax season Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson offers his expert suggestions on how to protect your personal information against tax-related scams.

Tech March 16

Warning signs your mail has been fraudulently redirected

Beware of change-of-address scams. Bad actors are impersonating others to request a change of address with the postal service to steal information.

Tech March 14

Apple releases emergency security update for serious vulnerability

A newly discovered security flaw with your iPhone or iPad could leave your personal information vulnerable to hackers. Kurt the CyberGuy explains.

Tech March 13

Dangerous Chrome extensions mimic password managers

Kurt the CyberGuy explains how to protect yourself from malicious Chrome extensions that can steal sensitive information like password managers, crypto wallets and banking apps.

Tech March 12

Malware steals bank cards and passwords from millions of devices

One report claims at least 25 million people were targeted by infostealer malware between the beginning of 2023 and the end of 2024, capturing bank card details and passwords.

Tech March 10

16 hijacked browser extensions expose 3.2 million users

Kurt the CyberGuy recommends deleting 16 browser extensions immediately in response to a report saying more than 3.2 million web users were affected by a security breach.

Tech March 9

Got a bank transfer alert text? It might be a scam; here’s what to do

Kurt the CyberGuy offers tips to safeguard your personal information as scammers become more sophisticated with scam texts and other methods.

Tech March 5

1 click cost a father $4 million in bitcoin to vishing scammers

A man invested $4 million in bitcoin and lost it all with a single click when he was targeted by a vishing scam, which uses phone calls to trick people.

Tech March 1

Investment research data breach exposes 12 million customers

A recent ransomeware attack targeted Zacks, an American investment firm, and a cybercriminal claimed to have stolen records for millions of customers.

Tech February 27

Long-dormant Mac malware returns with advanced capabilities

Just two months into 2025 there have been numerous Mac malware threats targeting Apple laptops, ranging from infostealers to malicious software.

Tech February 26

Malware exposes 3.9 billion passwords in huge cybersecurity threat

Kurt the CyberGuy offers tips on how you can protect your devices against infostealer malware, which was used to infect 4.3 million machines last year.