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Tech January 29, 2025

UnitedHealth cyberattack exposes 190 million in largest US healthcare data breach

The number of people affected by a UnitedHealth data breach in February 2024 was actually higher than previously reported and was the largest medical data breach in U.S. history.

Tech January 29, 2025

Don’t be so quick to click that Google Calendar invite. It could be a hacker’s trap

A phishing campaign uses Google Calendar to schedule fake meeting invitations that appear legitimate, redirecting targets to phishing sites.

Tech January 25, 2025

Allstate sued for allegedly tracking and selling 45M Americans' location data

Many apps unrelated to location still ask users for tracking permission, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit seeking to end this alleged practice by Allstate.

Tech January 23, 2025

This flying motorcycle can take you from traffic to sky in minutes

The Skyrider X1 from Rictor claims to be the "first amphibious flying passenger motorcycle," and it combines land and air travel in one sleek design.

Tech January 22, 2025

A new security seal of approval is coming to your smart home gadgets

The White House launched a new cybersecurity safety label, the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, intended to help consumers make informed decisions on smart device safety.

Tech January 19, 2025

Who's really behind that random strange text from nowhere?

With so many notifications buzzing our phones these days, it's tough to distinguish between legitimate messages and possible scams. Kurt the CyberGuy helps unravel the mystery.

Tech January 18, 2025

Fake job interview emails installing hidden cryptocurrency mining malware

Scammers have a new trick where they pretend to be job recruiters to plant malicious apps on your devices. It all starts with a deceptive email.

Tech January 18, 2025

That Apple ID disabled message? It's a dangerous scam

Kurt the CyberGuy breaks down why those emails that warn that "Your Apple ID has been disabled" is most likely a scam. Here's how to protect yourself.

Tech January 16, 2025

What to do if you think your PC has a virus

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the warning signs and steps to take if you suspect that your personal computer is infected with a virus.

Texas January 13, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Red state sues insurer for using customer data to build ‘world’s largest driving behavior database'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Allstate insurance company for allegedly illegally collecting, using and selling the driving behavior data of over 45 million Americans.

Tech January 12, 2025

PowerSchool data breach exposes millions of student and teacher records

PowerSchool, which serves over 60 million students and teachers globally, has become the latest target of cybercriminals. Millions of records were stolen.