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TECH September 19, 2024

Avoid donation scams this election

During this election season, beware of fake candidate websites and fake social media accounts. Scammers can exploit passion to build trust and steal information.

TECH September 16, 2024

Sextortion scams evolve with Google Maps images to intimidate victims

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how sextortion scams now add home photos to threats, aiming to make blackmail scarier.

TECH September 15, 2024

Toyota has a data dilemma after hackers leak 240GB of customer information

A hacker shared 240 gigabytes of Toyota customer information on a dark web forum that included contact and financial information, emails and other data.

TECH September 14, 2024

Avis Rent A Car cyberattack exposes nearly 300,000 customers' information

New Jersey-based Avis Rent A Car is the latest victim of a cyberattack that apparently has revealed personal information of hundreds of thousands of people.

TECH September 14, 2024

AI wearable promises to help you remember everything

The Plaud NotePin memory capsule is an AI-powered device you can wear around your neck like jewelry, and it helps you remember things.

TECH September 12, 2024

Is your baby monitor safe? How to secure it from hackers

Technological advancements with baby monitors, which have varying levels of security, have brought new risks, including potential hacking.

TECH September 12, 2024

What’s behind those ridiculous random ‘hello’ text messages

There's been a sudden surge across the U.S. in anonymous messages that start with "hello" or "hi" that could leave recipients concerned.

TECH September 9, 2024

The dangerous intersection of people search sites and scams

A lot of the information scammers need to steal identities or commit bank fraud is already available on people search websites. The CyberGuy explains.

TECH September 5, 2024

The privacy predicament of NYC’s Traffic Cam Photobooth site

Traffic Cam Photobooth is a website created by a Brooklyn artist that allows the public to take selfies using New York City's traffic cameras.

TECH September 1, 2024

This sneaky malware is after your passwords and personal data

There has been a rise in malware targeting Macs in recent months, which represents a shift in trends. Historically, Windows devices have been targeted more often.

TECH August 31, 2024

Windows update flaw could be a hidden gateway to zombie vulnerabilities

There's a new method hackers are using to exploit Windows devices, which can expose numerous old vulnerabilities to allow them to take full control of your system.