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December 13, 2024

Think you're safe? Identity theft could wipe out your entire life’s savings

A former Colgate-Palmolive employee was shocked to discover $750,000 had been drained from her 401(k) account. "CyberGuy" offers tips on how to prevent identity theft.

December 12, 2024

How to keep your holiday shopping a secret on Amazon

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to keep your online Amazon gift purchases a secret from loved ones or friends this holiday season.

December 11, 2024

Is that crypto email legit or just another scam?

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson tackles blockchain scams, which are often disguised as legitimate offers that promise easy investment returns.

December 8, 2024

Don't get fooled by fake phone updates and notifications

Updates to apps are essential for maintaining the performance and security of your devices, including bug fixes, new features and security patches.

December 7, 2024

The AI-powered grandma taking on scammers

Daisy is an artificial intelligence-powered grandmother created to interact with scammers to waste their time and gather information about their tactics.

December 5, 2024

8 phishing email scams to watch out for this holiday season

Be on alert this holiday season for phishing emails. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares several examples of fake phishing emails he's received in his inbox.

December 4, 2024

Malicious Play Store apps put 8 million Android users at risk

It's easy to download malicious apps if you're not careful, and a new report reveals more than a dozen malicious apps with SpyLoan malware have been available at the Play Store.

December 1, 2024

9 ways scammers can use your phone number to try to trick you

Scammers can wreak havoc on your life just by having your phone number. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson addresses how to avoid becoming a victim.

November 28, 2024

Amazon’s VP explains how to protect yourself from holiday impersonation scams

Amazon becomes a prime target of scammers during the holiday shopping season trying to steal Social Security numbers, bank information and Amazon credentials.

November 28, 2024

Spotify playlists are being hijacked to promote pirated software and scams

Spammers have found a way to target Spotify playlists and podcasts to push pirated software, cheat codes for games and spam links and malware sites.