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August 24, 2024

Microsoft apps on macOS could be your biggest privacy threat

Microsoft applications can become a hacker’s paradise on Apple Macs due to an unpatched vulnerability, but Microsoft doesn’t consider it a big enough threat to fix.

August 21, 2024

Data broker blunders as millions are exposed with public passwords

Background check company National Public Data admitted it exposed information like phone numbers, addresses and Social Security numbers to hackers.

August 17, 2024

Is your child's data up for grabs? The hidden dangers of school tech

With a new school year approaching, it's a good time to explore often-overlooked dangers related to school technology. The CyberGuy explains.

August 15, 2024

2.7 billion records leaked in massive US data breach

More than 2.7 billion U.S. personal records, including Social Security numbers, were leaked on a hacking forum. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson tells you what you need to know.

August 14, 2024

Don’t fall prey to this election season’s craftiest scams

This election season, there are various schemes that could compromise your personal information or mislead you about your voting rights.

August 14, 2024

Why am I getting spam from my own email address how to stop it

Inventive scammers are now spoofing email addresses to make it look like emails you are receiving are being delivered from your own account.

August 13, 2024

A woman’s Facebook nightmare after her entire phone’s camera roll becomes public

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: Let 1 woman's nightmare on Facebook prevent you from posting all your photos online.

August 12, 2024

ADT hacked: Is your home security system really secure?

ADT has confirmed a hack in which customer data, including emails, phone numbers and addresses, was stolen. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has more on this security wake-up call.

August 11, 2024

Massive security flaw puts most popular browsers at risk on Mac

Researchers have discovered a vulnerability that allows hackers to gain direct access to services on your laptop through browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge.

August 9, 2024

Apple rushes surprise iOS security update to iPhone, iPad

Apple alerted the latest iOS 17.6.1 update without much detail except to say it includes "important bug fixes" and "prevents enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection."