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May 14, 2024

How to safeguard your older PC

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says there's nothing wrong with using an old PC, however, it can make you more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. Here's what you can do.

May 13, 2024

What massive health care cyberattack at Ascension means for your privacy, security

Ascension, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., faced a significant cyberattack that disrupted its operations. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has more.

May 11, 2024

One day you'll leave this earth, but your data will live on in a messy future

A recent study by a cybersecurity firm found only 3% of respondents 65 and older had a digital estate plan for digital information and acccounts.

May 10, 2024

How to hide apps on your Android to keep them secret

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to hide the apps loaded onto your Android device so others can't access them and violate your privacy.

May 9, 2024

Online data protection bills become law in Maryland

Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed into law two measures aimed at more effectively securing constituents' personal data online.

May 9, 2024

Mac and MacBook hit with 'Cuckoo' malware stealing sensitive data

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson has a warning about a new type of malware that's targeting Apple computers for files that may contain private information.

May 8, 2024

The most dangerous encounter to avoid in social media

Artificial intelligence has made social engineering scams more sophisticated. They are scams by which criminals exploit trust for money or information.

May 6, 2024

How to recover a hacked Facebook account

If your Facebook account has been hacked and you're having trouble logging back in, Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you some steps to recover your account.

May 5, 2024

How to use VPNs without compromising your banking apps

Using a virtual private network to seach the internet has its pros and cons. It can provide more security and privacy. But users can be blocked from websites.

May 4, 2024

FCC slaps AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile with mega fines for data deceit

The Federal Communications Commission slapped the nation's four biggest mobile carriers with fines totaling $200 million for unauthorized sharing of customer location information.