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January 24, 2024

Stolen Device Protection in latest iOS 17.3 update protects your iPhone even more from crooks

Apple rolled out a software update that makes an iPhone more secure with Stolen Device Protection, which locks your phone with biometric verification.

January 22, 2024

Don’t click that link! How to spot, prevent phishing attacks in your inbox

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson provides advice on how to identify safe email links and tips for safeguarding your email account against phishing attacks.

January 20, 2024

Google finally admits data collection in Chrome's 'incognito' mode

Google has admitted it collects personal data when people use Google Chrome, even if they are using incognito mode during their searches.

January 18, 2024

Feds asked banks to search private transactions for terms like ‘MAGA,’ ‘Trump’

Fox News’ Brooke Singman on reports that private transactions were searched by banks in an attempt to target Trump supporters

January 17, 2024

How hackers are targeting X verification accounts to trick you

Hackers are using verification accounts on X, formerly Twitter, to trick users into buying scam cryptocurrencies. It's one of the latest phishing scams.

January 16, 2024

Homeland Security warns federal agencies of hackers targeting Google Chrome, Excel spreadsheets

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, is issuing two new warnings about exploits in Google Chrome and Excel spreadsheets.

January 15, 2024

Meta’s latest attempt to spy on your online behaviors

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: Meta's latest tool tracks the websites you visit within Facebook's mobile app. Here's how to turn off Link History.

January 14, 2024

Another home thermostat found vulnerable to attack

A vulnerability discovered with a thermostat could allow hackers to access and manipulate the device's settings and possibly install malicious software.

January 9, 2024

End of annoying robocalls? FTC cracks down on deceptive practices

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: New settlement reveals how a California Voice over Internet Protocol provider was skirting around FTC rules to help robocallers.

January 8, 2024

Are your out-loud conversations fueling ads pushed to your devices?

In the age of Siri, Alexa and Bixby, your phone is always listening to your out-loud conversations. But can hackers listen, too? Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows how to protect yourself.