October 30 183 million email passwords leaked: Check yours now Cybersecurity experts warn about one of the largest credential compilations ever found, urging users to check "Have I Been Pwned" and change passwords immediately.
October 29 Parents sue OpenAI, claim ChatGPT encouraged their son’s suicide Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss a lawsuit against OpenAI after parents say ChatGPT encouraged their son’s death, and the massive Gmail breach that exposed 183 million passwords online.
October 29 Scammers target retirees as major 401(k) rule changes loom for 2026 tax year ahead nationwide New 401k catch-up contribution rules in 2026 will change taxes for high earners over 50. Learn how scammers exploit these changes and protect your retirement savings.
October 28 5 social media safety tips to protect your privacy online Kurt Knutsson's guide covers social media privacy protection through location settings, account privacy controls and two-factor authentication to prevent scams and data breaches.
October 27 Beware fake credit card account restriction scams A phishing email scam targeting American Express customers shows how cybercriminals use fake urgent messages to steal personal and financial information.
October 25 Teen sues AI tool maker over fake nude images A New Jersey teenager filed a major lawsuit against AI/Robotics Venture Strategy 3 Ltd. over ClothOff, an AI tool that created fake nude images from her social media photos.
October 25 Payroll scam hits US universities as phishing wave tricks staff Microsoft reports Storm-2657 cybercriminals sent phishing emails to 6,000 addresses at 25 universities to steal payroll credentials and redirect funds.
October 24 Hackers steal medical records and financial data from 1.2M patients in massive healthcare breach A cyberattack on SimonMed Imaging exposed personal information of 1.2 million patients, including medical records, financial details and identity papers.
October 23 From friendly text to financial trap: the new scam trend Friendly text conversations about BBQs and social events can lead to WEEX gold trading scams that target older adults with fake investment opportunities.
October 22 Scammers target retirees with election tricks and fake polling updates ahead of Nov 4 vote Public voter records expose retirees' personal details to election scammers who create targeted cons using names, addresses, and voting history data.