June 21, 2025 Chaos ransomware hits Optima Tax Relief, leaks 69GB of data The Chaos ransomware group breached Optima Tax Relief in a double-extortion attack, stealing sensitive customer case files and corporate documents with personal information.
June 18, 2025 10 signs your personal data is being sold online A personal data protection guide revealing 10 signs your information is circulating among data brokers and practical strategies to regain control of your digital footprint.
June 17, 2025 Fake Venmo accounts are stealing donations from real charities Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports that scammers made a fake Venmo that mimics a real cancer nonprofit’s handle.
June 16, 2025 A close call with a Facebook scam that tried to steal credit card info Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson tells how one person almost fell for a phishing scam despite strong security. Learn to spot and stop scammers.
June 15, 2025 Over 8M patient records leaked in healthcare data breach A third-party dental marketing agency's unsecured database exposed millions of patient profiles with personal information that could be exploited for identity theft and insurance fraud.
June 14, 2025 How addresses are collected and put on people finder sites Your home address is easily accessible on people finder sites, putting you at risk for stalking and identity theft, but data removal services can help protect your personal information.
June 13, 2025 TSA warns travelers about sneaky way hackers are stealing people's data at airports Airport travelers face cybersecurity threats from USB port "juice jacking" that allows hackers to install malware on phones while those phones are charging, the TSA warns in a notice.
June 13, 2025 11 easy ways to protect your online privacy in 2025 Take control of your digital privacy with actionable tips like Facebook privacy checkup, location tracking management and data removal services to protect your personal information.
June 12, 2025 FBI warns over 1 million Android devices hijacked by malware Smart TVs and streaming devices manufactured in China are being compromised by BadBox 2.0 malware before users even power them on; infections have been detected in 222 countries.
June 10, 2025 How to tell if your iPad has been hacked Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says iPads are usually secure, but hackers can access them. Spot warning signs early to protect your data.