November 14, 2024 Why that Google Meet error might be a sneaky hacker trick ClickFix, a new scam targeting computer users, is on the rise in the U.S. The scam prompts its targets to click on a link to fix a problem.
November 13, 2024 FBI, CISA say Chinese hackers breached multiple US telecom providers in targeted attack The U.S. government said it is investigating after People's Republic of China hackers targeted commercial telecommunications service providers in the U.S.
November 13, 2024 Your email didn’t expire; it’s just another sneaky scam Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated ways to lure unsuspecting victims, and some are impersonating an email help desk or support team.
November 12, 2024 Biden supports bringing adversarial nations into new UN cyber crime alliance The Biden administration will support a United Nations treaty this week that will create a new cybercrime convention, including China and Russia, which has not sat well with some lawmakers and critics.
November 12, 2024 Alarming rise of fake legal requests: What it means for your privacy Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says there’s been a rise in cybercriminal services using hacked police and government emails to send subpoenas and data requests to U.S. companies.
November 11, 2024 Top scams targeting our military heroes and how to avoid them Shameless scammers trick veterans into giving personal info or cash. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explores five common scams.
November 10, 2024 How VPNs shield your identity and secure your financial transactions from theft A virtual private network is a service that encrypts your internet connection, ensuring your online activity remains private and secure.
November 7, 2024 Ransomware attack’s devastating toll on hospital patients’ health Ransomeware attacks against health care organizations are happening at an alarmingly high rate in 2024, putting patient health at risk.
November 6, 2024 My iPhone says I have 14 viruses. What should I do next? Getting virus alerts on your iPhone? Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you learn how to handle fake scam alerts and boost security.
November 6, 2024 Is just reading that sketchy scammer’s email dangerous or do I have to click on a link to get in trouble? Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says opening emails is safe, but risks arise from interacting with links, attachments or HTML content.