October 10, 2024 Biometric data: Is it safe to hand it over to any company that asks? Biometric data, like face and fingerprint scans, can help you save time when accessing your personal data – but with it comes a whole host of privacy risks.
October 9, 2024 Ransomware attack impacts 237,000 Comcast customers Debt agency breach exposes 237,700 Comcast customers' personal data. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what happened and provides six tips to help protect yourself from such a breach.
October 8, 2024 A close call with crafty scammer posing as Microsoft support This scam uses Google search results to redirect you to scammers instead of Microsoft support. Here's what tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has to say.
October 7, 2024 These are the 7 most devastating data breaches. Now what? Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: Data breaches in 2024 exposed info of millions, stressing the need for better cybersecurity.
October 5, 2024 Expert warns UN's role in AI regulation could lead to safety overreach Nations have pursued a number of options to better globally coordinate artificial intelligence safety initiatives, including several safety summits and the creation of safety institutes.
October 3, 2024 How data brokers are fueling elder fraud in America Criminals are increasingly turning to data brokers to provide access to private information that can be used to improve their scamming schemes.
October 1, 2024 Scammers’ sneaky new tactic preying on people who’ve lost their iPhone Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how to protect yourself with eight steps if your iPhone is lost or stolen.
September 30, 2024 Think twice before using public computers: Here's why Using public computers poses security risks, tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says, so take precautions or use your own secure device.
September 29, 2024 Android's latest nightmare: millions of devices infected by sneaky malware There have been cases when widely downloaded apps from the Play Store are infected with malware. Kurt the CyberGuy tackles the issue of a new Trojan malware.
September 28, 2024 Beware of the new sneaky parking QR code scam While you may feel pretty sharp at spotting online fraud, there's a sneaky new scam involving QR codes and parking meters across the country affecting even the most cautious people.