May 18, 2024 Massive Dell data breach hits 49 million users; what this means for your privacy and security A cyberattack on computer manufacturer Dell stole information from an estimated 49 million customers. Leaked information includes names and addresses.
May 13, 2024 What massive health care cyberattack at Ascension means for your privacy, security Ascension, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., faced a significant cyberattack that disrupted its operations. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has more.
May 8, 2024 The most dangerous encounter to avoid in social media Artificial intelligence has made social engineering scams more sophisticated. They are scams by which criminals exploit trust for money or information.
May 7, 2024 UK data breach exposes thousands of military personnel, officials say A significant data breach has been disclosed by British officials, impacting thousands of serving British military personnel. The breach occurred in a payroll system.
May 6, 2024 Russian suspect in $4B Bitcoin fraud pleads partially guilty in US Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national, has pleaded partially guilty to charges of money laundering. A plea bargain has been reached, according to his lawyer.
May 6, 2024 Germany recalls ambassador to Russia in response to alleged cyberattack targeting chancellor's party Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacking campaign targeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.
May 6, 2024 How to recover a hacked Facebook account If your Facebook account has been hacked and you're having trouble logging back in, Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you some steps to recover your account.
May 3, 2024 French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics Cyberwarriors are training for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris and have turned to friendly hackers to examine their defenses; opponents could include Russian military hackers or ransomware gangs.
May 3, 2024 Russia will face consequences for 'absolutely intolerable' cyberattack, German foreign minister says German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has condemned Russia for a cyberattack allegedly orchestrated by its military intelligence service against Germany.
May 1, 2024 Ask Kurt: How to avoid phishing scams, protect your iPhone Hackers and scammers portray themselves as legitimate businesses or people with urgent propositions to entice victims to open compromising documents.