March 9, 2025 Got a bank transfer alert text? It might be a scam; here’s what to do Kurt the CyberGuy offers tips to safeguard your personal information as scammers become more sophisticated with scam texts and other methods.
March 6, 2025 Tax scam alert: How to protect yourself and your tax refund A cybersecurity firm has shed some light on just how common tax scams have become. Kurt the CyberGuy offers his advice for how to protect your refund.
March 5, 2025 1 click cost a father $4 million in bitcoin to vishing scammers A man invested $4 million in bitcoin and lost it all with a single click when he was targeted by a vishing scam, which uses phone calls to trick people.
March 4, 2025 Employee screening data breach exposes 3.3 million records Major employee screening company data breach affects 3.3 million people. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what happened and gives five ways to protect your data.
March 3, 2025 New malware exploits fake updates to steal data New malware "FrigidStealer" targets Mac computers. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers four ways to stay safe from infostealer malware.
March 2, 2025 Extra cash with no catch? Spotting retiree job scams Reports of task scams have significantly risen in the past four years, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Kurt the CyberGuy offers some red flags.
March 1, 2025 Investment research data breach exposes 12 million customers A recent ransomeware attack targeted Zacks, an American investment firm, and a cybercriminal claimed to have stolen records for millions of customers.
February 27, 2025 Long-dormant Mac malware returns with advanced capabilities Just two months into 2025 there have been numerous Mac malware threats targeting Apple laptops, ranging from infostealers to malicious software.
February 26, 2025 Malware exposes 3.9 billion passwords in huge cybersecurity threat Kurt the CyberGuy offers tips on how you can protect your devices against infostealer malware, which was used to infect 4.3 million machines last year.
February 24, 2025 This is what no one planned could happen after taking a DNA test Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says DNA tests pose privacy risks like shared genetic information, inaccuracies and hard data deletion.