Cybercrime

Tech 1 hour ago

Top 5 mistakes that could expose your financial data to cybercriminals

There are common habits and oversights that could leave your financial information vulnerable to cybercriminals, according to Kurt the CyberGuy.

Politics 7 hours ago

US agriculture primed to be next frontier in cybersecurity in new year, experts, lawmakers say

Agriculture is a major economic driver in the U.S., but it is just as prone to foreign cyber threats as more widely reported areas of the U.S. economy and security state.

Tech 3 days ago

Massive data breach at federal credit union exposes 240,000 members

A credit union with over 240,000 members recently revealed it was targeted by cybercriminals, resulting in a data breach that was part of a two-month attack by hackers.

Tech 3 days ago

How 1 man got scammed in seconds using Google

Scammers have become skilled at creating convincing fake websites that can easily fool unsuspecting users. The CyberGuy offers tips to protect yourself.

Tech 4 days ago

From CAPTCHA to catastrophe: How fake verification pages are spreading malware

CAPTCHAs, which are used by websites to confirm whether users are people or bots, are harmless, but hackers are using them to infect PCs with malware.

Tech 4 days ago

Half a million patients' personal info stolen in massive health care data breach

Hackers recently leaked personal information of about 500,000 Americans and stole patient medical records that included lab results and insurance details.

Tech 5 days ago

Steps to protect yourself while shopping on your phone this holiday season

The holiday season sees a rise in mobile shopping scams. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you learn how to stay safe.

Tech 5 days ago

Using VPNs without messing up your banking apps

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says a VPN enhances online banking security by encrypting data and protecting privacy.

Tech 6 days ago

6 sneaky scams that could ruin your holiday season

Beware of these six sneaky holiday scams. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives you tips to avoid falling victim.

Tech 6 days ago

AI-powered deception: The sneaky macOS malware masquerading as your next video call

Artificial intelligence is making life easier for cybercriminals, allowing them to create elaborate scams to trick people. Kurt the Cyberguy explains how to protect yourself.