Security

Tech 17 hours ago

FBI warns of dangerous new ‘smishing' scam targeting your phone

Hackers have set up over 10,000 fake websites to keep smishing scams going and target both iPhone and Android users with texts. Kurt the CyberGuy shares how to defend yourself.

Tech 1 day ago

Apple releases emergency security update for serious vulnerability

A newly discovered security flaw with your iPhone or iPad could leave your personal information vulnerable to hackers. Kurt the CyberGuy explains.

Tech 2 days ago

Dangerous Chrome extensions mimic password managers

Kurt the CyberGuy explains how to protect yourself from malicious Chrome extensions that can steal sensitive information like password managers, crypto wallets and banking apps.

Tech 3 days ago

Malware steals bank cards and passwords from millions of devices

One report claims at least 25 million people were targeted by infostealer malware between the beginning of 2023 and the end of 2024, capturing bank card details and passwords.

Tech 4 days ago

Dangerous malware targets you through fake loan app

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says a malware app called SpyLend is posing as a financial tool, hitting 100,000-plus downloads.

Tech 5 days ago

16 hijacked browser extensions expose 3.2 million users

Kurt the CyberGuy recommends deleting 16 browser extensions immediately in response to a report saying more than 3.2 million web users were affected by a security breach.

Tech 5 days ago

Is that iPhone app spying? Apple’s App Privacy Report reveals all

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson urges you to use Apple’s App Privacy Report to see what your apps are really up to.

Tech 6 days ago

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.

Tech March 6

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.

Tech March 5

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.