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Tech 18 hours ago

Do you need a VPN at home? Here are 10 reasons you do

A virtual private network can help ensure your information remains security and your privacy remains intact. Kurt the CyberGuy explains.

Tech 1 day ago

New iPhone auto-restart feature locks encrypted data after extended inactivity

Apple's iOS 18.1 Inactivity Reboot automatically reboots your iPhone if it hasn't been used or unlocked for more than three days, providing better data protection.

Crime 1 day ago

Wisconsin school shooting by first-semester student lasted 8 minutes: official

The 15-year-old girl who police say killed a teacher and teen student in a shooting at a Christian school Wisconsin was in her first semester at the school and the attack lasted eight minutes, school officials say.

Tech 2 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 2 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.

First Amendment 3 days ago

Spending bill to fund State Department agency accused of censoring, blacklisting Americans

A State Department agency is set to be refunded in the upcoming continuing resolution (CR) bill despite being panned by conservatives for its alleged blacklisting of Americans and news outlets.

Tech 3 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 3 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.

Politics 5 days ago

Satanic Temple's nativity display in New Hampshire destroyed, Dem rep calls for new display

A Satanic Temple nativity display near the New Hampshire Capitol was destroyed after being vandalized. Now, Democratic state Rep. Ellen Read wants it to get a new display.

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.