Hackers

Tech 5 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 6 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 6 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 December 13

Think you're safe? Identity theft could wipe out your entire life’s savings

A former Colgate-Palmolive employee was shocked to discover $750,000 had been drained from her 401(k) account. "CyberGuy" offers tips on how to prevent identity theft.

Tech December 6

Don’t scam yourself with the tricks hackers don’t want me to share

Cybercriminals are tricking people into compromising their own technology by mimicking trusted sources; here's how to keep yourself safe from these "scam-yourself" attacks.

Tech December 5

8 phishing email scams to watch out for this holiday season

Be on alert this holiday season for phishing emails. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares several examples of fake phishing emails he's received in his inbox.

Tech December 1

9 ways scammers can use your phone number to try to trick you

Scammers can wreak havoc on your life just by having your phone number. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson addresses how to avoid becoming a victim.

Tech November 27

6 sneaky gift card scams to watch out for this holiday season

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explores six sneaky holiday season gift card tricks, providing tips on how to outsmart scammers trying to rip you off.

Tech November 23

Cheap Black Friday deals cost to your privacy

As Black Friday approaches, you should know that retailers often sell consumers' personal information and purchase histories to third parties.

Tech November 19

Data breach exposes over 56 million clothing store customers

Breach site confirmed 56,904,909 Hot Topic users' data leaked online. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says the company's silence makes matters even worse.