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The most dangerous encounter to avoid in social media

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 8th 2024 at 09:00
Artificial intelligence has made social engineering scams more sophisticated. They are scams by which criminals exploit trust for money or information.

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UK data breach exposes thousands of military personnel, officials say

— May 7th 2024 at 05:46
A significant data breach has been disclosed by British officials, impacting thousands of serving British military personnel. The breach occurred in a payroll system.

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Russian suspect in $4B Bitcoin fraud pleads partially guilty in US

— May 6th 2024 at 11:45
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national, has pleaded partially guilty to charges of money laundering. A plea bargain has been reached, according to his lawyer.

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Germany recalls ambassador to Russia in response to alleged cyberattack targeting chancellor's party

— May 6th 2024 at 09:26
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacking campaign targeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.

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How to recover a hacked Facebook account

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 6th 2024 at 09:00
If your Facebook account has been hacked and you're having trouble logging back in, Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you some steps to recover your account.

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French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics

— May 3rd 2024 at 15:39
Cyberwarriors are training for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris and have turned to friendly hackers to examine their defenses; opponents could include Russian military hackers or ransomware gangs.

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Russia will face consequences for 'absolutely intolerable' cyberattack, German foreign minister says

— May 3rd 2024 at 05:51
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has condemned Russia for a cyberattack allegedly orchestrated by its military intelligence service against Germany.

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Ask Kurt: How to avoid phishing scams, protect your iPhone

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 1st 2024 at 09:00
Hackers and scammers portray themselves as legitimate businesses or people with urgent propositions to entice victims to open compromising documents.

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Finnish hacker sentenced for blackmailing therapy patients after accessing thousands of records

— April 30th 2024 at 10:01
A Finnish man has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison for hacking into a private psychotherapy center's database, according to authorities.

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How ‘Yahoo Boys’ use real-time face-swapping to carry out elaborate romance scams

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 29th 2024 at 09:00
Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how the "Yahoo Boys" scam utilizes deepfake and face-swapping technology to trick people who believe they are in a romantic relationship.

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Apple sends out threat notifications in 92 countries warning about spyware

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 27th 2024 at 05:00
Apple recently notified a small number of iPhone customers in 92 countries that their phones may be under attack by mercenary spyware.

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11 insider tricks for the tech you use every day

— April 25th 2024 at 16:29
Technology expert Kim Komando gives her tips and tricks on enhancing your user experience a smartphone and other devices you use everyday.

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Tired of getting those mysterious password reset emails? Here’s what to do about it

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 24th 2024 at 09:00
Emails instructing you to reset your password for an account may be legitimate, or they may be scams. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains.

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4 Iranians indicted for alleged malicious multi-year cyber campaign targeting US government and defense firms

By: Greg Wehner — April 23rd 2024 at 17:27
Four Iranian nationals allegedly conducted cyber campaigns against the U.S. State Department, Treasury, 12 Department of Defense contractors, and two businesses in New York.

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Can AI help someone stage a fake kidnapping scam against you or your family?

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 20th 2024 at 09:00
Scammers are using the power of artificial intelligence to mimic voices of people and are using the fake voices to commit crimes, like kidnappings.

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Rural Texas towns report cyberattacks that caused one water system to overflow

— April 18th 2024 at 18:47
A hack that caused the water system of Muleshoe, Texas to overflow in January has now been linked to a Russian hacktivist group; the hacking attempts were reported to federal authorities.

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Cyber fraud network stole personal data from thousands, UK police say

— April 18th 2024 at 11:50
The Metropolitan Police in London have disrupted a website called LabHost, which facilitated cyber fraud by allowing criminals to create phishing sites.

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Over half a million Roku accounts compromised in second cybersecurity breach

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 18th 2024 at 09:00
Streaming giant Roku has recently been targeted by a pair of cyberattacks, and the company confirmed over a half million Roku accounts were compromised.

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Nationwide alert: SMS phishing attacks target toll road customers

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 17th 2024 at 09:00
The FBI is warning the public about a recent phishing scam via text that claims its targets owe money in Pennsylvania for unpaid road toll charges.

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Watch out for the new ‘ghost hackers’

— April 16th 2024 at 14:20
Learn how to secure social media accounts, implement legacy contacts, and create a digital estate plan to protect your online assets from 'ghost hackers' after your death.

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Cellphone nightmare leads to ported numbers, identity theft and fight for recovery

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 16th 2024 at 09:00
A ported phone number scam is leading to more people having their identities stolen by sophisticated scammers. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson tells you what you need to know.

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6 things to do right now to boost your security, privacy before it’s too late

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 15th 2024 at 09:00
Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the six top things to do right now before it’s too late: Tech and life choices that can keep your safer on and offline.

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Is your smartphone spying on you without you even knowing it?

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 14th 2024 at 09:00
The ambient light sensors on smartphones may be turned into cameras, according to researches at MIT. This could pose a threat to people's privacy.

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How scammers have sunk to a new low with an AI obituary scam targeting the grieving

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 13th 2024 at 09:00
Scammers have stooped to using artificial intelligence to scan obituary websites to create fake obituary websites to target the grieving.

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The taxing truth: A state-by-state analysis of tax-time trickery

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 11th 2024 at 09:00
Tax-return scams are on the rise, and one tax expert from a cybersecurity firm says filing your taxes on time is one way to avoid tax scams.

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Is the FTC calling you? Probably not. Here's how to avoid a phone scam targeting you

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 10th 2024 at 09:00
The Federal Trade Commission, the federal agency to report scams to, is being impersonated as part of a new sophisticated phone scam.

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