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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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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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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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The secret meaning of your iPhone clock’s 4 different colors

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 21st 2024 at 05:00
The bubble behind the clock on your iPhone can appear in different colors. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what each of those colors mean.

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The troubling truth about our country's recycling programs

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 22nd 2024 at 05:00
Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how a Redditor exposed false recycling claims at their apartment, highlighting a report that only 21% of U.S. recyclables are processed.

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Tidy up your tech: Spring-cleaning tips for safeguarding your data

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 22nd 2024 at 09:00
Safeguarding your digital life with a reliable physical backup isn't just a precaution, it's a necessity. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson provides the essential backup checklist.

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AI can predict political orientations from blank faces – and researchers fear 'serious' privacy challenges

By: Greg Norman — April 23rd 2024 at 03:00
Researchers are warning about privacy concerns after a study found that AI facial recognition technology is able to predict people's political orientations from images of blank faces.

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How to remove Facebook access to your photos

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 23rd 2024 at 09:00
If you do not want Facebook to have automatic access to your private photos, follow our tips to protect yourself. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how.

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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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The AI camera stripping away privacy in the blink of an eye

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 25th 2024 at 09:00
A new camera called NUCA uses artificial intelligence to create deepfake photos of subjects by stripping away clothing in close to real time.

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AI-powered home security system strikes back with paintballs and tear gas

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 26th 2024 at 05:00
An artificial intelligence-powered home security system can fire paintballs and tear gas at trespassers. The camera identifies human faces and animals.

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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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Put down your phone: How selfies and videos are ruining gym etiquette and invading privacy

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 27th 2024 at 09:00
Fitness centers and workout studios are starting to establish policies that prohibit shooting phone videos to protect people's privacy.

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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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Never get locked out of your email again by doing this

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — April 30th 2024 at 09:00
If you can't log in to your email account, you might want to try one of these methods to get yourself back in. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how.

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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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Staffing firm to pay $2.7M in DOJ settlement over mishandled COVID data

— May 1st 2024 at 19:29
Insight Global, which performed COVID-19 contact tracing for the state of Pennsylvania, will pay $2.7 million in a Justice Department settlement.

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How to shut down Facebook’s nosy ‘People You May Know’ suggestions

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 3rd 2024 at 05:00
If you consider Facebook's "People You May Know" section distracting, there's a way to temporarily remove it. There is no permanent way to eliminated it.

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FCC slaps AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile with mega fines for data deceit

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 4th 2024 at 09:00
The Federal Communications Commission slapped the nation's four biggest mobile carriers with fines totaling $200 million for unauthorized sharing of customer location information.

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How to use VPNs without compromising your banking apps

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 5th 2024 at 09:00
Using a virtual private network to seach the internet has its pros and cons. It can provide more security and privacy. But users can be blocked from websites.

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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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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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Mac and MacBook hit with 'Cuckoo' malware stealing sensitive data

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 9th 2024 at 09:00
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson has a warning about a new type of malware that's targeting Apple computers for files that may contain private information.

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Online data protection bills become law in Maryland

— May 9th 2024 at 20:17
Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed into law two measures aimed at more effectively securing constituents' personal data online.

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How to hide apps on your Android to keep them secret

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 10th 2024 at 05:00
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to hide the apps loaded onto your Android device so others can't access them and violate your privacy.

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One day you'll leave this earth, but your data will live on in a messy future

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 11th 2024 at 09:00
A recent study by a cybersecurity firm found only 3% of respondents 65 and older had a digital estate plan for digital information and acccounts.

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What massive health care cyberattack at Ascension means for your privacy, security

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 13th 2024 at 09:00
Ascension, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., faced a significant cyberattack that disrupted its operations. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has more.

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How to safeguard your older PC

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 14th 2024 at 09:00
Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says there's nothing wrong with using an old PC, however, it can make you more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. Here's what you can do.

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True or false: If you get a pop-up message, you should pull the plug on your computer immediately

By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report — May 15th 2024 at 09:00
Tech wizard Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson addresses the notion of pulling the plug on a computer if you receive a suspicious pop-up message.

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