Did you know that your old router can be a gold mine for hackers? If you don’t erase your personal data from it before disposing of it, you could expose yourself to a number of problems, including identity theft, fraud, and cyberattacks. Many people might not know how to properly …
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On this Thanksgiving, many people are looking forward to spending time with their loved ones and enjoying a festive meal. However, cybercriminals are also preparing to launch malicious attacks on unsuspecting users, exploiting a newly discovered clickjacking threat in popular browsers. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY …
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A Russian-speaking cybercrime ring has stolen millions of dollars from banks in the U.S., Russia, and Eastern Europe, a cybersecurity firm has claimed in a report published Monday. The Russian security company Kaspersky Lab says the hackers have been active since at least the end of 2013 and hit at …
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We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, type in a password and get on with their day. But if you …
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Cybercriminals continue to find new ways to target social media users, and Meta accounts remain one of the most common lures. Losing access to Facebook or Instagram can have real consequences for both individuals and businesses, making people more likely to fall for urgent security warnings. Attackers exploit this by …
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You’re checking your financial account online, moving money or paying bills, when suddenly a pop-up appears. It looks exactly like your bank’s page, complete with logo and branding, but asks for details you’ve already provided. Would you know what to do? This is the kind of situation Kent recently faced. …
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Google has released an urgent update for its Chrome browser to fix a newly discovered zero-day security flaw that hackers are already exploiting. This is the sixth zero-day Chrome has faced this year, highlighting just how quickly attackers move to take advantage of these hidden weaknesses. Because zero-day threats strike …
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Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, like AI-powered exoskeletons, can lighten heavy loads and improve performance. But it’s …
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Sometimes, data breaches result in more than just free credit monitoring. Recently, Facebook began paying out its $725 million settlement, and AT&T is preparing to distribute $177 million. Those payouts caught scammers’ attention. Now, fake settlement claim emails and websites are flooding inboxes. They look convincing, but behind the plain …
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Cybercriminals are getting sneakier, and one of their latest tricks is using fake invitation emails that look like they’re coming from legitimate services. They promise you an “exclusive invite” or ask you to download and install something before you can see the details. If you’re not careful, that simple click …
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