Recently, Roku has faced significant security challenges, with two separate cyberattacks occurring within a short span. The streaming giant confirmed that over half million Roku user accounts were compromised through credential-stuffing attacks in a second incident. Man using a Roku remote (Roku) What happened: A breakdown of the incidents The first of these incidents was detected earlier this year when …
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Have you ever noticed how science fiction has this uncanny ability to make us dream about the future? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell where fantasy ends and reality begins. But Chinese company XPENG AeroHT is shaking things up with something straight out of a sci-fi novel — a vehicle that’s set to turn our whole idea of travel on its …
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In the age of oversharing, there’s something to be said for keeping a slice of your digital life to yourself, especially when it comes to your music. Whether you’re headbanging to heavy metal or crooning to country, your Apple Music experience is yours alone. Apple Music app (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) Securing your Apple Music sessions So, let’s talk about a …
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IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – First-ever augmented reality abdominal surgery performed in Chile: ‘A revolution’- High school students, parents warned about deepfake nude photo threat- Adobe releases Acrobat AI assistant starting at $4.99 a month SURGICAL ‘REVOLUTION’: Surgeon and CEO Dr. Alberto Rodriguez conducted the first-ever augmented reality (AR) abdominal surgery March 11 in Santiago, Chile. That’s according to Rodriguez’s company, …
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The FBI has issued a critical warning about a pervasive scam sweeping across the country. Americans are being targeted by a sophisticated series of SMS phishing — or “smishing” — attacks that bait them with fictitious unpaid road toll charges. Toll road scam text. (FBI) A surge of fraudulent activity The smishing scheme has been active since last month, duping …
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Imagine if this happened to you. Your spouse passed away and a few weeks after the funeral, you get a message from them that says, “Hi, hope you’re having a great day.” Other friends report they’re getting similar messages from your spouse. Some messages offer big returns in crypto investments. Join over 500,000 people who get tech smart with my …
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Imagine this scenario: You’re going about your day, and suddenly you can’t make calls or send texts. Little did you know, but you’ve become the latest victim of a ported phone number scam, a devious tactic in which hackers hijack your phone number to take over your identity. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO …
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In the vast, swirling expanse of the North Pacific Ocean lies a phenomenon as intriguing as it is troubling – the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP). This colossal debris vortex stretching from California to Japan has become the poster child for the planet’s plastic pollution crisis. Yet, amid this dire scenario, a project called The Ocean Cleanup has emerged as …
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Frustrated with how often autocorrect is auto-wrong? Even with new AI features included in many platforms’ latest updates, autocorrect remains annoying. Let’s fix that for iOS and Android. Join over 500,000 people who get tech smart with my free newsletter. It’s easy to sign up and one click to cancel if you don’t like it. If this saves you a …
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There are so many things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones by stepping up your privacy and security. All the things you can do, however, can be overwhelming. Below are six simple steps you can take right now that will help make your life safer and more secure immediately. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER …
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