Apple’s new Journal feature is all about capturing those little moments in life right on your iPhone. But posts started blowing up on social media that (oh no!) because of it, anyone can find your full name and location as well as read your deepest thoughts. Yikes. Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card! Just try one issue of our free …
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You know how we’re always getting those calendar invites on our iPhones? They’re like little digital reminders for all the important stuff – meetings, birthdays, you name it. But hold on, not all of these invites are the real deal. Some of them are just spam in disguise, trying to sneak into our schedules. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY …
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Britain’s government is expected to blame a string of malicious cyberactivity targeting the U.K.’s election watchdog and lawmakers on hackers linked to the Chinese government. Officials are expected to announce Monday measures against cyber organizations and individuals affiliated with the Chinese government for an attack that may have gained access to information on tens of millions of U.K. voters held …
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More than ever, our financial identity is as essential as our physical one. Although, alarmingly, a new trend has surfaced, preying on the most vulnerable and unlikely targets: children. It may seem unlikely that identity thieves would focus on young kids, many of whom don’t even have an allowance. However, the truth is very alarming. Crooks are making considerable sums …
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One of the most vulnerable moments in life is feeling like your bank account has been hacked. Then, realizing that it is actually compromised is definitely a heart-sinking moment. Unfortunately, hacking is a harsh reality of our digital age, so know you are not alone. While it can cause you to feel a wave of negative emotions, there are steps …
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AI fakery is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems confronting us online. Deceptive pictures, videos and audio are proliferating as a result of the rise and misuse of generative artificial intelligence tools. With AI deepfakes cropping up almost every day, depicting everyone from Taylor Swift to Donald Trump, it’s getting harder to tell what’s real from what’s not. Video …
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The Biden administration warned state leaders that cyberattacks from hackers linked to Iran and China could take down water systems across the U.S. if cybersecurity measures are not taken out of precaution. In a letter to state governors, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Michael S. Regan and Jake Sullivan, the assistant to the President for national security affairs, said cyberattacks are …
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England’s first convicted cyber-flasher was sentenced Tuesday to 5 1/2 years in prison. Nicholas Hawkes, 39, a convicted sex offender who sent unsolicited photos of his genitals to a girl and a woman, was the first person in England and Wales convicted of violating the Online Safety Act. Hawkes admitted at an earlier hearing that in February he sent a …
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Sometimes in life, you just can’t go back. I’m thinking of all the folks I’ve talked to who lost crazy amounts of money toscammers pretending to be in love. We can’t go back to our old devices, either — as much as I miss that hot pink Razr. On second thought, iPhone it is. The same goes for certain steps …
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It’s that time of year again, folks. Whether you have yet to file your taxes or you’re in the middle of it, it’s not too late to make sure you’re protected this tax season. With new tax fraud scams on the rise — many increasing due to the acceleration of AI — we want you to take extra security measures …
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