Raise your hand if you’ve ever skimmed through the user agreements and legal jargon that appear when signing up for new software or services. (If you aren’t raising your hand right now, you probably should be.) No one enjoys sifting through this dense information. Unfortunately, by not reading service agreements thoroughly, you might inadvertently grant services access to things you’d …
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It happens without warning.Suddenly, access to your personal data gets interrupted by a simple hardware failure, nasty virus, cyberattack, software glitch, accidental deletion or human mistake. It’s clearer than ever that our personal data is vulnerable. As an advocate for privacy and security, and the editor behind the popular CyberGuy Report, which you can subscribe to for free at CyberGuy.com/newsletter, …
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Imagine diligently separating your recyclables, placing them into the green bin as instructed, and then discovering it’s all for naught. That’s the frustrating reality a Redditor faced, sparking a conversation on r/Apartmentliving about the disheartening state of recycling in their complex. The green dumpster was just a facade, and the company didn’t even offer residential recycling. It begs the question: …
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While casually scrolling on your iPhone, you may have noticed different colors behind the clock in the top left corner. These colors are not random, and you should know what they mean. You might see a blue, green, red or purple color as a bubble behind your clock at the top left corner status bar if you own an iPhone …
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You may feel confident in your ability to avoid becoming a victim of cyber scams. You know what to look for, and you won’t let someone fool you. Then you receive a phone call from your son, which is unusual because he rarely calls. You hear a shout and sounds resembling a scuffle, making you take immediate notice. Suddenly, you …
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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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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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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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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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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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