Cybercrime

Cybercrime 1 day ago

Elementary students at Minnesota school exposed to porn during school Zoom call

A pornographic image was shared in the chat of a Zoom call that students at a Minnesota elementary school were on. Two unknown people also made a "threat of violence."

Iran 3 days ago

Iran's minister of oil confirms cyberattack responsible for gas station disruptions

A hacker group with reported ties to Israel claims to have conducted a cyberattack on Iran's petroleum stations, causing disruptions at the pump across the country.

TECH 4 days ago

Privacy: Is it smart to hand over your email and number for discounts?

If you don’t like paying full price you probably sign up for rewards. But is handing over your email or phone number worth it for a coupon code?

TECH 4 days ago

This is how to protect your credit and bank cards from getting hacked

The risk of theft from credit and bank cards increases around the holiday. Here's how to prevent hackers and fraudsters from stealing your money and ID.

TECH 6 days ago

Russian cybergroup Star Blizzard unleashes global spear-phishing attack

A Russian hacking group with ties to the Kremlin is on the attack, using links from innocent websites to target sources with information, including the U.S. government.

TECH December 11

US alarmed as China hacks critical systems: What you can do

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson provides advice on how Americans can safeguard themselves against cybersecurity threats similar to China's attack in Hawaii.

TECH December 8

10 signs your identity has been compromised

Identity theft affects more than 1 million Americans every year. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson offers 10 signs that your identity has been compromised.

United Kingdom December 7

Russian group accused of targeting UK politicians in malicious email-hacking campaign

U.K. government officials claim that Russia's intelligence services engaged in a cyberespionage campaign targeting prominent British politicians and civil servants.

TECH December 7

Don’t fall for these 7 fake phishing emails

Beware of clicking on phishing emails. The holiday season is a time for increased cyberattacks and scams, according to Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson.

TECH December 5

Holiday hype or hazard? The truth behind TEMU's deals

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses the possible pitfalls of using the popular TEMU app, including online security and privacy risks.