If you’ve taken the time to read our tips here at CyberGuy to keep phone scammers at bay, good for you. One of these tips is to put your phone number on the national and state Do Not Call list. However, you might find that you’re still getting calls from scammers. This is because the...
Google Ads are mostly harmless, but if you see one promoting a particular web browser, avoid clicking. Security researchers have discovered new malware for Mac devices that steals passwords, cryptocurrency wallets and other sensitive data. It masquerades as Arc, a new browser that recently gained popularity due to its unconventional user experience. GET SECURITY ALERTS,...
China has once again extended its policy of censorship and surveillance as it looks to keep artificial intelligence (AI) models in check even as it races to advance the ever-expanding technology. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)has introduced more regulative measures to make sure its home-based tech companies adhere to the party’s ideological rules. All AI...
The FBI has admitted the assassination attempt on former President Trump was aided by a drone. The shooter apparently used the drone to get footage of where Trump was speaking. This is a serious security lapse and something that could have been easily prevented if the security agencies had used drone detection technology at the...
Data breaches have become common, and if you’ve actively used online services in the past year, you might have been affected by them. For example, the Advance Auto Parts breach exposed more than 2.3 million users’ personal information, while a recent AT&T incident allowed hackers to access around six months of customer call and text...
Have you ever wondered what the future of warfare might look like? Well, it’s starting to take shape right above our heads. The U.S. Air Force has just unveiled a new aircraft that’s turning heads and raising eyebrows across the globe. But don’t expect to see a pilot in the cockpit. This high-tech innovation flies...
Senior citizens are often targets for scams, and as scams are getting more sophisticated,it’s getting easier to deceive even the most tech-savvy person. Elder fraud involves a variety of scams targeting seniors, from fake prizes to pleas for help from their “grandchildren,” resulting in an annual loss of $3 billion, according to the FBI. Seniors...
TikTok is having a tough time, and hackers are working hard to add to its misery. A malicious code took over accounts on TikTok and compromised the official presence of celebrities and brands, including Paris Hilton and CNN. The hackers behind this sent malware via direct messages (DMs) on the platform. Users didn’t have to...
The global IT outage triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike software update has created a perfect storm for cybercriminals to exploit. In the wake of this unprecedented disruption affecting Windows computers worldwide, threat actors are now launching phishing campaigns and distributing malware-laden links. These malicious actors are preying on individuals and organizations desperate for information and...
The director of the Secret Service has agreed to testify at an upcoming House hearing probing the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee subpoenaed Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to appear in front of Congress as part of the open investigation into the Trump-rally shooting, claiming the Department...
