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Own a home? Shopping or selling? You’re a scam target
There’s a reason business scams are so pervasive. Criminals are looking for the most bang (money) for their buck (effort). That’s why it shouldn’t surprise any of us that homeowners are a new target. I’m giving away a $1,000 gift card to your favorite airline. Enter to win now! So much of the home-buying process is going digital, and that means moving around large sums of money. Scammers have found their way in, targeting both…
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New cyberattack targets iPhone, Apple IDs. Here’s how to stay safe
Attention iPhone owners: A serious cyberthreat is targeting Apple IDs, and it’s more crucial than ever to be on your guard. Security experts from Symantec have uncovered a sophisticated SMS phishing campaign designed to trick you into giving up your valuable Apple ID credentials. GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS – SIGN UP FOR KURT’S NEWSLETTER – THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE The mechanics of the attack Here’s how the scam works: hackers send out text messages…
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How to outsmart car thieves with these smart AirTag tactics
Creativity around AirTag usage has grown considerably since Apple introduced it in 2021. Along with this growth in creativity comes controversy around how AirTags are being used. It became common knowledge that stalkers place AirTags in their victims’ vehicles without their knowledge or consent and then use their phones to track their victims’ whereabouts. While Apple has introduced new alert features with its most recent iOS updates to mitigate having an AirTag used against your…
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Android banking Trojan evolves to evade detection and strike globally
Android banking Trojan Medusa has returned after almost a yearlong hiatus and is now even more dangerous. The new variant of the Trojan is lightweight and requests fewer device permissions to avoid detection. First identified in 2020, Medusa is a Turkish-linked banking Trojan that initially targeted Turkish financial institutions. It expanded rapidly by 2022, launching major campaigns in North America and Europe, causing significant monetary harm. Medusa’s new variant is now targeting Android users across…
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Waabi’s game-changing approach to self-driving trucks
Imagine a world where big rig trucks drive themselves, navigating highways with the precision and intuition of seasoned human drivers. Sounds pretty crazy, right? Well, thanks to Waabi, the AI start-up and leader in the autonomous vehicle industry, this is about to become a reality very soon. GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS – SIGN UP FOR KURT’S NEWSLETTER – THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE Self-driving big rig (Waabi) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson) Meet Waabi: The new kid on…
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