August 12, 2023 Hackers launch cyberattacks against US satellite, requested by Pentagon The U.S. Air Force and Space Force began a hacking competition at a Las Vegas convention this week, challenging teams to access a real, orbiting satellite.
August 11, 2023 Connecticut city loses $6 million in multiple cyber attacks on public school district, manages to recoup half A Connecticut city lost over $6 million due to a series of cyber attacks on the city's public school district. The city has been able to recoup around half of the losses.
August 11, 2023 Japan embraces AI to boost cyberdefense, fight disinformation Japan has unveiled its new comprehensive defense plan for combating cyberattacks and developing AI technologies to detect disinformation.
August 11, 2023 Pentagon announces competition to develop new AI programs, plug holes in national cyber defense The Pentagon believes competition provides the best opportunity for innovation and fresh perspectives to advance a vital sector of national security.
August 5, 2023 What happens when a cybercriminal gets access to your email address? Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson relays what can happen if a cybercriminal gets a hold of your email account and shares tips on how to protect your personal data.
August 4, 2023 Beware – that dream job offer could actually be a malware scam Software company ESET has now discovered that hackers have now transitioned using false PDFs as job offer letters that are similar to ones from legit companies.
August 4, 2023 Beware of CherryBlos, the Android malware that steals passwords Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson warns about two types of malware that can hack into your Android device and steal your data if you download a corrupted app.
July 27, 2023 What happens to your personal info after a data breach Cybercriminals are getting more effective at hacking into personal data, learn from tech expert Kim Komando to avoid getting targeted.
July 26, 2023 Founder of top Russian cybersecurity firm sentenced to 14 years in prison for high treason The head of a prominent Russian cybersecurity firm, Ilya Sachkov, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for high treason. The trial was conducted behind closed doors.
July 22, 2023 How to spot red flags for this latest Facebook Marketplace scam You can spot scams in Facebook Marketplace in a number of ways, including checking a person's profile if they are asking to pay in the form of a gift card and more.