How Kremlin accounts manipulate Twitter
Olena Kurilo became the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Bloodied and bandaged, the 53-year-old teacher said she couldn't believe what had happened to her and her town of Chuhuiv.…
Ask Kurt: Is Apple Private Relay an alternative to a VPN?
Got questions? I’ve got answers. I’m a tech expert known over the past 20 years as Kurt the CyberGuy helping you make sense of the digital world around us, including our…
QakBot malware network is dismantled in major crackdown
The U.S. government and international partners just tackled a big cyber headache: QakBot. This malware has been a menace for businesses and agencies for ages. The organized force not only shut…
3 lifesaving tech essentials for every school child — Parents, read this now
Back-to-school time means loading up on school supplies and taking your kiddo to get new shoes. You still have to do that, but now there’s more than ever to get…
Online marketplaces, social media platforms under fire by Congress over recalled products
Imagine that you ordered something online and found out later that it was recalled or even banned. How would you react? Would you ever buy from that online retailer again?…
How to stop health and fitness apps from using your private data
Many of us use health and fitness tracking apps to improve our well-being. These apps can be very helpful, but they can also collect lots of information about us. Some…
Newspaper giant pauses AI experiment after readers mock bizarre sports reporting
Gannett, the parent company for USA Today and a number of local newspapers, has paused an artificial intelligence experiment following criticisms that AI-generated sports articles were awkwardly phrased and lacked…
How to protect yourself from ‘vishing’ scams
As technology advances and innovates, you might hope or even expect scams to become a thing of the past. Not so much! It’s important to remember that technology is impartial,…
Is your doorbell camera vulnerable to jamming or interference?
Do you have a doorbell camera at your front door? Chances are, the answer is yes. In a world increasingly embracing smart technology, security devices such as doorbell cameras have become…
Cunning romance scams and how to avoid them
Let’s face it – online dating has always been a bit of a circus. Between ghosting, catfishing and breadcrumbing, it’s a wonder anyone finds romance at all. It’s safe to…