Ask Kurt: How to stop your text messages from going to your family’s devices
Have you ever wondered whether someone else can see the text messages that you are receiving on your iPhone? Do you suspect that it might be a family member who…
The mistake that deleted an entire family’s photo album
How is this for a horror tech scenario that would send just about anyone into panic mode? Imagine you had accidentally deleted all your photos from your phone and lost…
Google’s search for an AI future as it turns 25
The tech giant Google and I almost share the same birthday… give or take a few years. Google turns 25 this month (I'll have a few more candles on my…
What is AI, is it dangerous and what jobs are at risk?
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is developing at high speed, and is transforming many aspects of modern life. However, some experts fear that it could be used for malicious purposes, and…
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…