2+ week, 8+ hour ago (704+ words) Security expert Xavier Mertens first spotted the campaign, confirming that the same kind of scheme was seen earlier this year. According to BleepingComputer, these fake TikTok videos show short PowerShell commands and instruct viewers to run them as administrators to "activate" or "fix" their programs. In reality, those commands connect to a malicious website and pull in malware known as Aura Stealer, which quietly siphons saved passwords, cookies, cryptocurrency wallets and authentication tokens from the victim's computer. 3,000+ YOUTUBE VIDEOS DELIVER MALWARE DISGUISED AS FREE SOFTWARE Cybercriminals are using fake TikTok videos to trick users into downloading malware disguised as free activation guides. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) This campaign uses what experts call a ClickFix attack. It's a social engineering trick that makes victims feel they're following legitimate tech instructions. The instructions seem quick and simple: run one short command and get…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (410+ words) Michael LaRosa, former press secretary to Jill Biden, joins 'Fox & Friends' to explain the impact of Biden's performance at the CNN Presidential Debate Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has sparked a viral storm with some unexpected dating advice he shared online. The 58-year-old founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, who is worth an estimated $9.3 billion, offered what he said was "old-fashioned wisdom" for young men struggling to meet women in person. In a post shared on X, Ackman showed concern about what he views as a cultural shift that leaves young men isolated and feeling hesitant to approach women offline. "As such, I thought I would share a few words that I used in my youth to meet someone that I found compelling," he wrote. YOUNG MEN SHIFTING TO POLITICAL RIGHT IS CAUSING WOMEN TO DISTRUST DATING APPS, SAYS…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago (897+ words) Attackers have a new tool that targets Microsoft 365 users at a massive scale." Security researchers say a phishing platform called Quantum Route Redirect, or QRR, is behind a growing wave of fake login pages hosted on nearly 1,000 domains. These pages look real enough to fool many users while also slipping past some automated scanners. QRR runs realistic email lures that mimic DocuSign requests, payment notices, voicemail alerts or QR-code prompts. Each message routes victims to a fake Microsoft 365 login page built to harvest usernames and passwords. The kit often lives on parked or compromised legitimate domains that add a false sense of safety for anyone who clicks. Researchers tracked QRR in 90 countries. About 76% of attacks hit US users. That scale makes QRR one of the largest phishing operations active right now. WINDOWS 10 USERS FACE RANSOMWARE NIGHTMARE AS MICROSOFT SUPPORT ENDS…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (420+ words) Cutting through the digital clutter If you've ever told yourself you'd reply to an email later and then forgot, there's a simple fix built right into your phone. iPhone and Android users both have ways to set reminders that bring messages back to your attention at the perfect time." Whether you use Apple's Mail app or Gmail on Android, these features help you stay organized, reduce stress and never miss an important reply again. Many people leave emails unread as a reminder to reply later, but that method often fails. The built-in Mail reminder gives you a clear alert at a time you choose. It helps you follow through on tasks, maintain better communication and avoid missed opportunities. WHY IPHONE USERS ARE THE NEW PRIME SCAM TARGETS To make sure you can use this feature, update your iPhone to the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (812+ words) Kids are spending more time online than ever, and that early exposure is opening the door to a new kind of danger." Artificial intelligence has supercharged online scams, creating personalized and convincing traps that even adults can fall for. The latest Bitwarden "Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025" poll shows that while parents know these risks exist, most still haven't had a serious talk with their children about them." This growing communication gap is leaving the youngest internet users vulnerable at a time when online safety depends more than ever on education and oversight. Children as young as preschool age are now part of the connected world, yet few truly understand how to stay safe. The Bitwarden survey found that 42% of parents with children between three and five years old said their child had accidentally shared personal information online. 5 PHONE SAFETY TIPS EVERY…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago (435+ words) Google shared a new update on November 5, confirming that Gemini Deep Research can now use context from your Gmail, Drive and Chat. This allows the AI to pull information from your messages, attachments and stored files to support your research. Some people view this as a convenience. They like the idea of faster answers and easier searches. If you feel that way, too, that is completely fine. However, many people do not want AI scanning private messages or personal documents. If that sounds like you, there is good news. You can turn these features off with a few quick taps in Gmail. GOOGLE ISSUES WARNING ON FAKE VPN APPS Google's new update allows Gemini to scan Gmail. These steps help you take control of your privacy. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) Google also says that Gmail, Docs and Sheets are not used…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (699+ words) Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson joins 'Fox & Friends' to warn about a disturbing new scam where criminals use AI to clone the voices of loved ones and trick victims into sending money. Trend Micro researchers recently uncovered this fast-growing phishing campaign after seeing a massive jump in activity. The company reports a 531% month-over-month spike from September to October, which shows how quickly the scheme is spreading. PROTECT YOUR DATA BEFORE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SCAMS STRIKE Trend Micro provided several screenshots and internal samples that reveal how polished the scam has become. The fake sites use progress bars, countdown timers and warnings that your files will be lost. They even simulate a cloud storage layout to match the look of popular platforms." Jon Clay, VP of Threat Intelligence at Trend Micro, shared an important warning to CyberGuy: Trend Micro's analysis outlines exactly how the…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago (823+ words) Passwords play a huge role in how you stay safe online. They protect your accounts, devices and money. Still, many people pick logins that criminals can guess in seconds." The latest NordPass report shows this problem again. This year, "admin" took the top spot as the most common password in the United States. 183 MILLION EMAIL PASSWORDS LEAKED: CHECK YOURS NOW Weak passwords like "admin" give attackers a quick way into your accounts before you even realize it." (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) NordPass shared its top 20 list for 2025. "Admin" sits at number one. Variations of the word "password" take up five spots. Number strings appear nine times. One explicit term even made the list. Here are the 20 most common passwords in the USA this year: Weak logins remain a major problem because criminals rely on automated tools. These tools try simple words…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (478+ words) Many "free" apps secretly collect personal data from users, sending private information to foreign servers without consent. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) Some of the worst offenders are apps that seem completely harmless: These apps often share data with data brokers and ad networks overseas, where privacy laws are weaker and accountability is nearly impossible. HOW SCAMMERS TARGET YOU EVEN WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA If you're retired, you may already be on dozens of public databases like voter rolls, real estate listings and charity donor lists. Combine that with information harvested from apps, and scammers can build a frighteningly detailed profile of your life. You don't need to be a tech expert to spot the warning signs. Here's what to look for: If you've noticed any of these, your information is likely circulating through data brokers who purchased it from app networks. Older…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (894+ words) Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out whats clicking on FoxNews.com. If you have not checked your credentials lately, now is the time." A staggering 1.3 billion unique passwords and 2 billion unique email addresses surfaced online. This event is one of the largest exposures of stolen logins we have seen. This is not the result of one major breach. Instead, Synthient, a threat intelligence firm, searched the open and dark web for leaked credentials. You may remember the company from its earlier discovery of 183 million exposed email accounts. This time, the scale is far larger. AMERICA'S MOST-USED PASSWORD IN 2025 REVEALED Synthient uncovered a massive collection of stolen passwords and email addresses pulled from both the open and dark web." (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) Most of the data comes from credential stuffing lists. Criminals pull these lists from old breaches…...