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Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:27:52 EDT
A new report from the cybersecurity company Feroot Security reveals that TikTok can track you even if you've never used the app before. This deeply concerns me and comes as the Biden administration still debates whether the popular social media app should be banned here in the United States. Here's what we know so far. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER How can…
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:04:34 EDT
AI technology seems to be finding its way into every industry from fast-food chains to delivering packages to automatic self-driving vehicles. Now, some companies are also incorporating AI security guards to keep their businesses safe. However, I'm not so sure these bots can be reliable. Let's see how the robot security experiments are turning into reality. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:11:36 EDT
Hey, Howard P., I've got the help you need. Thanks for sending in this smart question: "We only use my cell phone at home now. Is there a gadget that will ring loud when someone calls my cell phone so I can hear it? The ring on the cell phone is not loud enough when I am in another room.- Howard" CLICK TO SEE KURT’S BEST BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS AND SIGN UP FOR HIS FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S …
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:08:52 EDT
Chinese hackers are reportedly getting more sophisticated with their attacks on government and business networks. Over the course of the past year, researchers at Google's Mandiant division have uncovered hacks of systems that are not typically the targets of cyber espionage, according to The Wall Street Journal, with hackers using techniques that evade common cybersecurity tools and detection. The bad actors – who Google said were linked to a…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 10:40:21 EDT
There have been plenty of allegations over the years hinting that Facebook is listening to us through our smartphone microphones. Although the company has denied it countless times, there are thousands of people claiming online that this must be true. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER Many people who use Facebook have pointed out on other social media…
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:00:14 EDT
TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat are purposefully designed to be addictive platforms that have "carefully cultivated" a mental health crisis among U.S. students, a Silicon Valley school board alleged in a lawsuit. The San Mateo County superintendent and school board also alleges in the lawsuit filed Monday that the tech companies were involved in activities such as negligence, racketeering, public nuisance and violation of unfair competition law. A Seattle…
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:30:25 EDT
The year 2023 is turning out to be the year of drone delivery. Several startups have been hard at work testing, learning and honing their ability to deploy a network of drones for efficient delivery. Instant gratification in getting a last-minute item, prescription drug and fast food in record time are some of the focuses anticipated to drive initial demand. Food delivery has grown immensely in popularity, especially since the start of the COVID-19…
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:30:25 EDT
Not every matching vacation rental listing on popular vacation rental home sites like Airbnb and Vrbo are the same. The identical short-term rental on one site may be more expensive than another. Expensive fees are often added to the price you see and only when you get the final booking confirmation page, does the real price become apparent. Now, there is a solution for getting the best vacation deal on the same rental property. There is another…
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:08:09 EDT
Google warned users regarding vulnerabilities found in certain Samsung chips including in dozens of Android devices, wearables and vehicles. Google's Project Zero head Tim Willis wrote in a blog post on Thursday that security researchers reported 18 zero-day vulnerabilities in Exynos modems produced by Samsung from late 2022 to early 2023. Four of the most severe vulnerabilities allowed for internet-to-baseband remote code execution, allowing an…
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:19:33 EDT
China accused the U.S. on Thursday of spreading disinformation and suppressing TikTok after reports that the Biden administration had called for the popular social media platform's Chinese owner, ByteDance, Ltd., to sell its stakes in the app. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told reporters that America has not presented evidence that TikTok threatens the country's national security and was using data security as an excuse to abuse its power…
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:18:20 EDT
A recent report from MIT is revealing that researchers at the institute have invented a new kind of augmented reality headset that would give you X-ray vision. However, the headset is raising major privacy concerns as it may allow you to see through walls, which could enable you to spy on people's private spaces. The headset built by MIT researchers has a system that combines computer vision and wireless perception to locate a hidden item. It does this…
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:35:49 EDT
I recently received this email from Almyra S. Here's what she's asking: "Hello Kurt, I have a question for you. Do you know if Cyrus online shopping is real? Or is it a fake... the things they have are super cheap. Like I mean, a laptop for $9.99, a TV, same price for a small one. I have to tell you, I bought several things from them over a month ago. Was supposed to get them a long time ago. Haven't tried contacting their customer service yet to find…
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:00:20 EDT
I know I need a good night's sleep to really take on the day and function well. However, sometimes I find myself tossing and turning in the night trying to get myself to fall asleep, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. A recent sleep study conducted using Apple Watch at the Brigham and Women's Hospital shows that just 31% of us are getting a good night's sleep. Fortunately, the very technology that may be keeping us up, can also help with putting…
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:52:23 EDT
AT&T has notified around 9 million of its customers about a marketing vendor the company used that was hacked in January, exposing the private information of these wireless accounts. Here's what we know and what tips we can give you to protect yourself. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER The company said credit card information, social security numbers and…
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:12:37 EDT
NASA is looking to develop a space tug that will safely deorbit the International Space Station come 2030. In the White House's 2024 federal budget request, the administration requested $27.2 billion in discretionary budget authority for the fiscal year. That sum includes $180 million; it is initial funding for a space tug that the administration said would "reduce reliance on Russia and help prepare for a new era of U.S.-built commercial space…
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:00:17 EDT
Millennials and Gen-Zers of the world have really taken technology and run with it, which is understandable considering they grew up with it at their fingertips. Although sometimes it's difficult to keep up with all the latest slang, and even I have trouble with it. So, let's go through some of the most popular internet abbreviations that are commonly used online or in text messages so that you don't have to scratch your head in confusion every time you…
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:55:34 EDT
With inflation causing the prices of everything to skyrocket, many are feeling the pinch and looking for ways to save every penny they can. From grocery shopping to purchasing household goods, stretching your dollar as far as it used to go can be super challenging. Fortunately, numerous price comparison apps are available that can help you save money and get the best deals on the things you need. One of the many advantages of using price comparison apps…
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:26:08 EDT
tech I’ve been answering tech and digital-lifestyle questions on my national radio show and podcast for many years. At this point, I’ve heard it all. I also notice trends. Sometimes, everyone wants to know about app privacy. Use these steps to stop companies and people from tracking your every move. More and more, I’m hearing from people who are being stalked online — or who suspect they are. Here’s how to tell if you’re being paranoid or being…
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:07 EDT
These days, most companies, including tech giants like Apple, are opting for more sustainable products. Apple released a new feature related to charging iPhones with its latest update. However, not many people are too pleased about this one. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER With its iOS 16.1 update, Apple introduced a new feature called Clean Energy Charging.…
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:47:49 EDT
Vacation rental properties on sites like Airbnb and VRBO have grown immensely in popularity over the last few years. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER However, if you’re looking at a rental property to live in temporarily, a vacation rental for your family, or whatever it may be, be sure to watch out for these potential threats when it comes to short-term…
Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:00:30 EDT
Your computer is sluggish, but you’re not even doing much. Here are five processes you can end right now for a faster, smoother experience. You can thank me later. Sometimes you need to go further to speed up your PC, especially if it's older. These tricks each take about 60 seconds. Follow those steps, and you'll clean up some junk, but what about when you install new games, apps, or other software? Developers have a sneaky way of getting you to…
Sun, 12 Mar 2023 09:19:32 EDT
ChatGPT has kept growing more and more in popularity since OpenAI released it back in November. Now, the chatbot has Chrome extensions that you can add to your browser to make accessing the feature that much easier. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER By now, you may have heard of ChatGPT. It is a computer program developed by the artificial intelligence…
Sun, 12 Mar 2023 07:59:28 EDT
The skies above America's airports have been plagued by a terrifying phenomenon - pilots mistakenly landing on taxiways instead of runways. These potentially deadly errors have caused 1,641 "wrong surface events" since 2016, with small planes being responsible for a shocking 83% of these dangerous incidents. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER But there is a…
Sat, 11 Mar 2023 11:00:27 EST
According to findings published by Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, Ph.D., the Secret Service, and ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations unit repeatedly failed to obtain the correct legal paperwork when carrying out invasive cellphone surveillance. The agencies did not obtain proper search warrants before invading numerous people's private phone calls. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY…
Sat, 11 Mar 2023 09:11:27 EST
Are you ready to say goodbye to all the high costs of owning a car and hello to a new electric cargo bike as a cost-effective alternative? When first I saw this invention, I thought it seemed crazy. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER While an electric cargo bike may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those who need to transport large or heavy items,…