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The recent surge of attacks on Tesla owners, dealerships and charging stations has morphed into a broader campaign of intimidation, fueled by weaponized personal data. But the fallout isn't limited to Tesla owners alone.Sites like "Dogequest" have published names, addresses and phone numbers supposedly belonging to Tesla owners, yet many victims never owned a Tesla or sold theirs years ago. Some were misidentified due to errors in public records or […]

Data breaches have become alarmingly common and costly, putting sensitive information at risk. In fact, the number of data breaches in the United States jumped from 447 in 2012 to over 3,200 in 2023. Even firms entrusted with managing personal information are not immune. The latest example is VeriSource Services, a Texas-based employee benefits and HR administration provider that experienced a major data breach. The personal information of about 4 million people […]

New York City, get ready for a potentially game-changing transportation option.Archer Aviation, partnering with United Airlines, is planning to launch an air taxi service that could really shake up how you get around. Forget the idea of flying cars. This is about creating a practical, efficient and eco-friendlier way to skip the city's notorious traffic jams and reach your destination faster.Join The FREE CyberGuy Report: Get my expert tech tips, critical […]

Healthcare seems to be the favorite target of attackers this year. It's been only four months, and we've already seen some of the biggest data breaches in the sector. Recently, news about the Blue Shield of California data breach came to light, leaking the personal data of 4.7 million people. But if that wasn’t enough, Connecticut’s largest healthcare system, Yale New Haven Health, has now revealed that a data breach affected […]

IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:- AI is running the classroom at this Texas school, and students say 'it's awesome'- ‘Jeopardy’ host Ken Jennings 'deeply skeptical' of AI, years after losing to supercomputer- Sam Altman's iris-scanning tech launches in US, raising alarm over privacy and global controlTOP OF THE CLASS: At a time when many American students are struggling to keep up, a private school in Texas is doing more with less, much […]

The future of law enforcement is here, and it’s wearing a robotic face. Around the globe, police forces are integrating artificial intelligence-powered robots into public safety strategies, blending advanced surveillance with real-time threat detection. Thailand has emerged as a key player in this shift, deploying its first AI police robot during the chaotic Songkran festival, a move that raises critical questions about safety, privacy and the role of technology in society.Join the […]

Let’s face it, our digital lives get messy. Whether it’s thousands of unread emails, random screenshots cluttering your desktop or a downloads folder that’s basically a graveyard, the digital gunk adds up fast. But cleaning it all up doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a few smart automations and tools, you can tidy up your tech and keep things running smoothly, without lifting a finger every week.Join the FREE "CyberGuy Report": Get my […]

None of us signed up for our personal info to be bought and sold online. Between data brokers, people-search sites and all the other places our details end up, it happens constantly and usually without us even realizing it. If you’ve ever Googled yourself and found your phone number or home address floating around on some shady-looking website, you know the feeling.If that’s you, you probably started looking for ways to […]

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leveraging advanced tools like generative AI to con unsuspecting victims. According to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, mobile consumers worldwide lose over $1 trillion annually to scams. To combat this growing threat, Google is rolling out cutting-edge AI-powered scam detection features for Android users. However, while Google’s efforts are impressive, there are additional steps you can take to protect yourself from scams. Let’s dive into Google’s new features […]