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Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the latest scam takes exploitation of a trusted platform to a new level. Instead of sending generic or suspicious-looking emails, attackers are now abusing Apple's iCloud Calendar invite system to deliver phishing content directly from Apple's own email servers.This clever tactic allows the fraudulent messages to bypass spam filters and appear more legitimate to unsuspecting users. The goal is to alarm you into […]

You may soon drive to an airport, then fly home. Alef Aeronautics announced formal agreements with Half Moon Bay and Hollister airports to begin test operations of a road-legal, vertical-takeoff flying car. This vehicle will drive and then take off vertically, operating alongside other aircraft. Those airports now join the company's three existing test locations, making five in total.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent […]

Overpayment scams are on the rise, and they can leave victims thousands of dollars in debt. The setup usually looks harmless: someone sends you a check for more than the agreed amount, asks you to forward the difference and disappears once the check bounces. Below are five of the most common overpayment scams you need to watch for today.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent […]

If you've spent time in a camper van, you know what to expect. You trade a little comfort for a lot of freedom, squeeze into tight corners and make peace with the idea that personal space is secondary to mobility. But every once in a while, a new model rolls onto the scene that flips that thinking on its head. Meet the Robeta Ananya. This isn't just a van: it's a […]

You pick up the phone and hear a stern voice claiming you owe money. Maybe it's for a credit card you don't recognize, a loan you never took out or some old bill you thought was long gone. Panic sets in, especially if the caller threatens arrest, wage garnishment or lawsuits.Unfortunately, this scenario is becoming all too common. Scammers are posing as debt collectors, and retirees are among their favorite […]

Social media makes it easy to connect with people, but it also makes it just as easy for fraudsters to pretend they are someone they are not. Fake accounts, misleading checkmarks and smooth-talking profiles are everywhere, and not everyone knows how to spot them. I recently received an email from Marie from Boynton Beach, Florida, with a similar concern:"I have been on X, and it seems quite a few people […]

Wisconsin has launched a groundbreaking project that could reshape how the state generates and uses electricity. The Paris Solar-Battery Park in Kenosha County combines a massive solar farm with a powerful battery storage system to make renewable energy available day and night.This project brings clean energy, greater reliability and potential savings for residents across the state.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and […]

Earlier this year, Australian police arrested a passenger for running a malicious Wi-Fi network both at an airport and during a flight. The setup looked just like the airline's own Wi-Fi service, but it wasn't. Instead, it was what cybersecurity researchers call an "evil twin," a fake hotspot designed to trick people into handing over their credentials.The idea isn't new, but the setting is. For years, fake Wi-Fi networks have […]

If you rely on an older Android device, whether it's a phone, tablet or car infotainment unit, you may soon lose access to all the new Waze features. Waze's latest beta, version 5.9.90 and higher, now requires Android 10 as a minimum, up from the previous requirement of Android 8.This change means that while your device may still run Waze, it will no longer receive updates. That applies to all the […]