Thousand of remote IT workers for US companies sent wages to North Korea to fund weapons programs, FBI says

Thousands of information technology (IT) workers who have contracted with U.S. companies have secretly sent millions of dollars in wages to North Korea for use in its ballistic missile program, FBI and Department of Justice officials said. The workers were dispatched by North Korea to work remotely for U.S. companies have been using false identities … Read more

How to leave a video message on FaceTime with iOS 17

The latest iPhone software update, iOS 17, has come out with a new nifty feature that allows you to send a ‘video voicemail’ if the person you’re trying to FaceTime doesn’t pick up. Here’s how it works. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, AND EASY HOW-TO’S … Read more

How stressed-out parents are now navigating parenthood with ChatGPT

Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned one, we know how stressful and challenging it can be to raise children in this fast-paced and ever-changing world. Many parents today are looking for ways to leverage technology to enhance their parenting skills and support their children’s development. Whether it’s homework help, reading recommendations, healthy screen … Read more

How pro-Palestinians are using ‘Algospeak’ to dodge social media scrutiny and disseminate hateful rhetoric

Have you ever seen a post on social media that uses emojis, asterisks or code words to talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? If so, you might have encountered what some activists call “Algospeak” – a secret language that helps them evade social media policies and algorithms. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY … Read more

AI fakes are everywhere — how to spot them

Tom Hanks isn’t trying to sell you a dental plan. YouTuber MrBeast won’t give you an iPhone 15. CBS news host Gayle King isn’t recommending a weight-loss product. I knew this stage of AI tomfoolery was coming, but it’s still surprising how fast it’s happening. Let’s take a closer look at how free and cheap … Read more