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Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who helps people make smart tech decisions from his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." The CyberGuy Report​ is syndicated multiple times daily to millions of people on TV and online with FOX, Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Sports, Fox Television Stations, NY Post, Yahoo!

🚨 IPHONE WARNING: If this appears on your Lock Screen, don’t swipe it away.Apple just sent a new wave of mercenary spywa...
22/08/2026

🚨 IPHONE WARNING: If this appears on your Lock Screen, don’t swipe it away.

Apple just sent a new wave of mercenary spyware alerts to targeted users in 110 countries.

If you receive one, it does not necessarily mean your iPhone was hacked. But it does mean Apple detected signs that you were specifically targeted by a highly sophisticated attack.

Here’s what to do:

1️⃣ Update your iPhone
Settings → General → Software Update

2️⃣ Turn on Lockdown Mode
Settings → Privacy & Security → Lockdown Mode

3️⃣ Secure your Apple Account
Make sure two-factor authentication is on, review connected devices and use a strong, unique password.

4️⃣ Make sure the warning is real
Don’t trust unexpected links or calls. Instead, go directly to account.apple.com yourself. If Apple really sent you a threat notification, you’ll see it there.

⚠️ Important: Apple says a genuine threat notification will never ask for your password, verification code or tell you to install an app or profile.

Most iPhone users will never see one of these alerts. They have historically targeted people such as journalists, activists, politicians and diplomats.

But scammers may copy these warnings to trick ordinary iPhone users. That’s why everyone should know what a real one looks like.

👉 See the warning and exactly what to do:
https://f.mtr.cool/vuyimtxepv

📲 Save this and share it with someone who uses an iPhone.

Cyberbullying may be hiding in your child’s group chat , and they might not even realize they’re part of it.A cruel joke...
21/08/2026

Cyberbullying may be hiding in your child’s group chat , and they might not even realize they’re part of it.

A cruel joke, embarrassing screenshot, altered photo or laughing reaction can quickly turn into something much more serious. And with AI tools making fake photos, audio and videos easier to create, online harassment can spread faster than ever.

The problem? Kids may stay quiet because they’re afraid you’ll take away their phone, blame them or make the situation worse.

What to do instead:

Look for these 5 things before you react:

1️⃣ Ask about their group chats, games and social media without immediately criticizing their screen time.

2️⃣ Help them understand when a joke crosses the line, especially when someone asks for it to stop or content is shared without permission.

3️⃣ Promise to listen first instead of immediately taking away their phone or contacting other parents.

4️⃣ Tell them not to retaliate, forward the post or add reactions that could keep the bullying going.

5️⃣ Save screenshots, usernames, dates and messages before blocking or reporting the account.

🔒 If your child comes to you about cyberbullying, focus first on making sure they feel safe and heard. Then save the evidence, report the content and involve the school or authorities when necessary.

Here is my full guide to identifying and dealing with cyberbullying: https://f.mtr.cool/pyqziqfgwr

👉 And, share this with parents, grandparents and caregivers to help keep kids safer online, too.

20/08/2026

Mike got a voicemail, but his phone NEVER RANG! Just dead air.

He blocked the number, and 20 minutes later another came from a new number... and blocking it did NOTHING!

Watch the full episode to learn why: https://youtu.be/8L0DkXk5Z60

19/08/2026

Would you let your teenager use a version of ChatGPT built just for them?

19/08/2026

Mike got voicemails, but his phone NEVER RANG! Ringing is a knock at the door, voicemail is the mailbox out front, and this scam skips the door entirely. Watch the full episode to learn why!

Full episode here: https://youtu.be/8L0DkXk5Z60

☎️ Getting mystery voicemails even though your phone never rang? Don’t call back.Repeated blank or unexplained voicemail...
18/08/2026

☎️ Getting mystery voicemails even though your phone never rang? Don’t call back.

Repeated blank or unexplained voicemails from unfamiliar numbers can be tied to automated spam, caller ID spoofing, call-screening features or “ringless voicemail” technology. And if the number keeps changing every time you block it, scammers may be spoofing different caller IDs to keep reaching you.

What to do instead:
1️⃣ Don’t call unfamiliar numbers back. If the message is blank or the caller doesn’t identify themselves, let it go. A legitimate caller can leave a meaningful message or try you again.
2️⃣ Turn on your phone’s spam protection. iPhones can screen unknown callers and filter calls identified as potential spam, while supported Samsung Galaxy phones offer Caller ID and spam protection.
3️⃣ Don’t waste time blocking every changing number. Caller ID spoofing means the number on your screen may have nothing to do with the person actually calling.
4️⃣ Contact your wireless carrier if it won’t stop. If silent voicemails are coming in repeatedly, ask what network-level spam controls are available.

⚠️ A mystery voicemail by itself does not mean your phone has been hacked, but unexplained calls are still worth treating cautiously.

👉 Read the full story and learn how to stop mystery voicemail spam:
https://cyberguy.com/scams/mystery-voicemail-scam-hit-phone-ringing/

Send this to a friend or family member who keeps getting strange calls and voicemails.

18/08/2026

A mom says her little girl went to the hospital with chemical burns from the tap water. A man who protested outside city hall got an hour in a cop car. Why is this small town unravelling? And would you shower in this water?

Watch the full episode here: https://f.mtr.cool/ljzonfrzyl

17/08/2026

🤖 Want better answers from ChatGPT? Your prompt might be the problem.
Instead of asking a broad question, give ChatGPT the details it needs: what you’re trying to accomplish, your situation, any limitations and exactly what kind of answer you want. For more simple tech tips that help you get more out of the devices and tools you use every day, sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report newsletter: cyberguy.com/signup

🚨 Medicare and Social Security scammers are getting more convincing, using urgent warnings, spoofed caller IDs and even ...
16/08/2026

🚨 Medicare and Social Security scammers are getting more convincing, using urgent warnings, spoofed caller IDs and even AI-generated voices to steal personal information.

They may claim your benefits are about to be suspended, your Social Security number has been linked to a crime or you need to verify information for a new Medicare card. The goal is to scare you into acting before you have time to question whether the message is real.

What to do:

1️⃣ Never share your Medicare number, Social Security number, bank details or verification codes during an unexpected call, text or message.

2️⃣ Hang up and contact Medicare or Social Security yourself using an official number. Don’t use a phone number provided by the caller.

3️⃣ Watch for threats, pressure to act immediately or demands for payment through gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency or other unusual methods.

4️⃣ Check your Medicare statements and financial accounts regularly for charges, claims or activity you don’t recognize.

👉 Read the full story and learn the warning signs, then send this to someone you love who should know what to watch for, too: https://cyberguy.com/scams/medicare-social-security-scams-warning-signs-tips/

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