How clicking on that fake Amazon ad can lead to a Microsoft support scam
How would you feel if you clicked on a link that looked like the official Amazon website, only to eventually find out that you ended up on a page that…
The very first thing hackers do as criminals
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a cybercriminal? How do they plan and execute their attacks on unsuspecting victims? What are the tools and techniques…
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
Apple's latest iPhone will almost certainly feature a USB-C charge point when it is unveiled on 12 September. The firm's phones currently use its proprietary Lightning adaptor, unlike rivals, including…
Vision Pro: BBC editor tries out Apple’s $3,499 headset
The first thing you notice about Apple's Vision Pro headset is that it's fairly comfortable – as much as wearing a pair of giant ski goggles on your face can…
Ask Kurt: How to stop your text messages from going to your family’s devices
Have you ever wondered whether someone else can see the text messages that you are receiving on your iPhone? Do you suspect that it might be a family member who…
The mistake that deleted an entire family’s photo album
How is this for a horror tech scenario that would send just about anyone into panic mode? Imagine you had accidentally deleted all your photos from your phone and lost…
Google’s search for an AI future as it turns 25
The tech giant Google and I almost share the same birthday… give or take a few years. Google turns 25 this month (I'll have a few more candles on my…
What is AI, is it dangerous and what jobs are at risk?
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is developing at high speed, and is transforming many aspects of modern life. However, some experts fear that it could be used for malicious purposes, and…
How Kremlin accounts manipulate Twitter
Olena Kurilo became the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Bloodied and bandaged, the 53-year-old teacher said she couldn't believe what had happened to her and her town of Chuhuiv.…
Ask Kurt: Is Apple Private Relay an alternative to a VPN?
Got questions? I’ve got answers. I’m a tech expert known over the past 20 years as Kurt the CyberGuy helping you make sense of the digital world around us, including our…