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6 sneaky scams that could ruin your holiday season

 Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News

The holiday season is a time filled with joy, festivities and cherished moments with family and friends. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking and celebrating, it’s easy to overlook a lurking danger: scams. We’re going to discuss six sneaky scams that could ruin your holiday spirit and provide you with essential tips on how to protect yourself from these deceptive tactics.

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Protecting yourself from Microsoft tech support scams

 Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News

Tech support scammers are modern-day con artists, preying on our deepest technological fears and vulnerabilities. Tammy of Flagler Beach, Florida, recently reached out to us with a concerning email:

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New Android spyware found on phone seized by Russian FSB

By Bill Toulas | BleepingComputer.com

After a Russian programmer was detained by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for fifteen days and his phone confiscated, it was discovered that a new spyware was secretly installed on his device upon its return.

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Cybercrime gang arrested after turning Airbnbs into fraud centers

By Bill Toulas | BleepingComputer.com

Eight members of an international cybercrime network that stole millions of Euros from victims and set up Airbnb fraud centers were arrested in Belgium and the Netherlands.

The action was announced by Europol, which coordinated the operation, involving 17 simultaneous searches in the two countries, taking place on December 3.

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Data broker blunder: More than 600,000 sensitive files exposed in data services leak

By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News

There are companies whose entire business model is built around collecting personal data, including criminal records, employment details, addresses and more. They use this data to offer background check services to other businesses and individuals. However, while they profit from this information, they often fail to adequately protect it. Earlier this year, the National Public Data made headlines for failing to secure 2.7 billion records of people whose data it collected. Now, on a smaller scale, another data aggregator has exposed the personal information of 600,000 Americans.

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Panasonic has developed an AI-powered digital avatar of its founder, Konosuke Matsushita, to preserve and disseminate his leadership philosophy. This initiative aims to provide employees and stakeholders with direct access to Matsushita’s insights, ensuring that his guiding principles continue to influence the company’s culture and decision-making processes. The AI avatar is designed to interact with users, offering responses that reflect Matsushita’s teachings and management style. This approach underscores Panasonic’s commitment to honoring its heritage while integrating advanced technology to maintain its foundational values.

Kind of makes you wonder if people could recreate us with all the info we leave behind across the web?

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