The CyberGuy Report Podcast
by Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuyAward-winning journalist, investor and innovatorhttp://www.cyberguy.comKurt has a deep love of technology that makes life better. Best known as “Kurt the CyberGuy,” Kurt Knutsson created the largest syndicated tech lifestyle franchise on television. As a trusted source, Kurt’s unique insider access to major tech launches and industry visionaries has helped earn him two Emmy Awards and a Golden Mic.Kurt lives between home in California and NYC where he is also the chief tech contributor on Fox News & Fox Business networks beginning his mornings on Fox & Friends.
Episodes
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[Ep. 51] She asked for a warrant, then got arrested in front of kids
She asked to see a warrant, then says she was arrested in front of her kids on bodycam footage. I sat down with Natasha Lopez to walk through what happened next.She breaks down her arrest captured on bodycam and home security footage, how a Flock license plate reader camera was allegedly used to...
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[Ep. 50] She opened her airline app. 50,000 miles were gone
An airline miles scam can hit anyone, even travel expert Katy Nastro. She landed in New York, opened her app, and found 50,000 miles gone, redeemed by a stranger for a trip she never booked. She shares how she found out, what the airline demanded before it would help, and a habit she thinks may...
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[Ep. 49] Why political texts keep coming after you block them
Sick of political text messages? I get them too. I block one number, and wham, the next day it's back from the same group. So I asked PACspam creator George Weiner why blocking never works. He explains snowshoeing, the loophole that keeps the flood coming, who profits off every campaign text, and...
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[Ep. 48] How a fake NFL player allegedly pulled off a $1.3 million scam
The Daejon Love scam started on dating apps like Hinge, where a fake 49ers player allegedly ran a $1.3 million romance scam on at least 26 women. Domonique Dubose matched with him and caught on fast. He had a blue check, 85,000 Instagram followers, and videos from Super Bowl week to prove he was...
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[Ep. 47] She thought her daughter was kidnapped... it was actually AI
An AI voice cloning scam convinced Deborah Del Mastro that a Mexican drug cartel had kidnapped her daughter. The sobbing voice on the phone was an AI voice clone, and the kidnapping was fake. It started over breakfast, when a local number called and a stranger asked if her daughter was prone to...
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[Ep. 46] Squatters took over his mom's house, here's how he took it back
In 2019, seven squatters moved into Flash Shelton's mom's empty house, and the sheriff told him there was nothing they could do. So he came up with a plan of his own. Now known as the Squatter Hunter from A&E's Squatters, Flash sits down with me to reveal how squatters really operate, why most of...
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[Ep. 45] She loved him for two years. It was a romance scam.
Romance scams are the most expensive form of online dating fraud, and this one plays out like a true crime documentary with two victims instead of one. Gabby met a man on LinkedIn who was already connected to a former colleague of hers, so she assumed he was real. Over two years he asked for…
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[Ep. 44] She went to jail for nothing (Flock camera got it wrong)
Flock cameras sit at the end of ordinary neighborhood streets in thousands of American towns, and one of them read Lindsey Isaacs' license plate wrong. Seven months later, the 23-year-old was surrendering herself on eight felony counts tied to a crash that killed three people. She was nowhere…
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[Ep. 43] I survived Hurricane Katrina (here's what I learned)
In August 2005, I flew to New Orleans on a trip with my parents and ended up trapped downtown as Hurricane Katrina came ashore. I got my mom and dad onto the last flight out, then checked back into a hotel that promised it was the "model of hurricane preparedness." Within days, the food was gone,...
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[Ep. 42] Voicemail with no missed call? It's a scam
Voicemail with no missed call? That silent voicemail scam is how criminals confirm your phone number is real, and blocking the number will never stop it. A viewer named Mike started getting empty voicemails from numbers that never rang his phone. He blocked one. Twenty minutes later, another...
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[Ep. 41] This judge spent 16 years on the bench, one ruling ended it
Jennifer had never even had a speeding ticket. Then she posted on Facebook about the dirty water coming out of taps in Trinidad, Texas, and two police officers showed up at her front door with a felony warrant. She was handcuffed in her own front yard and held in the Navarro County Jail for 23...
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[Ep. 40] Hackers are sending fake birthday party invitations right now
A phishing email disguised as a party invitation is installing malware on PCs and it arrives from a name you already trust in your inbox. Baby shower. Wedding. Retirement party. These are the emails you've opened a hundred times without a second thought. But this phishing attack hides a remote...
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[Ep. 39] This humanoid robot hit a child (and it only gets worse)
Humanoid robot fails caught on camera, and these AI robots are not glitching safely in a lab. One kicks two men out of an office. One punches a stranger in a crowd with a senior citizen standing feet away. One goes into full freak-out mode while the engineers who built it run for the door, held...
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[Ep. 38] Your computer, car, and fridge are making MONEY off your screens (here's why)
Windows 11 ads, Samsung fridge ads, and pop-ups in your Jeep: you paid for all three devices, so why are they still selling to you? You own your computer. You own your fridge. You own your car. Yet all three keep interrupting you with ads on screens you already paid for. In this episode, I walk…
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[Ep. 37] This DMV scam is costing people thousands
An audience member named Todd got a text saying he owed the California DMV $160 and his license was about to be suspended. One problem: he hadn't lived in California for over ten years. So he sent it to Kurt with a simple question, is this real? What Kurt found hidden inside that one text reveals...
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[Ep. 36] The bank scam stealing your family's savings
Scam calls are emptying retirement accounts faster than ever, and the scammers behind them aren't who you think. This true crime look at financial fraud could protect your retirement and your family's future.Kurt sits down with Darius Kingsley, JPMorgan Chase's head of scam prevention, to pull…
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[Ep. 35] Mother arrested after a Facebook post about dirty water
When Jennifer Combs saw sewage-colored water pouring from her neighbors' faucets in Trinidad, Texas, she did what any good neighbor would do: she spoke up online. She made a Facebook post to gather information from residents who were silenced from speaking up about their water concerns. Days…
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[Ep. 34] Is that Social Security email in your inbox real?
Candace almost clicked a button that would have handed scammers her Social Security number, bank credentials, and her entire identity. The email looked completely official, but one tiny detail didn't add up, and Candace paused just long enough to forward it to Kurt. In this episode, Kurt walks...
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[Ep. 33] Is your insurance app tracking you right now?
Jan emailed Kurt with a question most of us have never thought to ask: why does her insurance app need her location, her health data, and her movement… all day, every day. Turns out, modern insurance apps have quietly turned your phone into a surveillance device, using something called telematics...
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[Ep. 32] Jury Duty scam stole $10,000 from Arizona woman
What happens when you miss jury duty? Like most normal people, Gale had no idea. She had just finished up work on her 70th birthday when she discovered a voicemail from an unknown number. The caller claimed to be an enforcement officer, informing her that if she didn’t pay the hefty $10,000 fine...
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[Ep. 31] How facial recognition put an innocent grandmother behind bars
A 50-year-old grandmother in Tennessee was babysitting when US Marshals showed up at her door with guns drawn. The charge: bank fraud in Fargo, North Dakota, more than a thousand miles away, in a state she had never set foot in. The only evidence? A facial recognition match from Clearview AI, run...
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[Ep. 30] SIM card swap scam: How hackers drain your bank account in minutes
Patricia lost service on her cell phone. The next morning, she was out thousands of dollars. In this episode, we break down a real-life example of how quick and vicious SIM-card swapping scandals can really be. We walk through: What SIM swap scams are and how they work Warning signs to look out…
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[Ep. 29] Fake phone numbers on Google are scamming people right now
Rosette needed to file a travel insurance claim, so she did what anyone would do, she Googled the phone number. Someone picked up immediately, sounded completely professional, and asked for her credit card and date of birth. It wasn't until the pricing felt off and a confirmation email didn't…
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[Ep. 28] Florida man loses $200K in PayPal Scam, then helps police catch scammer
An 85-year-old man receives what looks like a harmless PayPal refund email… and within days, he out $200,000. He was ashamed and lost. But instead of staying silent, he worked with the police to set up a sting operation, seeking at least partial justice for his misfortunes. In this episode, we...
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[Ep. 27] Your TV, doorbell, and car are spying on you... here’s what they know
You didn't hand over your life to big tech, but your smart devices did it for you. In this episode, Kurt breaks down the five most alarming privacy clauses buried inside the smart home gadgets most of us already own: your TV, your Ring doorbell, your Amazon Echo, and yes, even your car. The...
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[Ep. 26] She drove to the bank with a scammer on the phone… almost lost $15,000
Dorothy Rhode got a text that looked exactly like a legitimate Apple Pay fraud alert. She called the number in the message, and the man who answered already knew her name, her address, and which banks she used. He told her she'd been targeted by corrupt bank employees, that he was working with…
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[Ep. 25] Big Tech knows AI isn’t safe for kids, but they’re cashing in anyway
In this episode of Beyond Connected, we dive deep into the world of AI-powered toys and the risks they pose for children. AI companies insist their chatbots aren’t meant for kids, yet third-party developers are creating toys that put these chatbots directly into the hands of children. RJ Cross, a...
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[Ep. 24] Text Scams, Deepfakes & Outdated Computers: Your Biggest Cybersecurity Questions Answered
Today on Beyond Connected, we’re answering your biggest cybersecurity questions - from suspicious texts to deepfake scams and outdated computers. Are you unknowingly putting your personal data at risk? Let’s break it all down. Is this text message a scam? Here’s how to find out. Is a dedicated...
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[Ep. 23] Police thought she was a porch pirate… Then the Security Camera told the truth
In this episode of Beyond Connected, we speak with Chrisanna Elser, whose life took a shocking turn when a police officer knocked on her door and accused her of stealing a package from a nearby home. Lucky for her, she was the perfect person to fight this kind of case. Using footage from her dash...
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[Ep. 22] Donny Osmond performs with his AI younger self in Las Vegas
What would it feel like to perform a duet with your 14-year-old self? In this episode, we sit down with entertainment icon Donny Osmond to talk about the surreal experience of sharing the Las Vegas stage with an AI powered digital version of himself. Using archival photos, voice samples from his...
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[Ep. 21] Susan Powter: From "Stop the Insanity" fame to a tech-powered comeback
In this powerful episode of Beyond Connected, we sit down with wellness icon Susan Powter for one of the most raw and inspiring conversations we've ever had. After disappearing from the spotlight at the height of her fame, Susan opens up about financial collapse, exploitation, isolation, and...
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[Ep. 20] How online scams work w/ Coinbase's Chief Security Officer
Online scams are evolving fast, and everyday people are paying the price. In this episode, we invited Philip Martin, the Chief Security Officer at Coinbase, to chat about cybersecurity best practices and how to avoid the proliferation of scams online. We dig into how modern cybercrime actually...
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[Ep. 19] This school banned smartphones – the results stunned parents
What really happens when a school decides to take smartphones out of students' hands? In this episode, we sit down with an education leader who made a bold move 2 years ago: removing smartphones from the school day. What followed was a huge increased in student focus, connection, and a complete...
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[Ep. 18] Think you're safe from identity theft? 5 myths to rethink
Online scams are exploding and identity theft at an unprecedented rate. In this episode of Beyond Connected, I'm breaking down five common myths about identity theft and explaining how scammers easily manipulate people using personal data, technology, and psychological pressure. This conversation...
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[Ep. 17] Deepfake romance scam cost her mother $80,000 and her home
This episode is a warning for every family living in the age of AI. An elderly Southern California woman named Abigail was targeted by a ruthless cyber scammer using deepfake video and impersonation tactics. The scam was so convincing that she believed she was in a real relationship with Steve...
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[Ep. 16] Phone transfers, Facebook verification, antivirus, and dark web alerts
We've been getting some fantastic messages ever since we opened our call line a couple months back, so this week we're doing a voicemail box special! We cover a great variety of topics here: How do I transfer my photos and data to my new phone and I have no access to my old phone? How often…
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[Ep. 15] 10 wild new tech innovations you'll see in 2026
Many tech companies like to start off the year with exciting new product announcements, and 2026 is no different. Last week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, I was absolutely blown away by the latest and greatest in the tech world. This week on the show, I wanted to break down my...
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[Ep. 14] How AI is revolutionizing trucking
Trucking is a tough job. Driving 10+ hours a day by yourself through long stretches of empty highways. Being away from your family and friends for weeks at a time. It's no wonder that the trucking industry is facing some of the worst turnover rates in any sector. To make matters worse, trucking...
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[Ep. 13] Crypto scammers took this man's entire life savings
Many folks think they'd never fall for a malicious financial scam, but the reality is that these bad actors are becoming more and more adept at emotionally manipulating their victims. On this week's episode, I sat down with Joe Allen, a disabled man out of Connecticut who fell victim to a vicious...
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[Ep. 12] Got new smart devices? Here's how to protect them
Happy holidays from the CyberGuy team! If you're a regular listener of the podcast and/or reader of our newsletter, chances are you got some fancy new tech gadgets for the holidays! It can be easy to get wrapped up in all of the fun new features and entertaining apps these devices have to offer,...
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[Ep. 11] AI Toys Exposed: What parents need to know
Wouldn't your niece or nephew like a cuddly teddy bear that could also tell them a bedtime story? That's the idea behind a flood of new AI toys. Powered by ChatGPT, they can have full conversations with your loved ones. So what's the issue? Well as Researcher R.J. Cross explains, there are quite…
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[Ep. 10] Top 10 Inventions of 2025
2025 was an incredibly diverse and exciting year for technological innovation, so for this week's episode I wanted to highlight 10 of my favorite inventions. Whether you're an aspiring tennis player looking for a high-tech way to level up your game or a water sports enthusiast looking for the…
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[Ep. 9] The humanoid robot that is too real to believe
A couple of big stories caught my eye this week and I wanted to focus on them for this week's show. For starters, a new report from NordPass revealed the 10 most commonly used passwords today and it was frankly a little crazy to see that so many people are still using such basic passwords! I…
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[Ep. 8] 5 holiday scams to look out for this season
It's sad to say, but the holiday season is an incredibly active time for scammers and fraudsters out there. More people are buying products online and sending and receiving packages than at any other time of the year, and that means that your vulnerability is multiplied. In this week's episode, I...
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[Ep. 7] Clear your phone, stay safer online, and avoid these new scams
Our mailbag is already chock full of questions, so we decided to dive into some more listener questions this week! First, I wanted to touch on an exciting new piece of legislation on the table in Ohio that could create some helpful regulation for AI. Then we dig into the big questions! Is your...
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[Ep. 6] CyberGuy answers top data security questions
This week, I wanted to set aside some time to answer some high-priority questions from our readers and listeners. How can I safely charge my phone in public places like airports? How do I avoid the new strain of sophisticated caller ID spoofing scams? How do I keep spam out of my email inbox in...
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[Ep. 5] Will ChatGPT Replace Your Doctor? A Beverly Hills Cardiologist Weighs In
The first time I visited Dr. Ilan Kedan, I was completely blown away. His office in Beverly Hills is borderline futuristic, and I had 5 million questions to ask him right off the bat. How is AI influencing medical practice in the US? Is ChatGPT going to replace medical care for any number of...
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[Ep. 4] How One Aquatic Vet Uses Advanced Tech to Heal Fish
There are vets that specialize in pet fish?! When it comes to crazy-sounding jobs, Dr. Christina Dover of Aquatic Pet Vet takes the cake. With her specialty vet practice, she services a wide variety of pet fish in Southern California. In this exclusive interview, she walks us through the advanced...
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[Ep. 3]: Beyond the VR Headset - A Grandmother's Warning for Every Parent
As much as I appreciate the ways in which technology enriches our lives, I also strongly believe that if we don't keep a close eye on what these tech companies are doing behind-the-scenes, we're in trouble. Today on the show, I talked with Kim W., a grandmother from Kansas whose grandson was...
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[Ep. 2] CyberGuy Uncovers Genius Travel Tips and Smart Home Upgrades You'll Want Now
For our first in-person episode, I knew I wanted to bring in an expert. But I also knew I needed someone who'd be fun to hang out with for an hour. David "The Miles Guy" Fleming checks both boxes, and I'm super excited for you all to dig into this engaging, educational chat. Does airline status...
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Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuyAward-winning journalist, investor and innovatorhttp://www.cyberguy.comKurt has a deep love of technology that makes life better. Best known as “Kurt the CyberGuy,” Kurt Knutsson created the largest syndicated tech lifestyle franchise on television. As a trusted source, Kurt’s unique insider access to major tech launches and industry visionaries has helped earn him two Emmy Awards and a Golden Mic.Kurt lives between home in California and NYC where he is also the chief tech contributor on Fox News & Fox Business networks beginning his mornings on Fox & Friends.
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