Security

You don’t own a Ring doorbell. Your face is in the database anyway.

Split screen: person walking past neighbor’s house with facial recognition overlay vs. close-up of Ring doorbell camera.

He leaked secrets from inside a human trafficking scam compound. Then he had to escape alive.

A computer engineer gets lured to a “job” in Laos. What follows: 40 days of espionage, beatings and one of the most harrowing escapes you’ll read this year.

The malware your antivirus can’t see and the AI making 560,000 new viruses every day

Kim Komando reveals why AI-generated malware is beating free antivirus software, the dark web marketplace selling viruses for $100/month and the symptoms that mean your computer is already infected.

The grocery store is watching you: How ‘smart shelves’ track your face and every move

The Current unmasks the surveillance pricing and hidden cameras taking over Kroger and Walmart aisles. Discover the smart shelf tech that uses facial recognition to detect your age and gender while tracking exactly how long you hesitate in front of a product. Learn why the FTC is investigating these digital tags and find out how to stop the data harvest.

The eBay mafia: How tech executives tried to silence a newsletter with psychological torture

A bloody pig mask and live cockroaches were just the beginning. The Current exposes the disturbing true story of eBay executives who launched a campaign of psychological terror against a small publication. From anonymous threats to federal prison time, discover how a Fortune 500 giant tried to crush the truth.

The unsubscribe trap: Why that one click makes you a bigger target

Kim Komando scouts the hidden risks of hitting unsubscribe on junk mail. Learn why one in 644 of these links is a trap designed to steal your data and how to use built-in email safety tools to stay protected.

Why your credit freeze isn’t enough to stop identity theft

A credit freeze blocks new accounts, but it won’t alert you when criminals open bank accounts or take out payday loans in your name. Kim Komando explains why layers of protection are the only way to save yourself 300 hours of cleanup stress.

Your car is a privacy nightmare on wheels

Automakers are selling your private driving habits to hike your insurance premiums. The Current exposes the car brands failing privacy tests and shows you how to wipe your data before you sell.

Stop Wi-Fi sharing: How to fix your router right now

The Current reveals how AI is turning your home router into a neighborhood spy. Kim Komando exposes the secret networks and shows you the 10-minute fix to take back your privacy today.

80% of data breaches start here: The most common passwords of 2025

The Current shows how AI is helping hackers crack passwords in seconds. Kim Komando breaks down the top 20 list, from “skibidi” to “admin,” and explains how your security habits make you a target for AI-powered data breaches.

Do I really need a VPN? Kim Komando debunks 3 major myths

Think you have nothing to hide? Think again. Kim Komando explains why ISPs are legally allowed to sell your private data, even the medical symptoms you type into AI. Learn how to close your digital blinds and save money on travel.

Is your phone spying on you? 7 warning signs Kim Komando says to check now

Think spyware is only for billionaires? Think again. Kim Komando breaks down the 7 red flags of a phone infection, from battery drain to weird texts. Plus, get the latest on AI scammers deepfaking priests, Samsung’s new guilt-trip features and why couples are letting ChatGPT name their babies.

The great lobster heist: How a digital con stole dinner

Criminals used a tiny typo in an email address to steal $400,000 worth of lobster. Read this warning from The Current on how to stop digital impersonators from stealing your assets.

The fourth credit freeze you missed: A security guide from The Current

I put together a quick reference with the links to all four agencies, their phone numbers, and what to expect when you freeze.

Your package isn’t missing: A guide to AI delivery scams from The Current

Scammers are using AI to send perfect-looking package notices timed right before Christmas.

Passwords are toast: A guide to passkeys from The Current

Passkeys are changing everything online.

The $5 billion lie: Why ‘Incognito’ isn’t keeping you safe

I’ve been telling you for years that your browser’s private mode is about as private as getting naked in a room with glass walls. Now we finally have proof, straight from the source. Google settled a $5 billion lawsuit accusing them of tricking millions of people into believing Incognito mode made them invisible online. Spoiler: […]

Free gift in the mail? It’s a scam

Ever get a weird Amazon box and think it’s a gift? Think again.

They found a match on 23andMe and wanted money

Turns out DNA tests don’t just tell you you’re 3% Viking; they might also come with surprise lawsuits.

Smart ways to handle all the holiday deliveries

Getting ready for the avalanche of packages? This guide will keep you out of delivery limbo.