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Lately, I’ve had way too many calls on my shows from people who have lost thousands (sometimes hundreds of thousands) to scams. These are so cleverly evil, it’s like Ocean’s Eleven but starring a dude with three Instagram followers and a ChatGPT subscription. Last chance to enter to win $500 in giveaway. Enter now!You see, we’re way past scam emails from sketchy Nigerian princes. Today’s scams are slick, personalized and powered by scary-good tech like AI voice cloning and deepfakes. And yep, people fall for them every single day.DON’T SCAM YOURSELF WITH THE TRICKS HACKERS DON’T WANT ME TO SHAREHere are today’s scummy front-runners, plus how to protect your cash, pride and sanity: Scam calls – employing things like AI voice clones – are becoming all too common these days. (Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images)1. The AI voice cloneThis one’s horrifying because it sounds like someone you trust. Scammers grab a clip of your child’s, spouse’s, boss’ voice from social media, podcasts or even your voicemail.Then they call your mom, your grandpa, your partner: “Hi, it’s me. I’m in big trouble. I need money. Don’t tell anyone.” It’s not them. It’s AI. And it works because it feels real. Anthony in Los Angeles was deceived by scammers who used AI to replicate his son’s voice. Believing his son was in distress, Anthony transferred $25,000 to the fraudsters.If you get a call like this, call or text the person. Try someone they live or work with.IF YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT THESE VIDEO TOOLS, YOU’RE ALREADY BEHIND 2. ‘Your bank account’s frozen’You get a text or call from your “bank,” and the number looks legit. They say your account is locked due to suspicious activity and you need to confirm your info.Stop right there. That link? Fake. The person on the phone? Also fake. Charles in Iowa lost over $300,000. Always open your bank’s app or type the web address in yourself. Never tap the link they send. Phony claims of frozen bank accounts and crypto-crazy online “friends” are other ways scammers have found to cause financial grief. (iStock)3.  Crypto investment ‘friend’This starts on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn. Someone friends you, chats you up, gains your trust, then casually mentions they’re making a fortune in crypto.They even offer to show you how. Suddenly you’re handing over money or access to a wallet, and poof, it’s gone. A couple in Georgia lost $800,000 after falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam. Just because someone’s friendly doesn’t mean they’re honest.Don’t fall for a stranger friending you on social media. If you’re lonely, volunteer somewhere.THE $40K SCAM THAT ALMOST GOT ME + 3 MORE SPREADING NOW4. Gold bar scamYou get a call from someone claiming to be with the FBI or your bank’s fraud team. They say your money’s at risk, and you need to withdraw it, convert it into gold bars and turn it over for “safekeeping.”A 72-year-old retiree from New Hampshire was scammed into purchasing $3.1 million worth of gold bars and turned it over to the scammer. Yes, it sounds insane, but it’s happening, and people are losing everything. Come on, you know that real law enforcement doesn’t operate this way. Calls claiming you need to convert money to gold are an out-there, but real, threat. (JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images)5. Vet emergencyA neighbor’s crying. Your dog’s been hit by a car. They rushed your fur baby to the vet and paid the bill. You owe them $1,200. But wait … your pup is fine, snoring on the couch. You’ve been pet-shamed into Venmoing a scammer.If any of this sounds familiar, your gut is whispering danger or you’re not sure what might be happening in a situation, reach out to me. I’ll help you figure out what’s real and what’s a scam. Better to ask than get burned. I won’t judge you, I promise.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPGet tech-smarter on your scheduleAward-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.Copyright 2025, WestStar Multimedia Entertainment. All rights reserved.

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Chilling Prophecies of a Catastrophic Pacific Mega-tsunami in July-August, 2025

‘Tis the season of prophecies; about monster tsunamis leaving a trail of devastation across multiple countries located along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Two different women psychics – one from Thailand and another from Japan – have revealed bone-chilling prophecies about a Pacific mega-tsunami that could originate somewhere between Japan and the Philippines, and inflict catastrophic damage. While one of them said that it could occur anytime in July or August of 2025, the other was more specific: the date that she saw very clearly in her precognitive dream was July 2025. 
Why should we take these prophecies seriously, one might wonder? Aren’t there enough instances of prophecies of doom and destruction that have failed miserably? Well, yes, but these two psychics are very different. Their track record of accuracy is so surreal that it would put any Baba Vanga to shame. It is only because of the language barrier that they are not as widely known or celebrated outside of their home countries. In fact, many tourists from East Asia have already paid heed to their warnings and canceled their travel plans to Japan, Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries this summer. The word has now got out to the rest of the world through YouTube and other social media channels, and that is how I came to know about it as well.

When I started digging a bit deeper in order to get to the “real information” about these prophecies, I realized that most of the original sources were YouTube videos and interviews in the Chinese, Thai, and Japanese languages. The videos that were being made in English contained scant and often incorrect information, and left out a lot of the relevant details that I was interested in. So I did a lot of YouTube research to identify the genuine and informative videos, and used YouTube’s auto-translate feature to jot down the information. And, of course, I had to make minor grammatical adjustments to the text in order to make it reader-friendly.
Mor Plai, the Thai Prophet
Let’s start with the fortune teller from Bangkok who calls herself Mor Plai, but whose real name is Navaracha Pinitlokakorn. She is a doctorate, and, after she acquired the gift of prophecy sometime around the year 2010, she made some uncannily accurate predictions about major events, which gave her celebrity status in Thailand. Since then, she has been frequently interviewed by Thai TV channels and newspapers. However, it was only after she had accurately predicted the recent Myanmar earthquake that she turned into an internet sensation, and people all over East Asia frantically tried to find out more information about her life and her prophecies. 

Mor Plai, in a recent interview with Woody’s live broadcast

The most informative video about Mor Plai’s life and prophecies was published in the Chinese language by a popular YouTuber named Wen Zhao. In his video titled, “Thai female prophet: 95 days left before the 2025 global catastrophe, the way it will happen is chilling” (published April 27, 2025), he refers to Mor Plai as “Pura” or “Mor Pura”. In Thailand, the generic term for a fortune teller is “Mor Pra” (or “Mor Doo”), which could be why Wen Zhao used the term “Mor Pura” to refer to her. Initially, this caused me some confusion because I could not find any famous Thai fortune teller named “Mor Pura” using Google search, and it was only after using some more keyword-based searches that I figured out that the name she went by was Mor Plai. 
Now that the little confusion about the name has been cleared up, let me share some of the interesting stuff that Wen Zhao said about Mor Plai’s bizarre childhood experiences, how she acquired her special prophetic abilities, some of her amazing predictions till date that have come true, and what she foresees for the future. 
“Pura is very different from the prophet that everyone imagines. She looks like an ordinary Thai modern girl. She will post all kinds of beautiful photos on her social media platform…Pura claims that she has had psychic abilities since she was a child. In 2014, Pura was interviewed by Thairath Talk, a TV station under Thairath Newspaper, one of the largest media in Thailand…Pura said that, since she was a child, she was able to see spirit beings that other people couldn’t see. Sometimes they were ghosts, and sometimes they were gods. But she had assumed that everyone else must be seeing these entities as well, just as she was…
Opposite Pura’s house was an abandoned house, which looked empty from the outside. But little Pura could see people coming in and out from time to time. During these times, little Pura would stand under the eaves of her house and wave and say hello to these people, but they usually ignored little Pura. Family and friends thought that little Pura was a strange girl, for they would see her waving and saying hello to the empty air. But they felt that she was just being childish or naughty, and did not give it much importance. 

One day, Pura saw a strange old man walking out of the abandoned house. As usual, Pura waved to him. This time, the old man also waved to Pura. Little Pura was very happy, and she ran across the street to talk to the old man. Pura’s family and neighbors were unnerved to see her standing alone in the front yard of the abandoned house, dancing and talking to herself, and laughing from time to time. Everyone thought that the little girl must have finally gone crazy. The family hurried to take Pura back home, but Pura struggled and refused, saying that she was playing games with her uncle…Some of the neighbors got curious and went into the abandoned house to check. They were shocked to find an old man’s body in the house. While the adults were panicking, little Pura ran into the house, pointed at the body, and said that it was this uncle who was playing with her. 
From then on, the news spread in the neighborhood that little Pura could interact with ghosts, and no child dared to come to her house to play. Of course, no one dared to bully her, either. As Pura grew up, she realized that she could not only see spirits, but also different gods. She even saw the Hindu god Krishna and communicated with him. When Pura told her family about these things, her parents were shocked and scared…So, when she was a teenager, her parents took her to see a psychiatrist. Pura passed all the tests, and the doctor told her parents that Pura was not mentally ill. While her parents were relieved to hear this, they also warned their daughter that, in the future, she was not to blurt out what she had seen in front of outsiders. As a result, the older Pura grew, the fewer friends she had, and the more she kept her special abilities a secret.
But a change occurred when Pura was about 20 years old. A spirit who looked like Yama, the King of the Underworld in Buddhism (and Hinduism), came into contact with Pura and taught her how to read faces and tell fortunes. He also gave her the ability to predict the future, and the spirit asked her to use the name “Mor Pura”. After that, Pura began to tell fortunes for people around her and would occasionally post her predictions for the coming year on her social media channel. 

Yama, the Lord of the Underworld and the judge of the dead, in a Chinese Temple.

The scope of her predictions is wide, ranging from politics, economy and society, to natural disasters. Pura calls herself the “medium of the gods” because, every time, before something big happens, the gods come to tell her about it, sometimes using voice and sometimes with the help of images. Some pictures appear very clear to her, while others are blurry. Although Pura does not understand some of the information she receives, she feels that her duty is to be a faithful messenger to convey the will of God. So, she simply says what she has heard or seen.
It so happened that, in 2014, Thairath Newspaper started its own multimedia platform called Thairath Talk. In order to attract viewers, it invited various people to interview. Mor Pura was also chosen. The program team wanted to do a simple interview, but Pura did not follow the guidelines and talked about her predictions for the future in the program. She made two strange predictions. The first was that a major aviation accident would happen in Southeast Asia, which would shock the world. The strangest thing about this accident would be that it would be a mysterious disappearance without any clear clues. Before the reporter could come to his senses, Pura made a second prediction. She said that she saw a boat carrying children, which would disappear at sea…

Just two months later, both of her predictions came true. In March 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 mysteriously disappeared on its way to Beijing. More than ten years have passed and it is still missing. And then, in April 2014, a Korean passenger and cargo ferry named Sewol sank. Sewol is a 6825-ton ferry. On the morning of the 16th, it sank while carrying passengers and cargo from Incheon to Jeju Island. A total of 780 passengers and crew members died, including 250 high school students. It was, indeed, a ship full of children. This was the worst maritime accident in South Korea’s history. It attracted great attention not only in South Korea but also around the world. Only then did the audience suddenly realize that Pura was, indeed, a prophet. 

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a few months before it disappeared. Source: Wikimedia Commons

The Sewol ferry disaster of April 2014. Source: YouTube

From then on, many media outlets came to interview her. But Pura did not accept interviews every time. She would only show up when something big was about to happen. In June 2015, Pura made another shocking statement when she was interviewed by “Women’s Magazine”. She looked at a map on the wall and pointed her finger towards the location of Malaysia. Talking about the possibility of a disaster in Malaysia, she pointed to Kuala Lampur, the capital of Malaysia, saying that a famous building in the city would catch fire. Around 20 days later, a fire broke out on a small hill called Bukit Aman in Kuala Lampur. The building that caught fire happened to be the headquarters of the Royal Malaysia Police. So, this matter became the focus of new reports for several consecutive days. Pura’s accurate prediction shocked the Thais yet again…

Fire at the Malaysia Police Headquarters, Bukit Aman, in 2014. Source: theborneopost.com

In the second half of 2024, Pura was interviewed by Thairath Talk again, and in course of the discussions she suddenly said that, a few months later, probably between March and April 2025, an earthquake would occur in the Myanmar area, and would affect the northern part of Thailand, but the impact would not be great. After saying this, she paused, thought for a while, and added, “Bangkok will be affected by the earthquake, and the buildings will shake.” The host didn’t quite believe this when he heard this. He looked at Pura with suspicion because earthquakes are not common in Thailand…But an earthquake occurred in Myanmar in March 2025 and many high-rise buildings in Bangkok also shook. These scenes confirmed Pura’s prediction, and everyone was shocked…

The collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok after the 2025 Myanmar earthquake. Source: Wikimedia Commons

In April 2025, Pura appeared again. She first appeared on the popular talk show of GMM, the largest entertainment media group of Thailand, and then on the live broadcast room of Woody, a well-known Thai host. In both shows, Pura made even more terrifying predictions. Let’s look at them one by one. Let’s start with Pura’s prediction on the GMM program. She said that, before August 2025, that is, from June to July, a province in Thailand that begins with K or Kai should pay attention. It will be affected by floods, but this flood is not caused by rainfall, but by the fluctuations of the sea or the earth. In other words, a disaster like a tsunami will occur, and tsunamis are caused by earthquakes. This statement shocked all Thais. The word tsunami also reminded all Thai netizens of the tragic consequences of the 2004 tsunami, and they couldn’t help but shudder…

Pura explained the disaster more clearly in the live broadcast room of host Woody. Pura said that this was almost like a global disaster. The volcano is about to erupt. The places Thai people like to travel to would be affected, and tourists would die. To be specific, it would be Sashimi (i.e., Japan) and Indonesia. Sashimi means “raw fish,” and Japan is famous for eating raw fish. Japan is also a favorite tourist destination for Thais. Pura said that there is a ring of volcanoes on the seabed that had been dormant for a long time. The big one has not exploded yet. The smaller volcanoes will erupt first, followed by the big one, which will cause a tsunami.”

With that, we come to the end of Wen Zhao’s narration of Mor Plai’s bizarre life and remarkable prophetic powers, and needless to say, he has done an excellent job of pulling together information from many different sources to give us an illuminating account of this enigmatic Thai psychic. The account is also quite accurate, since I have listened to many YouTube interviews of Mor Plai where she essentially repeated the same things. The unreal accuracy of her prophecies so far is quite amazing to say the least, which kind of gives you an uneasy feeling of inevitability about her tsunami prediction in the July-August timeframe this year. 
There’s one correction that I would like to make to Wen Zhao’s presentation. Wen Zhao said that, according to Mor Plai, the undersea volcanic eruption and tsunami will occur “before August 2025, that is, from June to July”. That is not entirely correct.  In the GMM interview, she had said that the tsunami will occur “by August”, by which she meant, “by the end of August.” We can be certain of this, because on Woody’s live broadcast she spelt it out even more precisely: “The time is in July and August,” she told Woody. 
As Wen Zhao mentioned, once netizens realized that Mor Plai had successfully predicted the Myanmar earthquake, she became eagerly sought after by social media podcasters. In an interview with a Chinese YouTube channel published on April 12, 2025, Mor Plai was forthcoming about some of her childhood experiences. When asked what kind of spirits she used to see as a child, she replied, 

“When I was a child I saw many spirits. For example, there were some spirits under some lamp posts, some were wearing school uniforms, and some were in different colors, either black or white, and their eyes were either black or white. I saw many, many of these…sometimes spirits asked me for help but I could not do it when I was a child.” 

When asked to describe how the King of the Underworld, Yama, (who taught her how to read faces and tell fortunes) looked like, she replied, “When you first see him, he appears very big, and you will feel very hot because there are a lot of fires around him.” So, “big and fiery” seems to be the keywords. Not surprising, because in many sacred texts we find that, whenever a person gets a vision of God, he seems to appear enveloped in flames. For instance, when the Hebrew prophet Ezekiel saw Yahweh on the throne above the cherubs, he saw a human-like figure, glowing like fire, and enveloped in a brilliant light. (Ezekiel 1.26 28) 

Regarding the mysterious disappearance of Flight 370, when she was asked if there was any chance it may be found later, she said, 

“The Golden Triangle (possibly referring to the Bermuda Triangle), the mysterious delta, some of the aura and magnetic field of the mysterious delta changed, causing it to fall…many years later, they may see its wreckage, but not the entire thing. The people inside are no longer here. All you will see is the wreckage of the plane. This may happen in another forty or fifty years.” 

While some people may feel hopeful to know that the wreckage of Flight 370 might be found some day, if you are one of those who had expected that all the passengers will walk out of a time portal without aging a single day in all those years, you are likely to be disappointed.
In a video published by the YouTube channel Kiinthailand in the Thai language on March 30, just a few days after the Myanmar quake on March 28, Mor Plai was asked how she had known that the disaster would occur. Mor Plai replied, 

“The earthquake was more serious than I had expected. At the time of making the prophecy, I saw a map of Thailand, and around Bangkok there were multiple branching cracks. That’s why I made the prophecy. I also saw images of buildings collapsing, but I thought they were in Burma (Myanmar).” She went on to add that Bangkok will experience aftershocks in 2025, and this is just the beginning.

In an interview with the YouTube channel CD Chai published on April 7, Mor Plai clarified that she acts as a “spokesperson” of the spirit realm. This is what she said: 

“When I first mentioned the earthquake (Myanmar), it was not directly related to this matter…it was just a conversation. We just continued to talk and continued to visit (other topics) and then I accidentally said it. I can hear some whispers. I tell everyone what I hear, and say it in the gentlest way. It often says it. It often repeats. I have to say it because I act as a spokesperson. If I don’t speak out, I am afraid of being scolded. I was afraid of being scolded at that time.”

I found this really interesting. I can’t recall any other channel or medium saying that he or she is afraid of being scolded by spirits. It almost sounds like a family. But how exactly do the spirits scold her? What if they come down too hard on her and she starts feeling sad or depressed? Would it be a good idea for her to go to a psychiatrist and say, “My spirit family is acting unusually mean with me”? I would really like to be able to chat with her one day about these things.

In this video published by the YouTube channel Kiinthailand on April 3, we can listen to what Mor Plai had actually said in the GMM and Woody interviews, following the successful prediction of the Myanmar quake. During the GMM interview, she had made additional predictions: “During the Water Sprinkling Festival (i.e., Songkran Festival from April 13-15) this year, there will be flooding and fire accidents.” And when the host asked, “How can there be rain in summer?” she replied, “It’s going to rain!” 
And guess what? That’s exactly what happened. There was heavy rain in Bangkok during the Songkran festival, and a flash flood in Chiang Mai washed away the temporary furniture set up by the food vendors along the riverbank. However, no tourists were injured in this incident, since they had left by then, thanks to an early warning. Once again, Mor Plai does not cease to amaze with her incredible predictions.
Mor Plai had made another interesting prediction during the GMM interview. She said that one of the buildings in Bangkok, which had been damaged by the recent earthquake, will collapse. But she did not specify which building it is, and when exactly it will collapse. “It’s the damaged building. It will collapse. Everyone is running out again from that building. It’s a big building. The interior space is empty. I feel this building is not for people to live in.” On Woody’s live broadcast, she continued on this theme. Regarding the future of Bangkok, she said, 

“Wealthy people who live in tall buildings will sell their residence and relocate to different places. The tall buildings will start having problems, and later it will not be possible to sell these flats, and they will be discarded. Government offices may be relocated to other provinces. Stay away from tall buildings. Many people in Bangkok will quit their jobs and move to other provinces. There will be many foreigners taking over their jobs. People from Burma, Laos, Cambodia etc. The Thai economy shall face severe problems.”

One can imagine that if a person living in a Bangkok high-rise listens to these scary predictions, he might start shivering and trembling long before the next earthquakes arrive. Mor Plai is clearly foreseeing a lot of difficulty for Thailand in the coming years, and, understandably, the Thais who follow her prophecies could be feeling jittery. If her dire prediction about the volcanic eruptions and tsunamis in July-August also materializes, it could, potentially, trigger a sell-off in the real estate market in Bangkok. Those of you who are reading this – don’t get conned into buying a high-rise apartment in Bangkok at throwaway prices right now.
Let me touch upon one final apocalyptic prediction made by Mor Plai, which reminded me of some of the prophetic utterings of Edgar Cayce. More than ten years ago, on a Woody broadcast, Plai had made a stunning prophecy about a global apocalypse in the coming decades that would completely alter the geological profile of our planet. She said,

“In another 78 years, the map of the Earth will be completely changed. There will be very little land left. There may be less than a third of the land left.”

In a reading given in 1934, Edgar Cayce had said that large portions of many continents would sink under the oceans in the period from ’58 to ’98, which, as I have argued in my book Yuga Shift, refers to the period from 2058 to 2098. 

“As to the changes physical again: The earth will be broken up in the western portion of America. The greater portion of Japan must go into the sea. The upper portion of Europe will be changed as in the twinkling of an eye. Land will appear off the east coast of America. There will be the upheavals in the Arctic and in the Antarctic that will make for the eruption of volcanoes in the Torrid areas, and there will be shifting then of the poles – so that where there has been those of a frigid or the semi-tropical will become the more tropical, and moss and fern will grow. And these will begin in those periods in ’58 to ’98, when these will be proclaimed as the periods when His light will be seen again in the clouds. (Reading 3976-15, January 19, 1934)

The fact that Cayce had prophesied that the “greater portion of Japan must go into the sea” and there will be “the eruption of volcanoes in the Torrid areas,” brings additional context to Mor Plai’s prediction of a volcanic eruption and tsunami close to Japan. A lot of things seem to be adding up and falling into place, and the eerie alignment in prophetic utterings across centuries, in combination with the ongoing changes in the environment, geopolitics and human consciousness, is making it increasingly evident that we are now living in the times of the greatest shift in recorded human history. 
What makes Mor Plai’s prediction even more ominous is that an almost exact scenario was foreseen by a clairvoyant Japanese manga artist named Ryo Tatsuki in one of her precognitive dreams. And the date that she saw clearly in her dream for this mega disaster was July 2025!
The Prophecies of Ryo Tatsuki
Ryo Tatsuki is a Japanese manga artist who has been having vivid, precognitive dreams since she was young, starting sometime in the 1980s. Her dreams varied from mundane, private matters to incidents of global importance. For years, she kept notes and made sketches of her dreams in her “dream diary”. Then she began to notice a pattern. Some of her dreams came true, maybe days, months or even years later. Later, she realized that her dreams came true at times that are multiples of 5: such as after 5 days, 15 days, 5 years, 15 years, and so on.
In 1999, she published a manga book titled “The Future I Saw”. The comic book contained illustrations of 15 precognitive dreams that she had between 1980 and 1995, with brief notes in the margins. At first, her book received a lukewarm response. After all, by the time the book was published in 1999, many of her dreams had already come true. People are more interested in predictions about the future, and not about events that have already happened. 

The 1999 edition of Ryo Tatsuki’s manga, “The Future I Saw”

But things changed dramatically after Japan was hit by the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. Some people remembered that, on the cover of her book, Ryo Tatsuki had included the phrase, “A great disaster will occur in March 2011”. That immediately sparked off a nationwide interest in her book, and it flew off the shelves. People began to dig into her older predictions and found a few others that matched up with major events. However, some of her dreams related to mundane matters or were too cryptic to be interpreted. 

The date 3.2011 is mentioned on the cover of Tatsuki’s book

The reason why Ryo Tatsuki’s dream prophecies have once again come into the limelight is because, in the year 2021, Tatsuki came out with a reprint of her manga, in which she added a new, terrifying prediction: a catastrophic undersea volcanic eruption would occur somewhere between Japan and the Philippines in July 2025, which would make the ocean boil and trigger a tsunami three times larger than the one in 2011. She believes that Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia and the Northern Mariana Islands will be in the direct path of this immensely destructive wave, although many other countries are likely to be affected as well. She wrote in the book, “The future version of me said: ‘It’s not over. The real beginning is from 2025.'”
I became aware of Ryo Tatsuki’s work while researching Mor Plai. In the comments section of the videos, many people said how the tsunami prediction made by Mor Plai was remarkably aligned with what Ryo Tatsuki had seen in her dreams. Once again, I had to hunt down the informative videos, which were mostly in Japanese or Chinese, and I used YouTube’s auto-translate feature to note the interesting points. If I were to recommend a video in English, I would say this one contains the most detailed information about the prophecies of Ryo Tatsuki that have already come true. However, when it comes to the new prophecy about the disaster of July 2025, I will refer to a different source when I get to it. 
Here’s a summary of what I managed to find out about the prophecies of Ryo Tatsuki that have already materialized and have been included in her 1999 manga, “The Future I Saw”.
1. Freddie Mercury’s Death (1991)
Tatsuki had a lucid dream on November 24, 1976, when she saw a clear image of Freddie Mercury dying while performing on stage. She took note of the dream, but at the time, she did not think much of it, of course. Freddie Mercury passed away on November 24, 1991, exactly 15 years later. That was when Tatsuki started taking her dreams a little more seriously and began to think that maybe these dreams are precognitive.
2. Princess Diana’s death (1997)
In 1992, Tatsuki had a dream in which she was walking down a long corridor inside a palace. At the end of the hallway hung a portrait of a blonde woman holding a baby. The name written on the painting was “Diana”. In her diary, she drew the lady who appeared in her dream and scribbled a note, “Diana? Died?” 5 years later, Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris.
3. 1995 Kobe Earthquake
In January 1995, Tatsuki had a dream in which an old man led her to a place with cracked ground, and she got the feeling that it was the city of Kobe. She jotted the dream down, thinking that something might happen there later. 15 days later, the Great Hanshin earthquake struck Kobe on January 17, 1995, resulting in over 5000 deaths, and the city was left in ruins. It was Japan’s second-deadliest earthquake of the 20th century.

A collapsed expressway after the 1995 Kobe earthquake. Source: Wikimedia Commons 

4. 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami
On the cover of her 1999 manga “The Future I Saw”, Tatsuki had written, “A great disaster will occur in March 2011”. Almost like clockwork, the devastating undersea Tohoku earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011. The enormous waves devastated Japan’s coastline, killing nearly 20,000 people and causing the meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear plant. This 9.1 earthquake was the most powerful ever recorded in Japan. In the Sendai area of Japan, the tsunami waves traveled at 700 km/h and reached up to 10 km inland. More than 100 evacuation sites were washed away by the waves. 

The city of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, was almost entirely destroyed by the 2011 tsunami. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

5. Covid-19 Pandemic (2020)
Tatsuki’s 1999 manga contained a prediction about a virus causing global disruption in the year 2020. One of her entries stated that, “in 25 years, an unknown virus will come in 2020, disappear after peaking in April, and appear again 10 years later.” This is an obvious reference to the COVID-19 virus, and her timing of the event is eerily accurate as well, for it was around April 2020 that many countries started experiencing their first wave.
Now we come to the more interesting part – the prophecies of Ryo Tatsuki that are yet to pass. The one about the July 2025 tsunami was included in the reprint edition of the manga that came out in 2021. She also has a prophecy about an earthquake and a tsunami that could occur between June and September 2026. This was mentioned in the 1999 edition of the book itself.

The 2021 reprint edition of “The Future I Saw” has the date 7.2025 on the cover.

While searching around for an informative video that would explain the newly included prophecy about the July 2025 mega-tsunami, I came across this YouTube video titled, The prophetic dream manga “The Future I Saw”, what’s the catastrophe that will happen in July 2025? This was published on a Japanese YouTube channel called the Naokiman Show on October 3, 2021, just one day after the new edition of Tatsuki’s manga came out. Interestingly, the podcaster personally knows Ryo Tatsuki and had a conversation with her about her new precognitive dream. So, the explanation in this video is about as informative and authentic as it can possibly get. Here’s what he said:

“I was able to meet up with her (Ryo Tatsuki) a few times and got to hear her stories. Just yesterday, on October 2nd, a new comic book about her dreams were published. Tatsuki san (“san” is a common honorific suffix in Japanese) says that she still sees precognitive dreams, and all of her dreams are recorded in her dream diary. Tatsuki san has shared with us her new dreams, which might come into reality….
Tatsuki san had travelled to India in the past (in 1998), and her experience on this trip became the turning point in her life. I will explain in detail later, but she saw this particular dream in India. Using her expression directly…” You know how bubbles come up when you’re stirring a thick soup, right?” She saw that in a vision of the Pacific Ocean near Japan. It was bubbling up. It was hard for her to understand what it meant. Did it indicate an explosion? Or maybe a submarine eruption?
Surprisingly, Tatsuki san recently saw the same dream again (July 5, 2021). The same thing happened, but this time with two dragons in the area. And a date was clearly indicated in this dream. July 2025. In her dream, Tatsuki san was looking down on the earth, and the patterns on the below image shows the two dragons she saw. It was like seeing the earth with Google Earth, and there was a sudden eruption in the water between Japan and the Philippines. This caused waves to spread out in all directions, causing huge tsunamis hitting the Pacific Rim…

However, this is not the end of Tatsuki san’s dream. In her dream, the submarine eruption not only triggered tsunami waves but pushed the lands to rise, resulting in the lands of Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines to be connected as one big land. I know, it’s hard to understand. But she said that an island emerged from the ocean floor, which connected all the lands…
Tatsuki san says that she sees a bright future. People are not depressed from the disaster, but were cooperating to create a stable future. She says the “age of spirit” will arrive…”

So, that’s what we know about Ryo Tatsuki’s new prophetic dream, and it seems to clearly hint at a huge undersea volcanic eruption in July 2025 that would make the waters boil and trigger a mega-tsunami, which Tatsuki believes could be much bigger than the 2011 tsunami. The enormous quantities of magma released from this eruption could create new “islands” in the sea, connecting other landmasses. And what about the dragons she saw in her dream? My guess is that those shapes could be formed by the ash clouds coming out of the ocean. 
It goes without saying that a massive undersea eruption of the kind Tatsuki saw in her dream, would inflict catastrophic, widespread, damage, not only from the tsunami waves and earthquakes, but also from the ash clouds, and gases such as sulphur dioxide that would be released from the eruption, which could block out the sun partially, thereby lowering global temperatures and causing famine-like conditions. 
Since the same scenario was prophesied by the Thai prophet Mor Plai, there is a high likelihood of this disaster happening in the July-August timeframe, as the earth goes through its own cleansing process at the time of this shift into the ascending cycle of consciousness, which Tatsuki called the “age of spirit”. The inner-earth spirit beings, who are the true caretakers of our planet, and have the ability to foresee catastrophic earth changes, may be trying to warn us by transmitting these messages through these two mediums.
Some people have been saying on YouTube and elsewhere that the tsunami predicted by Tatsuki is going to occur precisely on 5th July, 2025. This is an online speculation that has garnered momentum, and now many people are repeating it without checking for facts. Tatsuki said July 2025, and the date 7/25 is also displayed on the cover of the reprint edition of her manga. However, Tatsuki saw this dream for the second time on July 5, 2021, exactly at 4:18 am (as per a note in her book), and there have been instances in the past when her precognitive dream was fulfilled many years later on the exact same date. This must have been the reasoning that gave rise to this rumor.

Ryo Tatsuki had the dream about the tsunami for the second time on July 5, 2021, at 4:18 am.

As innocuous as this rumor might sound, I am getting a bad feeling about it, maybe due to years of watching Hollywood thrillers. Imagine what might happen if July 5 passes uneventfully. Many people across Japan and East Asia will be relieved and start celebrating, they will say that the prophecy was a dud, scientists will come out bravely and admonish people for believing baseless rumors, the government will organize fairs and festivities on the promenade, and families will bring out their swimsuits and barbeque sets and rush to the beaches. And then, one day, they will hear the ocean roar, see the waters boil, and, just maybe, an enormous, fiery dragon will emerge from the ocean, look at the people with angry, bloodshot eyes, and say in a rasping voice, “Why don’t you guys ever listen?” 
For the moment, however, many tourists have taken these two prophecies seriously, because of which there have been lots of cancellations of travel bookings to Japan, particularly from East Asia. Travel agencies in Hong Kong and China have reported that nearly 80% of bookings to Japan for late June and early July have been canceled, and overall bookings for the region are down 50% year-on-year. CNN has also picked up on this news, and as per their report,

“CN Yuen, managing director of WWPKG, a travel agency based in Hong Kong, said bookings to Japan dropped by half during the Easter holiday and are expected to dip further in the coming two months. The speculations have scared off mostly travelers from mainland China and Hong Kong, which are Japan’s second and fourth-largest sources of tourists, respectively. But the fear has also spread to other markets such as Thailand and Vietnam, where social media platforms are overflowing with posts and videos warning people to think twice before traveling to Japan.”

While tour operators in Japan may be ruing their misfortune, and Japanese government officials and scientists are urging people not to believe in “unfounded speculations”, tourists to the region are unwilling to take their chances against a tsunami, especially since the memories of the devastation wrought by the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 and the Tohuku tsunami of 2011 are still fresh in the minds of many. 
Besides, the possibility of underwater volcanoes erupting in the Pacific is going up by the day. Japan, Philippines and Indonesia are located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is the most active volcanic and seismic zone of our planet. It contains between 750 and 915 active or dormant volcanoes, around two-thirds of the world’s total. About 90% of the world’s earthquakes occur within the belt. 
Although most of the volcanoes on land have been identified, many more remain hidden under the ocean. The NOAA estimates that “80 percent of the volcanic eruptions on Earth take place in the ocean.  Most of these volcanoes are thousands of feet deep and difficult to find.” The topography of the Pacific sea floor is very complex and contains a number of subduction zones and volcanic arcs. Subduction zones are places where tectonic plates collide and the heavier plate gets shoved (or subducted) under the lighter plate, forming deep ocean trenches. The subduction zones are places of high volcanic activity and powerful earthquakes.

The Pacific Ring of Fire, with oceanic trenches in the subduction zones. Volcanic arcs run parallel to the trenches, although volcanic arcs are not restricted to subduction zones. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

The “Submarine Ring of Fire” program of the NOAA has identified some of the undersea volcanic arcs of the Pacific, such as the Mariana Arc, NE Lau Basin, Kermadec Arc and Explorer Ridge, all of which contain many submarine volcanoes. The Mariana Arc extends along the seafloor between Japan and Indonesia and is, therefore, of more interest to us in the context of these prophecies. NOAA has found that “the Mariana region contains 9 volcanic islands and more than 60 submarine volcanoes, of which at least 20 are hydrothermally active.” It is not difficult to imagine that, if the submarine volcanoes of the Mariana Arc start exploding one after the other, they could precipitate the kind of scenario foreseen by Ryo Tatsuki and Mor Plai. 

The Mariana Volcanic arc stretches between Japan and Indonesia, east of the Mariana Trench, and consists of volcanic islands and submarine volcanoes. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Besides, there has been increased magma movement and volcanic activity across the world in recent months. New volcanic eruptions in the Pacific Ring of Fire have occurred in Russia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan, and on the other side of the Pacific in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico. Even the entire Mediterranean region is showing signs of increased magma activity and earthquake swarms in places like Santorini, Crete and Campi Flegrei, and recently, Mount Etna unleashed its most powerful eruption in a decade. Scientists are warning that Mount Spurr, a volcano close to the town of Anchorage in Alaska, is likely to erupt soon, and a large underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon, known as Axial Seamount, is showing signs of impending eruption. It wouldn’t be surprising, therefore, if submarine volcanoes near Japan or the Philippines start erupting as well. 
Ryo Tatsuki, in her 1999 manga, had foreseen another catastrophe that could occur in 2026. She said that an earthquake and tsunami will affect the Kanagawa Prefecture between June and September 2026, and she believes that it will be a Nankai megathrust earthquake that will be the culprit. In an interview with Japan Today, she said, “But in the case of the Nankai earthquake, I was also washed away by a tsunami. As shown in my illustrations, extensive parts of Kanagawa Prefecture are inundated, including the area around Aokibashi in the Kinko-cho area of Yokohama’s Kanagawa Ward.”
Not leaving anything to chance, Tatsuki says she plans to move out of Kanagawa Prefecture before June 2026. Asked if she had a message for Friday readers, Tatsuki replied, “If a major earthquake occurs, even if you are living in a place that was never hit by a tsunami back to your grandparents’ generation, evacuate at once!”
What are Nankai megathrust earthquakes, you might be wondering? These are powerful earthquakes that occur along the Nankai Trough, a subduction zone off the coast of southeast Japan, where the Philippine Sea Plate subducts beneath the Eurasian (or Amur) Plate. The immense pressure and friction between these plates can cause them to lock up, and when the stress becomes too great, they rupture, resulting in a megathrust earthquake of magnitude 8 or greater.

The Nankai trough is located on the Pacific coast of Japan. Source: Wikimedia Commons 

This BBC report provides more details about these powerful quakes that occur periodically every 100 years or so.:

“Earthquakes along the Nankai Trough – an area of seismic activity which stretches along Japan’s Pacific coast – have already been responsible for thousands of deaths. In 1707, a rupture along its entire 600km length caused the second-biggest earthquake ever recorded in Japan and was followed by the eruption of Mount Fuji. These so-called “megathrust” earthquakes tend to strike every hundred years or so, often in pairs: the last ones were in 1944 and 1946. Experts say there is a 70% to 80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 quake striking somewhere along the trough in the next 30 years, with worst-case scenarios suggesting it would cause trillions in damage, and potentially kill hundreds of thousands.”

That’s all I have for the astonishing prophecies of these two lady prophets: Mor Plai of Thailand and Ryo Tatsuki of Japan. Both of them have made some stunningly accurate predictions till now that defy all rational explanations, and they seem to be acting as intermediaries between the human and spirit realms, as our planet goes through its purification rites in preparation for a new cycle of the ages. Whether or not their terrifying prophecy of a volcanic eruption and tsunami sometime in July or August this year comes to pass, we will be better off by keeping our ears and minds open to new thoughts and possibilities, as we navigate this period of epochal shift.

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A suicide bomber in Syria on Sunday detonated himself inside a church filled with people, state television and a war monitor said.The explosion in Dweil’a in the outskirts of Damascus took place as people were praying inside the Mar Elias Church. Britain-based war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says there were 30 people wounded and killed, but the exact numbers are unclear. Some local media reported that children were among the casualties.THEY WANT AMERICANS DEAD, TOO — THE THREAT FROM IRAN AND ITS PROXIES A suicide bomber exploded at the Mar Elias Church on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, on June 22, 2025. (BAKR ALKASEM/AFP via Getty Images)The attack was the first of its kind in Syria in years, and comes as Damascus under its de facto Islamist rule is trying to win the support of minorities. As President Ahmad al-Sharaa struggles to exert authority across the country, there have been concerns about the presence of sleeper cells of extremist groups in the war-torn country.WE CAN’T IGNORE THE DANGER FROM THOSE WHO WANT TO ‘GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA.’ WE NEED TO TAKE ACTION A suicide bomber attacks a church on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, on June 22, 2025. (BAKR ALKASEM/AFP via Getty Images)Security forces and first-responders rushed to the church. An eyewitness said in a video widely circulated online that the attacker came in and started to shoot at the people there before detonating an explosive vest he was wearing.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

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What to do if you get a password reset email you didn’t ask for

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You’re checking your inbox or scrolling through your phone when something catches your attention. It’s a message about a password reset, but you never asked for one. It might have arrived by email, text message or even through an authenticator app. It looks legitimate, and it could be from a service you actually use. Still, something feels off.Unrequested password reset messages are often an early warning sign that someone may be trying to access your account. In some cases, the alert is real. In others, it’s a fake message designed to trick you into clicking a malicious link. Either way, it means your personal information may be at risk, and it’s important to act quickly.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide — free when you join.10 SIGNS YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING SOLD ONLINE Password spelled out on blocks      (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)Why you’re receiving password reset emails you didn’t requestThere are a few reasons this might happen:Someone is attempting unauthorized access: Hackers often test stolen credentials from data breaches to see where they still work. If they find an account tied to your email, triggering a password reset is one way they try to gain control.You are being targeted through phishing: Scammers send fake password reset emails or texts that look official. These often link to fake websites that steal your login credentials or install malware.You are experiencing a credential stuffing attack: This is when attackers use bots to flood login pages with known usernames and passwords. If anything matches, they will try to reset the password and lock you out.Your two-factor authentication is blocking the login: If you receive a prompt from your authenticator app but did not attempt to log in, it means someone has your correct password and is trying to break through your second layer of protection.You may be facing a SIM swap attempt: SMS-based two-factor authentication is vulnerable if someone hijacks your phone number. If you suddenly stop receiving texts or see password resets tied to SMS, contact your mobile provider immediately.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?In some cases, the message is legitimate, as seen in the email below, but the request didn’t come from you. That is often a sign your login details are already in someone else’s hands. Legit Microsoft password reset email  (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)HOW SIM SWAPPING LED TO A $1.8M CYBER FRAUD CASEHow to identify suspicious password reset attemptsUnsolicited password reset alerts can take several forms, each with signs of potential fraud or hacking:Email: Most services will send a password reset link to your inbox. If you didn’t request it, that is a red flag.Text message: You might receive a verification code or reset link via SMS. While many companies use text-based verification, scammers also send fake messages that mimic real ones.Authenticator app requests: This is often the clearest sign that someone already has your password. If you get a 2FA prompt you didn’t trigger, someone is trying to log in right now and needs your approval to finish the process.No matter how the alert appears, the goal is the same. Either someone is trying to trick you into handing over your credentials, or they already have your password and are trying to finish the job. Legit Microsoft sign-in request   (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)1.7 BILLION PASSWORDS LEAKED ON DARK WEB AND WHY YOURS IS AT RISKWhat to do if you receive an unrequested password resetIf you receive a password reset alert you didn’t request, treat it as a warning. Whether the message is legitimate or not, acting quickly can help prevent unauthorized access and stop an attack in progress. Here are the steps you should take right away.1. Don’t click on anything in the message: If the alert came through email or text, avoid clicking any links. Instead, go directly to the official site or app to check your account. If the request was real, there will usually be a notification inside your account.2. Check for suspicious login activity: Most accounts have a way to view your recent logins. Look for suspicious activity like unfamiliar devices, strange locations or logins you don’t recognize. A login from a location you have never been to could be a sign of a breach.Google accounts: Go to myaccount.google.com and open the Security tab to see recent devices and activityApple ID: On your iPhone, iPad or Mac, open Settings (or System Settings on Mac), tap your name at the top, scroll down to view your list of signed-in devices and tap any unfamiliar one to select Remove from Account.Microsoft accounts: Visit account.microsoft.com, sign in, then go to Security > Sign-in activity to view recent access attemptsBanking and social media platforms: Look under your profile or settings for login history or device management3. Change your password: Even if nothing looks wrong, it’s a good idea to reset your password. Choose one that is long, complex and unique. Avoid reusing passwords across different accounts. Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords.  Get more details about my best expert-reviewed Password Managers of 2025 here.4. Scan your device for threats: If someone got access to your password, there is a chance your device is compromised. Use strong antivirus software to scan for keyloggers or spyware.5. Report the incident: If the alert came from a suspicious message, report it. In Gmail, tap the three-dot menu and select Report phishing. For other services, use the official website to flag unauthorized activity. You can also file a report at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center if you suspect a scam. A woman working on her laptop  (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)Steps you can take to eliminate password reset emailsYou can take a few steps to try to reduce the number of emails you receive requesting a password reset.1. Double-check your username and password. When accessing your account, you may have a typo in your login information. Should you repeatedly attempt to access your account with this error, the company that holds the account may believe a hacking attempt is occurring, triggering an automatic reset. If your web browser automatically populates your username and password for you, make sure this information is free of typos.2. Remove unauthorized devices. Some accounts maintain a list of devices authorized to use your account. If a hacker manages to gain some of your personal information, it may be able to add one of his devices to your authorized list, triggering account login errors as he tries to hack your password. Check the list of authorized devices and remove any items you don’t recognize. The process varies, depending on the type of account. We’ll cover steps for Microsoft, Gmail, Yahoo and AOL.MicrosoftSign in to your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com.Click your profile icon at the top right and select My Microsoft Account.Scroll down to find the Devices section and click View all devices.You’ll see a list of devices associated with your account. Click Show details for each one to review activity.If you see a device you don’t recognize or no longer use, click Remove device. Steps to remove unauthorized devices from your Microsoft account. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)Gmail:Sign in at myaccount.google.com.Go to the Security tab in the left sidebar.Scroll down to the Your devices section and click Manage all devices.Review the list of signed-in devices. If you see any you don’t recognize, click the device and select Sign out.Yahoo:Go to the Yahoo Account security page at help.yahoo.com/kb/account.Click on Recent activity.Review the list of devices and locations that have accessed your account.If you notice any unfamiliar activity, click Remove or Sign out next to the suspicious device.AOL:Sign in to your AOL account and go to the Recent Activity page.Review the sections for Recent activity, Apps connected to your account and Recent account changes.If you find any activity or devices that you don’t recognize, click Sign out or Remove next to it.Remember to regularly check your account settings and authorized devices to ensure the security of your accounts. If you suspect any unauthorized access, it’s also a good idea to change your passwords and review your account recovery options.3. Sort such messages to spam. If you’d prefer to simply not see these kinds of email messages, set up your email client to sort messages like this to a spam folder. (Because many of them are spam, some email clients do this automatically.) Should you ever legitimately request a password reset, though, you’ll need to remember to look in the spam folder for the message.4. Use a static IP address. Some accounts attempt to recognize your device through your IP address. If you have a dynamic IP address, your IP address changes constantly, meaning the account may not recognize your device, triggering the reset message. This often occurs because you are using a VPN. See if your VPN allows you to use a static IP address.HOW SECURE IS MY PASSWORD? USE THIS TEST TO FIND OUT How to protect your accounts from future password attacksEven if this was a one-time scare, it is important to tighten your overall security. Here are a few simple habits that go a long way:1. Use strong and unique passwords: Use a password manager to create secure, one-of-a-kind passwords for each account. Get more details about my best expert-reviewed Password Managers of 2025 here.2. Consider using a personal data removal service:  If you’re receiving password reset emails from accounts you don’t remember signing up for, or from multiple services, there’s a good chance your personal information is exposed on data broker sites. These companies collect and sell your data, including your email, phone number, home address and even login information from old accounts. Using a reputable data removal service can help you automatically identify and request the removal of your personal data from these sites. This reduces your risk of identity theft, credential stuffing, phishing and spam.While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They aren’t cheap — and neither is your privacy.  These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.  It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet.  By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you. Check out my top picks for data removal services here. Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web3. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA): Enabling 2FA is one of the most effective ways to stop unauthorized access, even if someone has your password. When 2FA is active, anyone trying to log in must also complete a second verification step, usually through an app on your phone. If an attacker triggers a login attempt, you will receive a prompt to approve or deny it. This gives you the power to block the attempt in real time and confirms that 2FA is working as intended.4. Install strong antivirus software: Install strong antivirus software to catch malware before it causes harm. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe. Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.5. Review your account settings: Make sure your recovery phone number and email are current. Remove any outdated or unused backup methods.6. Keep your software up to date: Keep your device software and apps up to date to patch security vulnerabilities that attackers often exploit.7. Use a VPN to protect your online activity: Avoid public Wi-Fi or use a VPN to protect your information when browsing on unsecured networks. Consider using a VPN to protect against hackers snooping on your device as well. VPNs will protect you from those who want to track and identify your potential location and the websites that you visit. For best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devicesKurt’s key takeawaysIt’s easy to brush off an unexpected password reset message, especially if nothing else seems out of place. But these alerts are often the digital equivalent of a knock at the door when you weren’t expecting anyone. Whether it’s a hacker probing for a way in or a scammer trying to bait you, the smartest move is to treat every unexpected security message as a wake-up call. Taking just a few minutes to check your login history, secure your accounts and update your passwords can make all the difference. Cybersecurity isn’t just for experts anymore. It’s an integral part of everyday life. And the more proactive you are now, the less likely you’ll be dealing with damage control later.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAre tech companies doing enough to protect users from password threats, or are they putting too much responsibility on individuals? 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It’s not every day aviation history is made, but June 2025 marked a real milestone for New York and the world of electric flight. For the first time, a passenger-carrying electric airplane landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, and it wasn’t just a test. There were actual people on board.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide — free when you join.FLYING CAR WITH 620-MILE RANGE SCHEDULED FOR UPCOMING LAUNCH Passenger-carrying electric airplane  (Beta Technologies)The flight that made headlinesKyle Clark, founder and CEO of Beta Technologies, was at the controls as the company’s electric aircraft flew from East Hampton to JFK. With four passengers on board, the trip covered about 70 nautical miles in just over half an hour. That’s right, a fully electric plane, carrying people, quietly and efficiently making its way through the skies above New York. Clark put it simply, “This is a 100% electric airplane that just flew from East Hampton to JFK with passengers on it, which was a first for the New York Port Authority and the New York area. We covered 70 odd nautical miles in 35 minutes.” The message this sent was clear that electric air travel is here, and it’s practical.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Passenger-carrying electric airplane (Beta Technologies)WINDOWLESS JETS OFFER A DIGITAL EXPERIENCE ON FUTURE FLIGHTSWhy this matters for everyday travelThe real takeaway isn’t just the novelty of the flight, but what it means for the future of getting around. Electric aircraft like this one are quiet, which means happier communities near airports. They’re also much cheaper to operate. As Clark noted, “Charging this thing up and flying out here cost us about $8 in fuel. Of course, you have to pay for the pilot and the airplane, but, fundamentally, it’s way less expensive.” Passengers on the flight could talk to each other the whole time, thanks to the lack of noisy engines and propellers. That kind of comfort and accessibility is exactly what could make electric air travel a hit with commuters and travelers looking for a better way to get from one point to another.HOW TO LOWER YOUR CAR INSURANCE COSTS IN 2025 Passenger-carrying electric airplane  (Beta Technologies)FLYING CAR WITH 620-MILE RANGE SCHEDULED FOR UPCOMING LAUNCHThe bigger picture: Electric air travel is getting closerTransportation companies are already eyeing electric battery-powered aircraft for short city trips, especially those that can take off and land vertically. The idea is to help travelers beat traffic and reduce emissions, all while offering a smoother, quieter ride. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also stepped in, finalizing new rules in October for pilot training and certification for air taxis. This move was described as “the final piece in the puzzle for safely introducing these aircraft in the near term.” With regulations in place and companies like Beta Technologies pushing forward, the dream of electric air taxis is closer than ever. Passenger-carrying electric airplane (Beta Technologies)NASA’S MARTIAN HELICOPTER PROMISES UNPRECEDENTED VIEWS OF THE RED PLANETBeta Technologies: Leading the chargeBeta Technologies, based in Vermont and founded in 2017, is at the forefront of this movement. The company recently raised $318 million to fund production, certification and commercialization of its electric aircraft, bringing its total funding to over $1 billion. It’s not just building planes. It’s building the infrastructure needed to support electric flight across the country. Passenger-carrying electric airplane  (Beta Technologies)What’s next for electric air travel?The success of this flight is a strong signal that electric air travel is becoming a practical option, not just a futuristic idea. Beta’s aircraft can fly up to 250 nautical miles on a single charge, making it ideal for short hops between cities and suburbs. As more companies join the effort and more charging stations are built, it’s easy to see how electric air travel could become a regular part of how we get around, especially in busy urban areas.SUBSCRIBE TO KURT’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR QUICK VIDEO TIPS ON HOW TO WORK ALL OF YOUR TECH DEVICES Passenger-carrying electric airplane  (Beta Technologies)Kurt’s key takeawaysSo, what’s the real story here? The first passenger-carrying electric airplane touching down at JFK is way more than a cool headline. It’s proof that electric air travel isn’t just some futuristic thing. It’s actually here, it works and it’s ready to shake up how we get around. With rules that make sense, plenty of investment and people getting more curious and excited, the future of clean, quiet and easy-to-access air travel is looking pretty promising.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWhen it comes to new tech like electric planes, what makes you hesitate the most? Are you more concerned about safety and reliability or is there something else on your mind? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/ContactFor more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com/NewsletterAsk Kurt a question or let us know what stories you’d like us to coverFollow Kurt on his social channelsAnswers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved. 

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Chaos ransomware hits Optima Tax Relief, leaks 69GB of data

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Cyberattacks on financial service providers are no longer isolated events. In recent years, tax preparation companies, accounting software vendors and data brokers have all found themselves in the crosshairs of increasingly aggressive ransomware gangs. These attacks don’t just disrupt operations but also expose deeply personal financial information that can fuel identity theft, fraud and long-term reputational damage.Now, Optima Tax Relief, one of the most prominent tax resolution firms in the U.S., has joined that growing list. A ransomware group called Chaos claims to have breached Optima’s systems, stealing 69 GB of data before encrypting internal servers.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide — free when you join. A woman working on a laptop  (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)Customer case files and personal information exposedThe data stolen in the attack includes what appears to be corporate documents and sensitive customer case files. Tax documents are especially valuable to cybercriminals. They often contain Social Security numbers, home addresses, phone numbers and other identifiers that can be used to commit financial fraud or impersonation.Sources familiar with the incident told BleepingComputer this was a double-extortion attack. That means Chaos not only stole the data but also encrypted Optima’s systems, presumably demanding a ransom in exchange for access and non-disclosure. The firm has not yet commented publicly on whether it plans to pay the ransom or notify affected individuals.TESLA DOXXING ATTACKS WRONGLY TARGET NONOWNERS ACROSS AMERICAThe attackers listed Optima on their leak site earlier this week. While the full dataset has not been published, the leak already raises concerns over regulatory compliance and consumer protection, especially given the sensitive nature of the firm’s work.Optima Tax Relief has not released an official statement regarding the breach. There has been no confirmation about whether law enforcement or federal agencies are involved in the investigation. If you’ve ever used its services, assume your data could be at risk.We reached out to Optima Tax Relief for a comment but did not hear back before our deadline. Optima Tax Relief entry on Chaos data leak site  (BleepingComputer)DOUBLECLICKJACKING HACK TURNS DOUBLE-CLICKS INTO ACCOUNT TAKEOVERSA new ransomware group with high-value targetsChaos ransomware first emerged in March 2025, when it claimed responsibility for five separate breaches. The group is not connected to the “Chaos ransomware builder,” a DIY toolkit that’s been in circulation since 2021. Instead, this version of Chaos is believed to be run by a coordinated team that is strategically targeting organizations with access to large amounts of personally identifiable information.Optima is not the only high-profile victim. In May, Chaos claimed to have breached the Salvation Army, though the organization has not publicly confirmed the attack or responded to media inquiries. A person scrolling on their smartphone    (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)MALWARE EXPOSES 3.9 BILLION PASSWORDS IN HUGE CYBERSECURITY THREAT6 ways you can stay safe from Optima data breachIf your information was part of the Optima breach or any similar one, it’s worth taking a few steps to protect yourself.1. Consider identity theft protection services: Since the Optima data breach exposed personal and financial information, it’s crucial to stay proactive against identity theft. Identity theft protection services offer continuous monitoring of your credit reports, Social Security number and even the dark web to detect if your information is being misused. See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.2. Monitor your accounts and transactions: The Optima data breach might have revealed bank details to attackers, which means they can misuse those details to steal your money. You should check your online accounts and transactions regularly for any suspicious or unauthorized activity. If you notice anything unusual, immediately report it to the service provider or authorities. You should also review your credit reports and scores to see if there are any signs of identity theft or fraud. To report identity theft, visit the FTC’s IdentityTheft.gov.3.  Contact your bank and credit card companies: Since Optima hackers might have obtained bank and credit card information, they could use it to make purchases or withdrawals without your consent. You should inform your bank and credit card companies of the situation. They can help you freeze or cancel your cards, dispute any fraudulent charges and issue new cards for you. You should also contact one of the three major credit reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian or TransUnion — and request a fraud alert to be placed on your credit file. This will make it more difficult for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name without verification.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE4. Use personal data removal services: The data breach leaks loads of information about you, and all this could end up in the public domain, which essentially gives anyone an opportunity to scam you. One proactive step is to consider personal data removal services, which specialize in continuously monitoring and removing your information from various online databases and websites. Check out my top picks for data removal services here. Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web.5. Have strong antivirus software: Optima hackers most likely have people’s email addresses and full names, which makes it easy for them to send you a phishing link that installs malware and steals all your data. These messages are socially engineered to catch them, and catching them is nearly impossible if you’re not careful. However, you’re not without defenses.The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe. Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.6. Enable two-factor authentication: While passwords weren’t part of the data breach, you still need to enable two-factor authentication (2FA). It gives you an extra layer of security on all your important accounts, including email, banking and social media. Two-factor authentication requires you to provide a second piece of information, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to your password when logging in. This makes it significantly harder for hackers to access your accounts, even if they have your password. Enabling 2FA can greatly reduce the risk of unauthorized access and protect your sensitive data.Kurt’s key takeawayThe Optima breach is not an isolated event, but part of a larger failure to adapt to the sophistication of modern ransomware groups. When companies with access to tax and identity data are compromised, it’s not just an internal issue; it becomes a national one. For an industry built on trust, breaches like this erode public confidence in systems that are already strained. Attacks like these raise fresh concerns about the cybersecurity preparedness of companies that handle tax and financial data. Unlike login credentials or email addresses, stolen tax information cannot be easily reset. For victims, the consequences of such a breach could stretch across years.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDo you think finance companies are investing enough in their cybersecurity infrastructure? 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Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Amazon CEO says AI will reduce his company’s workforce- OpenAI CEO claims Meta offering $100 million to poach employees- America’s power grid faces unprecedented challenge as AI and crypto drive demand skywardTECH TAKEOVER: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will “change the way” work is done and expects the company’s total corporate workforce to be reduced as a result.’GIANT OFFERS’: Meta has allegedly tried to recruit employees from competitor OpenAI by offering bonuses as high as $100 million, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claimed on a podcast that aired Tuesday.ENERGY OUTLOOK: The rise of artificial intelligence and the increasing popularity of cryptocurrency will continue to push electricity consumption to record highs in 2025 and 2026. ChatGPT on a computer. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)POWER DRAIN CRISIS: Every time you ask ChatGPT a question, to generate an image or let artificial intelligence summarize your email, something big is happening behind the scenes. Not on your device, but in sprawling data centers filled with servers, GPUs and cooling systems that require massive amounts of electricity. GAME-CHANGING MACHINE: At ETH Zurich’s Robotic Systems Lab, engineers have created ANYmal-D, a four-legged robot that can play badminton with people. TECH POWER PLAY: OPINION: In 1823, President James Monroe drew a firm line in the sand: the Western Hemisphere would be closed to further European interference and, most importantly, America’s primary domain of industrial, political, and military control. The Monroe Doctrine, while audacious, proved effective and laid the groundwork for the Western Hemisphere as America’s stepping stone to the rest of the world. America was not yet a superpower and could not enforce it alone, however. Instead, America aligned British naval dominance with our interests to build a coalition of opportunity. America asserted its position, secured a partner through alignment against common rivals, and laid the groundwork for its emergence as a global superpower.ROBOT RUMBLE: Robot combat just got a lot more interesting in Hangzhou, China. Four Unitree G1 robots, each steered by a human operator, went head-to-head in a tournament called Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening! Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening! (CGTN)AI EYEWEAR: Tech giant Meta on Friday announced it is partnering with Oakley to launch new performance glasses powered by artificial intelligence.Subscribe now to get the Fox News Artificial Intelligence Newsletter in your inbox.FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterLinkedInSIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERSFox News FirstFox News OpinionFox News LifestyleFox News HealthDOWNLOAD OUR APPSFox NewsFox BusinessFox WeatherFox SportsTubiWATCH FOX NEWS ONLINEFox News GoSTREAM FOX NATIONFox NationStay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox News here.

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Brain implant for epilepsy tested in 20-minute surgery

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Recently, a neurotech company called Paradromics made headlines by successfully implanting its brain-computer interface (BCI) in a human for the first time. The procedure happened at the University of Michigan during a patient’s routine epilepsy surgery. The device was both placed and removed in just about 20 minutes, a quick turnaround for such a complex technology. This achievement is a big deal for Paradromics, which has been working on this brain implant technology for nearly 10 years. It shows its system can be safely implanted in the brain and actually record neural activity. With this milestone, the company is moving from research to clinical trials, aiming to test the long-term safety and everyday use of their device in people.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide —  free when you join. Brain-computer interface  (Paradromics)How brain-computer interfaces are changing the gameA brain-computer interface is a gadget that reads brain signals and turns them into commands for computers or other devices. Paradromics’ version, Connexus, is designed to help people with severe movement problems, like those caused by paralysis, communicate by using their thoughts to control a computer. NEURALINK BRAIN IMPLANT HELPS ARIZONA MAN REGAIN CONTROL OF HIS LIFEThe device is still in the research phase and hasn’t been approved by regulators. But the recent implant is a big step forward. “We’ve already shown in animals that our device is top tier for data quality and durability,” said the company’s founder and CEO, Matt Angle. “Now, we’ve shown it works in humans, too, which really builds momentum for our upcoming clinical trial.” Brain-computer interface  (Paradromics)AI ENABLES PARALYZED MAN TO CONTROL ROBOTIC ARM WITH BRAIN SIGNALSInside the Connexus BCI: What makes it stand outThe Connexus BCI stands out because it’s engineered for durability and packed with cutting-edge features. One of its most notable innovations is the inclusion of 421 microelectrodes, each one thinner than a human hair, which allows the device to capture signals from individual brain cells with impressive precision. These electrodes are housed in a body made from titanium and platinum-iridium, materials that are widely trusted in medical implants for their safety and compatibility with the human body, ensuring the device is suitable for long-term use. Signals detected by the electrodes travel from the brain to a compact device implanted in the chest, which then wirelessly transmits the data to an external computer or gadget. Advanced AI and language models process this information, translating the user’s neural activity into speech or text, so people with severe motor impairments can communicate or control digital devices directly with their thoughts. Brain-computer interface  (Paradromics)RICE-SIZED ROBOT COULD MAKE BRAIN SURGERY SAFER AND LESS INVASIVEHow the Connexus BCI works: Step by stepThe Connexus BCI transforms brain activity into digital action through a simple yet sophisticated series of steps, each designed to make communication seamless for people with severe motor impairments.Implant the device: A surgeon places the Connexus BCI under the skin, using techniques that are already well established in medicine.Capture brain signals: The device’s tiny electrodes pick up signals from individual neurons in the motor cortex.Send data to the chest: These signals travel along a thin wire to a small device in the chest.Wireless transmission: The chest device sends the data wirelessly to a computer or smartphone.Turn thoughts into words: Advanced software figures out what the user wants to say or do and translates it into speech, text or digital commands.For people who can’t speak or move because of conditions like ALS or stroke, Paradromics’ technology could be life-changing. It could let them communicate at natural speeds and even control computers with their thoughts. Brain-computer interface  (Paradromics)TEEN GOES FROM 10 NIGHTLY SEIZURES TO ZERO WITH BRAIN IMPLANTThe team behind the breakthroughThe procedure was led by Dr. Oren Sagher, a professor of neurosurgery, and Dr. Matthew Willsey, an assistant professor of neurosurgery and biomedical engineering, both at the University of Michigan. Their team includes both doctors and engineers, making sure the implant was done safely and effectively. Dr. Willsey shared that the Paradromics device has over four times the number of sensors compared to other devices they’ve used, which means it can capture much more detailed brain activity. Brain-computer interface  (Paradromics)Paradromics vs. other neurotech companiesParadromics isn’t the only company working on brain-computer interfaces. Others, like Neuralink, Synchron and Precision Neuroscience, are also making progress. Each has a slightly different approach, but Paradromics is focusing on recording activity from individual brain cells, which could lead to more natural communication for people with paralysis. The founder compared the approach to putting microphones inside a stadium instead of outside. Inside, you hear every conversation. Outside, you just hear the noise of the crowd.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Brain-computer interface  (Paradromics)Funding, partnerships, and what’s coming nextParadromics has raised almost $100 million so far and recently teamed up with Saudi Arabia’s NEOM. The company is also part of a special FDA program that helps speed up the development of breakthrough medical devices. Later this year, Paradromics plans to start a clinical trial for people with severe movement problems from conditions like ALS, spinal cord injury or stroke. The goal is to help them communicate independently using digital devices.SUBSCRIBE TO KURT’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR QUICK VIDEO TIPS ON HOW TO WORK ALL OF YOUR TECH DEVICES Brain-computer interface  (Paradromics)Kurt’s key takeawaysParadromics’ first human implant is a big moment for the field of neurotechnology. While the device is still in the research phase, this successful test shows that it’s possible to safely and effectively use advanced brain-computer interfaces in people. As Paradromics and other companies keep pushing forward, the future looks promising for people with severe motor impairments. The ability to communicate and interact with the world in new ways is closer than ever, and that’s something worth talking about.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDo you think brain-computer interfaces are a breakthrough for humanity, or are we moving too fast without fully understanding the risks? 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What AI’s insatiable appetite for power means for our future

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Every time you ask ChatGPT a question, to generate an image or let artificial intelligence summarize your email, something big is happening behind the scenes. Not on your device, but in sprawling data centers filled with servers, GPUs and cooling systems that require massive amounts of electricity. The modern AI boom is pushing our power grid to its limits. ChatGPT alone processes roughly 1 billion queries per day, each requiring data center resources far beyond what’s on your device.In fact, the energy needed to support artificial intelligence is rising so quickly that it has already delayed the retirement of several coal plants in the U.S., with more delays expected. Some experts warn that the AI arms race is outpacing the infrastructure meant to support it. Others argue it could spark long-overdue clean energy innovation.AI isn’t just reshaping apps and search engines. It’s also reshaping how we build, fuel and regulate the digital world. The race to scale up AI capabilities is accelerating faster than most infrastructure can handle, and energy is becoming the next major bottleneck.TRUMP’S NUCLEAR STRATEGY TAKES SHAPE AS FORMER MANHATTAN PROJECT SITE POWERS UP FOR AI RACE AGAINST CHINAHere’s a look at how AI is changing the energy equation, and what it might mean for our climate future.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join. ChatGPT on a computer   (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)Why AI uses so much power, and what drives the demandRunning artificial intelligence at scale requires enormous computational power. Unlike traditional internet activity, which mostly involves pulling up stored information, AI tools perform intensive real-time processing. Whether training massive language models or responding to user prompts, AI systems rely on specialized hardware like GPUs (graphics processing unit) that consume far more power than legacy servers. GPUs are designed to handle many calculations in parallel, which is perfect for the matrix-heavy workloads that power generative AI and deep learning systems.To give you an idea of scale: one Nvidia H100 GPU, commonly used in AI training, consumes up to 700 watts on its own. Training a single large AI model like GPT-4 may require thousands of these GPUs running continuously for weeks. Multiply that across dozens of models and hundreds of data centers, and the numbers escalate quickly. A traditional data center rack might use around 8 kilowatts (kW) of power. An AI-optimized rack using GPUs can demand 45-55 kW or more. Multiply that across an entire building or campus of racks, and the difference is staggering.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Cooling all that hardware adds another layer of energy demand. Keeping AI servers from overheating accounts for 30-55% of a data center’s total power use. Advanced cooling methods like liquid immersion are helping, but scaling those across the industry will take time.On the upside, AI researchers are developing more efficient ways to run these systems. One promising approach is the “mixture of experts” model architecture, which activates only a portion of the full model for each task. This method can significantly reduce the amount of energy required without sacrificing performance.How much power are we talking about?In 2023, global data centers consumed about 500 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity. That is enough to power every home in California, Texas and Florida combined for an entire year. By 2030, the number could triple, with AI as the main driver.To put it into perspective, the average home uses about 30 kilowatt-hours per day. One terawatt-hour is a billion times larger than a kilowatt-hour. That means 1 TWh could power 33 million homes for a day.  Data center   (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)5 AI TERMS YOU KEEP HEARING AND WHAT THEY ACTUALLY MEANAI’s energy demand is outpacing the power gridThe demand for AI is growing faster than the energy grid can adapt. In the U.S., data center electricity use is expected to surpass 600 TWh by 2030, tripling current levels. Meeting that demand requires the equivalent of adding 14 large power plants to the grid. Large AI data centers can each require 100–500 megawatts (MW), and the largest facilities may soon exceed 1 gigawatt (GW), which is about as much as a nuclear power plant or a small U.S. state. One 1 GW data center could consume more power than the entire city of San Francisco. Multiply that by a few dozen campuses across the country, and you start to see how quickly this demand adds up.To keep up, utilities across the country are delaying coal plant retirements, expanding natural gas infrastructure and shelving clean energy projects. In states like Utah, Georgia and Wisconsin, energy regulators have approved new fossil fuel investments directly linked to data center growth. By 2035, data centers could account for 8.6% of all U.S. electricity demand, up from 3.5% today.Despite public pledges to support sustainability, tech companies are inadvertently driving a fossil fuel resurgence. For the average person, this shift could increase electricity costs, strain regional energy supplies and complicate state-level clean energy goals. Power grid facility    (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)Can big tech keep its green energy promises?Tech giants Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta all claim they are working toward a net-zero emissions future. In simple terms, this means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases they emit with the amount they remove or offset, ideally bringing their net contribution to climate change down to zero.These companies purchase large amounts of renewable energy to offset their usage and invest in next-generation energy solutions. For example, Microsoft has a contract with fusion start-up Helion to supply clean electricity by 2028.However, critics argue these clean energy purchases do not reflect the reality on the ground. Because the grid is shared, even if a tech company buys solar or wind power on paper, fossil fuels often fill the gap for everyone else.Some researchers say this model is more beneficial for company accounting than for climate progress. While the numbers might look clean on a corporate emissions report, the actual energy powering the grid still includes coal and gas. Microsoft, Google and Amazon have pledged to power their data centers with 100% renewable energy, but because the grid is shared, fossil fuels often fill the gap when renewables aren’t available.Some critics argue that voluntary pledges alone are not enough. Unlike traditional industries, there is no standardized regulatory framework requiring tech companies to disclose detailed energy usage from AI operations. This lack of transparency makes it harder to track whether green pledges are translating into meaningful action, especially as workloads shift to third-party contractors or overseas operations. A wind energy farm   (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)AI CYBERSECURITY RISKS AND DEEPFAKE SCAMS ON THE RISEThe future of clean energy for AI and its limitsTo meet soaring energy needs without worsening emissions, tech companies are investing in advanced energy projects. These include small nuclear reactors built directly next to data centers, deep geothermal systems and nuclear fusion.While promising, these technologies face enormous technical and regulatory hurdles. Fusion, for example, has never reached commercial break-even, meaning it has yet to produce more energy than it consumes. Even the most optimistic experts say we may not see scalable fusion before the 2030s.Beyond the technical barriers, many people have concerns about the safety, cost and long-term waste management of new nuclear systems. While proponents argue these designs are safer and more efficient, public skepticism remains a real hurdle. Community resistance is also a factor. In some regions, proposals for nuclear microreactors or geothermal drilling have faced delays due to concerns over safety, noise and environmental harm. Building new data centers and associated power infrastructure can take up to seven years, due to permitting, land acquisition and construction challenges.Google recently activated a geothermal project in Nevada, but it only generates enough power for a few thousand homes. The next phase may be able to power a single data center by 2028. Meanwhile, companies like Amazon and Microsoft continue building sites that consume more power than entire citie.SCAMMERS CAN EXPLOIT YOUR DATA FROM JUST ONE CHATGPT SEARCHWill AI help or harm the environment?This is the central debate. Advocates argue that AI could ultimately help accelerate climate progress by optimizing energy grids, modeling emissions patterns and inventing better clean technology. Microsoft and Google have both cited these uses in their public statements. But critics warn that the current trajectory is unsustainable. Without major breakthroughs or stricter policy frameworks, the energy cost of AI may overwhelm climate gains. A recent forecast estimated that AI could add 1.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide to global emissions between 2025 and 2030, roughly 4% more than the entire annual emissions of the U.S.Water use, rare mineral demand and land-use conflicts are also emerging concerns as AI infrastructure expands. Large data centers often require millions of gallons of water for cooling each year, which can strain local water supplies. The demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements — used in servers, cooling systems and power electronics — creates additional pressure on supply chains and mining operations. In some areas, communities are pushing back against land being rezoned for large-scale tech development.Rapid hardware turnover is also adding to the environmental toll. As AI systems evolve quickly, older GPUs and accelerators are replaced more frequently, creating significant electronic waste. Without strong recycling programs in place, much of this equipment ends up in landfills or is exported to developing countries.The question isn’t just whether AI can become cleaner over time. It’s whether we can scale the infrastructure needed to support it without falling back on fossil fuels. Meeting that challenge will require tighter collaboration between tech companies, utilities and policymakers. Some experts warn that AI could either help fight climate change or make it worse, and the outcome depends entirely on how we choose to power the future of computing.HOW TO LOWER YOUR CAR INSURANCE COSTS IN 2025Kurt’s key takeawaysAI is revolutionizing how we work, but it is also transforming how we use energy. Data centers powering AI systems are becoming some of the world’s largest electricity consumers. Tech companies are betting big on futuristic solutions, but the reality is that many fossil fuel plants are staying online longer just to meet AI’s rising energy demand. Whether AI ends up helping or hurting the climate may depend on how quickly clean energy breakthroughs catch up and how honestly we measure progress.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIs artificial intelligence worth the real-world cost of fossil resurgence? Let us know your thoughts by writing to us at Cyberguy.com/Contact. For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com/NewsletterAsk Kurt a question or let us know what stories you’d like us to coverFollow Kurt on his social channelsAnswers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved.  

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Ghost Dogs, More Metallic Sphere UFOs, Argentine Bigfoot, Dragon Man Identified and More Mysterious News Briefly

A roundup of mysterious, paranormal and strange news stories from the past week.
On a recent podcast, investigative reporters and UFO researchers Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp released a video they say was recorded by US military personnel stationed on the Afghan-Pakistan border in November 2020; the video shows what appears to be a large flying disc (Corbell calls it ‘huge’) shot from above as it is traveling through the clouds at a high speed while making seemingly impossible turns; it was captured on a thermal sensor which indicated no thermal propulsion, just like the famous Tic Tac UFOs in other military videos; the object is estimated to be between 200 and 400 meters (218 to 436 yards) in diameter and the depth of field confirms its classic flying saucer shape, especially in the enhanced and magnified clips; Corbell says this video was “leaked” and hints that there are more. With conflicts heating up in the Middle East, our military will undoubtedly be seeing more of these UAPs – will we?
If you don’t trust the mainstream media’s coverage of the attacks in the Middle East, Emily Eaton, also known as Divine Magik and the “Inter-Dimensional Communicator” because she claims she can speak with  “aliens and angels”, released the latest telepathic message she says she receives regularly from “Alien Lilith”, who previously said we will be able to “see the Motherships” of her extraterrestrial civilization this month; now Alien Lilith told Eaton that the ETs “see the events playing out all around your planet right now” and, unlike many humans, sees that “some of these events are not as bad as your media wants you to believe” while “other events are as bad or worse than they appear”; she warns that “there is Evil in the world created by humans that has been in control for a very long time” and her species is on its way to help, but in the meantime we should “face your challenges and you listen to the part of your heart that knows they are just temporary”. Comments like that won’t get her elected or on any cable news programs, so those motherships better show up soon.
Many countries have their own version of Sasquatch, so it should come as no surprise that someone in Argentina uploaded a video showing what they claim is an Ucumar running across a field “very fast”; the cryptid research group ‘Ucumar Metán Salta’ which received the video told local media the sighting was in the Metán department located in Salta Province in far northwest Argentina; the witness appeared to be about 300 feet from the creature; Ucumar folklore tells of the creature kidnapping women and children and having a human voice; some say it is half human and half bear, leading to speculation that the sightings are a case of mistaken identity of a spectacled bear; the fast movement and upright posture of the creature in the video suggest to others that it is a human in a costume hoaxing the witness. Some say it’s not a true cryptid unless it has an annual festival and carved statues for sale at garden centers.
A rare and somewhat mysterious black iceberg was photographed by fisherman Hallur Antoniussen about 100 miles off the coast of Newfoundland in Northeastern Canada and it shocked the experienced boater not just because of tis jet black color but also because it was smooth and shaped like a diamond; glacier expert Lev Tarasov from Newfoundland’s Memorial University told the CBC that it could have been formed from ancient volcanic ash from Greenland and the smoothness suggests it could be anywhere from 1,000 to 100,000 years old; however, Tarasov also speculated it could be from a meteor strike in Greenland or it just accumulated its black color from centuries of floating through waters filled with dirt and debris. ‘Titanic Meets the Black Iceberg’ sounds more like a horror movie than a romantic tragedy.
In the folklore of West Bengal in eastern India, mysterious lights seen over swamps and marshes are believed to be the spirits of dead fishermen who lost their lives in these murky waters swamps; for five months, fishermen from the Sundarbans region, a massive mangrove forest and wetland region spanning the border between India and Bangladesh, have been reporting these flickering lights and many fear, as is the case in the folklore, the lights are coming to drown them too; this current spate is unusual because it is a 300% increase in past sightings of the so-called Aleya lights in a similar period, they are occurring in the dry season rather than the usual monsoon months, and they are appearing for hours rather than minutes and exhibiting behaviors never seen before; scientists attribute the lights to methane gas rising from the swamps to mix with phosphines and create the blue lights, but they are at a loss to explain why they seem to ‘react’ to the presence of humans; that doesn’t comfort people in the area who see the swamps as the  most haunted place in West Bengal and attribute 1000 deaths in the past 100 years to them. Swamp gas gets blamed for murderous ghost lights and UFOs – methane just can’t catch a break anymore.

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The study of the Denisovan extinct species of archaic humans just took a dramatic ‘this changes everything’ turn with the release of two papers in Cell and Science revealing that paleontologists studying a nearly-complete heavy-bowed skull found near Harbin in northeastern China and nicknamed ‘Dragon Man’ has finally been identified using ancient DNA and is not a member of a new species designated Homo longi but is actually Denisovan, giving us the first definitive evidence of what this species, whose DNA is carried by many modern humans, looked like; the skull can now be used to help identify other unknown skulls and give more data on the murky period known as the Middle Pleistocene epoch, around 789,000 to 126,000 years ago, when at least three different hominins — humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans — lived, mated and, in two cases, went extinct in many parts of Eurasia. If a friend has a pronounced brow, are they of Denisovan descent or just a heavy concentrator?
The hot UFO recently has been the inscription-covered metallic Buga sphere, so called because it was seen flying and landing in Buga, Colombia, by a witnesses who then retrieved it from a field and then turned it over to investigators, including the controversial UFO journalist Jaime Massan; X-ray imaging showed it was built in layers, had a central “chip” surrounded by 18 microspheres, optical fibers and other elements which suggested it was a communication device; while the researchers argue over whether it is of extraterrestrial origin, human-made or a hoax, a second similar sphere was recorded on video recently in Yumbo, about a 1.5 hour drive from Buga, and authorities say other visual reports are coming in; since the Yumba sphere was not recovered, some suggest it was a metallic balloon or a lightweight hollow sphere towed by an unseen drone; others proposes these spheres have been seen near power lines because they are harvesting electricity for fueling their silent propulsion systems. If you see a large, round, spherical vehicle parked at a gas station with charging stations, it may not be a modified Tesla.
The silver orb in the sky phenomena is not limited to Colombia as a video from China has appeared showing what looks like a round metallic object flying above the Shayukou Reservoir near the  Dayangshan National Forest Park in China on June 5; according to the witness, “it seemed to hover occasionally before continuing to fly, and it disappeared behind a hill”; a few hours later, it reappeared in a different spot on the reservoir and this time “the sphere was able to fly at varying altitudes, hovering midway before continuing to fly” on a night with no discernable wind, eliminating ‘balloon’ in the witness’ mind; they said it seemed to hide behind trees and reappear for ten minutes before it disappeared completely”; while ‘silver balloon’ is the general consensus, the appearances of other metallic UFOs recently convinces others that these deserve further investigation. Do aliens celebrate birthdays with rocket-shaped balloons?

Next, we break open the Space Station pinata!

Ghostly dogs are a popular legend in England, with black Shuck being one of the more famous, and Andy Bolton added his name to the list of ghost dog witnesses when he captured the image of what he believes to be one while conducting paranormal research at Blackfriars in Gloucester, one of the most haunted buildings in England; he photographed the dark shadowy figures in the south wing on the first floor of Blackfriars; another person there showed him the “pointy ears and its eyes” by zooming in; he also photographed an orb and claims he put three “cat balls” which light up when they are touched on the window bay and one had moved 10 feet when he returned; ghost dog sightings like Black Shuck are never a good sign but he didn’t report anything bad happening. The power of suggestion is often greater than the power of apparition.
In celebrity ghost hunting news, singer, songwriter, ghost spouse (and ex-spouse) and paranormal investigator Brocarde claims she was filming her latest music video in the Gloucester Prison, said to be one of the most haunted in the UK, when she claimed “the undead turned up to head bang” to her music in what she described as “a ghoulish punk rock party’; she claims that ghostly apparitions of multiple prisoners appeared while she sang and “I could feel my body being overtaken by third party energy, this felt a bit dangerous at the time as I was head banging over the edge of a balcony three stories up”; she says “I felt like I had an army of spirits dancing alongside me at certain points, it was very electric” but, since she was working on a recording, not a ghost hunt, she finished the video and immediately left the prison; it wasn’t until she got home that Brocarde said she identified two of the ghosts as the infamous Kray Twins – notorious English gangsters and murders who died in 1995 and 2000 and had been incarcerated there. Head Banging Ghost Gangsters sounds like a great name for a band.
Not all UFOs defy explanation as many people found out when the Internet was flooded with shares of a photo from Google Maps showing what appeared to be a crashed or hidden ‘flying saucer’ uncovered after being buried in the Sahara Desert; UFO researcher Scott Waring claimed to find it first while looking at a satellite image of the down of Bordj Omar Driss in Algeria, deep in the Sahara Desert; the clear image led Waring to speculate that the ‘flying saucer’ was in a hole 34.4 feet deep; as usual, there were plenty of believers before it was determined that the flying saucer was actually the round concrete foundation or base of a wind turbine; expanding the map, another UFO researcher found a similar foundation with a turbine under construction near the now debunked flying saucer. The most dangerous exercise for UFO researchers is jumping to conclusions.
The Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register announced just the second official Nessie sighting of 2025 as a witness submitted photos taken on May 23, 2025, while participating in the annual three-day Loch Ness Quest; the witness said he was on a hill overlooking Urqhart Bay when he saw through his binoculars something long and thin in the wake of a small boat; the afternoon (3:40 pm) sightings lasted 3-5 minutes and he photographed it with his cell phone; magnifications of the image don’t really clarify what he saw, but it was enough to be added to the register in what is a slow year for Nessie sightings. No monsters were seen during the quest, which disappointed the hunters but no doubt made fans of Don Quixote happy.
While not accepted by the Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register as of this writing, Tim Campbell of Antrim, Northern Ireland, set up a live webcam near Urquhart Castle and recorded what looks like one dark hump surfacing and then submerging; that was followed by a second, smaller hump between six and 10 feet long; Campbell speculated that he captured “a definite black shape that appears and definite deliberate movement. I think it looks animate. It looks like a hump. It seems to glide up out of the water then go back down. There could be two of them – it looked like a second one came up too”; he considered the possibility that this could be a family of Nessies because “There would have to be more than one if it has survived for all these years”; Campbell also saw something in the loch 40 years ago with his brother but has no photo of that encounter. A family of Nessies makes sense but, as Fermi said when considering aliens, where are they?
In a recent YouTube video, retired US Air Force F-16 Thunderbird Pilot and F-15E Combat Fighter pilot Ryan Bodenheimer revealed that he encountered a rectangular UFO at 30,000 feet while flying his F15 jet at 400 knots over Wyoming; he said he thought he would collide with the UFO before it approached his jet and kept pace with it; the UFO was “a perfect rectangle shape… maybe 30 to 50 feet high” and “bright white” around the edges; Bodenheimer had a clear enough view that he could rule out the craft being a weather balloon, plane or drone; however, he couldn’t explain how it flew, saying “There’s no wings on this thing, no exhaust. The edges were so bright they were pulsing. Aerodynamically, this thing shouldn’t be going at close to 400 knots. For a rectangle to be flying through the air was a wild experience”; he didn’t talk about the UFO until now because he believes the stigma surrounding military pilots seeing UFOs is much less than it once was. Do UFOs have precision flying teams like the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels? If they do, why don’t they train other pilots on how to avoid crashes on Earth?

Sorry, we don’t think you’re ready for flying uside down just yet.

It’s fine to believe in the paranormal but that belief shouldn’t lead to destructive behavior of the kind that happened in Kabale, Uganda, where the principal of a middle school was forced to close it after pupils and teachers complained about demonic attacks ever since the term began; local media reports that students believed to be possessed were screaming, fainting, crawling, hitting themselves and speaking in incoherent words; a spiritual conference and prayer service was organized but that didn’t seem to help; a school meeting just made matters worse when at least nine students began barking like dogs, crawling on their bellies like snakes, and calling out the name of a teacher, claiming he had “sacrificed” them; that prompted some parents to storm the teacher’s home and set it on fire, causing massive destruction; the teacher reported losing reportedly lost four houses in total, plus several goats, sheep, pigs, and crops; he continued to deny any involvement in the alleged possessions but the principal suspended him and another teacher; meanwhile, the local police promised to arrest and prosecute the vandals. Sometimes, the people with the smallest guts have the biggest gut feelings.
Lily Nova of St. Louis, Missouri, claims that she has had a UFO encounter of many kinds every day since the COVID 19 shutdowns in 2021, including sightings of orbs, metallic ships, and extraterrestrials; Nova described one female-like alien as being “very beautiful” with light blue skin, no hair, and wearing a skin-tight grey suit; the first ships she saw were triangular and they “did some impressive maneuvers to show me that it wasn’t a regular aircraft before they disappeared above me”; she claims to have met other aliens ” with light blonde hair, fair and glowing skin and bright blue eyes. I believe they send images of themselves to me through telepathy”; the telepathy allows them to ease into an encounter that Nova says “would be such a shocking experience for any human to have an alien walk up to you”; she has subsequently abandoned her career as a nutritionist to become a UFO and extraterrestrial researcher. If an alien with light blue skin approaches me and reads my mind, its first telepathic thought to me will be: “I am not a Smurf!”
For those who want something stronger than skepticism when it comes to UFOs, we present Joseph Gutheinz, a criminal defense attorney and retired senior special agent with NASA’s Office of Inspector General, who said in a recent interview that he tells people to “Prove it. Honestly, prove it” when they come to him with UFO and alien stories; Gutheinz says he used to tell his students that “the possibility of anybody coming from another world to visit us was beyond unlikely” and anyone who talked to him about aliens should “see a psychiatrist”; Gutheinz admits that there are things in the sky which are real, but “it’s coming from the Chinese or the Russians or your next-door neighbor flying around with their drone” and he admits the U.S. government has been covering up advanced technology tests with fraudulent UFO stories and “I think that we use the UFO cover to hide a lot of things.”; however, he accepts the possibility of life on other planets and even nearby moons, but “it is primitive, it is microorganisms, it’s nothing that’s going to visit us in a flying saucer”. Are you going to argue about UFOs and aliens with a lawyer?

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