It’s no secret cybercriminals thrive on personal information to pull off scams, commit bank fraud and engage in identity theft. But did you know that a lot of the information they need is readily available on people search sites? It might surprise you to learn that these companies gather and sell your personal data —...
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5-minute phone privacy audit to stop the snoops
We’ve all got a load of sensitive info on our phones — texts with loved ones, banking details, passwords and family photos. We’re giving away a brand-new iPhone 16 (a $1,500 value).Enter to win here. No purchase necessary! You don’t want anyone snooping around, whether it’s an app maker on the other side of the...
Apple’s bold move into AI: New iPhone 16, AirPods and watches
Apple Inc. held its most significant event of the year today, where the tech giant unveiled its latest iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and AirPods lineup and previewed its new artificial intelligence platform, Apple Intelligence. This early Sept. 9 launch comes just ahead of other major global events, allowing Apple to seize the spotlight before...
Sleep your way to your destination with this futuristic self-driving sleep pod
Have you ever had one of those overnight trips that you just couldn’t wait to be over? The kind that leaves you feeling exhausted before you even reach your destination, with cramped seats and noisy cabin passengers disrupting your sleep? We’ve all been there. Well, there’s some new technology being explored that could someday turn...
Iranian hackers ramp up digital attacks on US political campaigns
Elections are coming up, and threat actors are ramping up efforts to manipulate voters and attack political campaigns. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered new network infrastructure set up by Iranian hackers, aimed at targeting U.S. political campaigns. They use phishing emails and links to trick users into installing malicious software, often pretending to be cloud services....
Meta claims another 'error' after conservative college's second complaint about Facebook treatment
“Facebook is at it again,” according to one private college in Michigan. Last month, Facebook shut down Hillsdale College’s online courses page the same day the school launched a course critical of communism and Marxism. On Thursday, Hillsdale posted to X that the social media platform issued a warning for those searching for the college’s...
Texas police department to introduce autonomous drone pilot program: 'An eye in the sky'
A police department in Texas may soon be using drones to respond to emergency calls, according to Police Chief Brian Jones.The Bee Cave Police Department offered a demonstration of their autonomous drone system on Friday morning, known as “AV8.”The demonstration was part of a pilot project to test the AV8, which also consists of a...
Chinese robo-helper can clean, cook, even shoot hoops
Chinese startup Astribot has officially launched its latest creation, the S1 humanoid robot, in a video that showcases its impressive range of household capabilities. The S1 can be seen making waffles, feeding a cat, serving tea and even shooting hoops. This launch follows the robot’s initial reveal in April, where only the upper half was...
The mystery behind those creepy 'Unknown' spam calls
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their attempts to steal your sensitive data. One particularly concerning trend is the rise of targeted phone scams, where callers possess just enough information to seem legitimate but are actually phishing for more details to exploit. Recently, we received an email from James in LA detailing his unsettling experience...
Michigan football player’s Nigerian scammers pay price for teen's sextortion suicide
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A Michigan judge on Thursday sentenced Nigerian brothers Samuel and Samson Ogoshi to serve 17½ years in prison for their respective roles in a sextortion scheme that victimized...









