Cyber hygiene: Check your exposure to hackers with these online tools

As the conflict on the ground continues to escalate, Russian and Ukrainian hackers are waging a cyber war that could have implications in other parts of the globe.  

Russia-Ukraine war disinformation spreading online as experts say to seek credible sources

Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms are battling to remove Russian disinformation accounts targeting Ukrainians, and experts at Arizona State say it's something they're watching closely.

Elon Musk says his Starlink internet is ‘now active’ in Ukraine

A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.

Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds

Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Could cyberattacks impact US?

Should Russia launch a cyberattack on the United States, they have the capabilities to impact banking services, food supply and even disable satellites, according to experts.

Tech experts warn to watch for suspicious online activity amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

As President Biden announces harsher sanctions against Russia over its aggression towards Ukraine, there’s a growing fear that Russia could retaliate in the form of cyber attacks targeting private businesses or critical infrastructure like power plants, banks, and water treatment facilities in the United States.

Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Cyberattacks could affect U.S.

If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.

AT&T to shut down 3G network on Feb. 22: Here’s how it could impact you

AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.

Trump's social media app launches one year after Twitter, Facebook ban

Former President Donald Trump's new social media app launched Monday morning, a little over a year after he was banned from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. His "Truth Social" app is only open to a limited number of subscribers who had preordered, but was still Apple's top free app in the U.S.

Electric car infrastructure needs rapid charge to keep up with demand, but who pays the bill?

Florida ranks second in the nation for the amount of electric vehicles on state roadways. The EV industry is projected to see massive growth, and a battle is brewing in the Sunshine State over who should control the charging infrastructure.

Military looks to Cyber Florida for help tackling online attacks

The U.S. military is looking for help with cyber attacks, so defense commanders are tapping the best minds on the latest cybersecurity research at local universities, including Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida.

Want to cut back on plastics? There (will be) an app for that

An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College. 

St. Pete PD uses robot featured in Sam Adams Super Bowl commercial

One of the stars of this year's Super Bowl advertisements is actually a member of St. Petersburg Police Department SWAT. 

Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.

AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking

While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.

Robot dogs will soon patrol the US-Mexico border

The handful of police officials experimenting with the four-legged machines say they’re just another tool, like existing drones and simple wheeled robots, to keep emergency responders out of harm’s way as they scout for dangers.