California man broke into thousands of iCloud accounts to steal nude images, feds say
A Southern California man broke into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and collected more than 620,000 private photos and videos in an effort to steal images of nude young women, federal authorities said.
A Southern California man broke into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and collected more than 620,000 private photos and videos in an effort to steal images of nude young women, federal authorities said.
Elon Musk introduces humanoid robot prototype at Tesla AI Day
Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
FTC refiles antitrust lawsuit against Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
Consumer alert: Scammers take advantage of QR code-comeback
QR stands for quick response. You scan the box-shaped code using your phone’s camera and seconds later, a link will open. Privacy experts say con artists are now using this technology to scam people.
QR stands for quick response. You scan the box-shaped code using your phone’s camera and seconds later, a link will open. Privacy experts say con artists are now using this technology to scam people.
YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene's account for one week
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been suspended from Twitter for a week after she claimed on the social media platform that vaccines are “failing.”
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been suspended from Twitter for a week after she claimed on the social media platform that vaccines are “failing.”
Sarasota coding school gives kids early tech skills
An after-school program in Sarasota is giving kids an edge for the future by teaching them new languages -- computer code.
An after-school program in Sarasota is giving kids an edge for the future by teaching them new languages -- computer code.
Facebook's new prayer tool arrives to mixed reception
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Bipedal robot becomes 1st ever to run 5K, university says
A robot named Cassie became the first machine of its kind to run a 5K footrace — and she did it in one charge.
A robot named Cassie became the first machine of its kind to run a 5K footrace — and she did it in one charge.
Apple to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse
Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused, including by governments looking to surveil their citizens.
Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused, including by governments looking to surveil their citizens.
Amazon, Google, others to help US fight ransomware, cyber threats
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative — a new agency effort to drive down the risk of ransomware attacks in the United States.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative — a new agency effort to drive down the risk of ransomware attacks in the United States.
Zoom to pay $85 million to settle 'Zoombombing' lawsuit
Zoom has reached an $85 million settlement in a lawsuit accusing the company of having weak privacy controls. Millions of U.S. users could claim a piece of the settlement.
Zoom has reached an $85 million settlement in a lawsuit accusing the company of having weak privacy controls. Millions of U.S. users could claim a piece of the settlement.
Scammer poses as friend on social media, sends Safety Harbor woman into online nightmare
A woman from Safety Harbor is living an online nightmare and wants to warn others of a seemingly simple hacking scheme involving a fake social media account and a friendly request for help.
A woman from Safety Harbor is living an online nightmare and wants to warn others of a seemingly simple hacking scheme involving a fake social media account and a friendly request for help.
Cyber attacks: Biden warns of growing threats in 1st visit with US intelligence community
President Joe Biden used his first visit with rank-and-file members of the U.S. intelligence community to make a promise that he will “never politicize” their work.
President Joe Biden used his first visit with rank-and-file members of the U.S. intelligence community to make a promise that he will “never politicize” their work.
Google rolls out new web game for Tokyo Olympics
If you want to go for the gold but couldn’t compete in the Tokyo Olympics, a new Google game could be your next best bet.
If you want to go for the gold but couldn’t compete in the Tokyo Olympics, a new Google game could be your next best bet.
Several major websites suffer brief, widespread internet outage
Several apps and websites briefly experienced outages on Thursday, including PlayStation Network, Costco, UPS and Fidelity.
Several apps and websites briefly experienced outages on Thursday, including PlayStation Network, Costco, UPS and Fidelity.
Twitter is testing a ‘dislike’ button
Are you seeing a “dislike” button on Twitter? Don’t get too excited yet — it’s just a test.
Are you seeing a “dislike” button on Twitter? Don’t get too excited yet — it’s just a test.
Tech job boom in Tampa Bay continues as companies relocate to Sunshine State
Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs in the Tampa Bay area, but one of the hottest markets right now is the technology industry. New companies keep moving to Tampa and that adds to the idea of Tampa as a major tech hub.
Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs in the Tampa Bay area, but one of the hottest markets right now is the technology industry. New companies keep moving to Tampa and that adds to the idea of Tampa as a major tech hub.
Biden: 'Killing people' remark was call to action for social media companies
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
Thousands of iPhones potentially compromised with spyware, group claims
The two groups accessed a leaked list of thousands of potential targets, although they said it is unclear how many smartphones were successfully hacked.
The two groups accessed a leaked list of thousands of potential targets, although they said it is unclear how many smartphones were successfully hacked.