Are Hackers Stealing Private Information via ‘What Would You Look Like Bald’ Facebook Apps?
Viral warnings about "extreme hackers" stealing information via popular entertainment apps on Facebook are false and misleading.
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Twitter Account Hacks Target Pundits, Diplomats
Turkey "cyber army" Ayyıldız Tim is claiming responsibility for the hacks, which have been directed mostly at public figures worldwide.
Hackers Demand Millions of Dollars in Ransom for Stolen HBO Data and Videos
The group is threatening to release forthcoming episodes of HBO shows unless the network pays millions of dollars within three days.
Hacker Who Helped Stop Global Cyberattack Arrested in the United States
Marcus Hutchins helped derail the WannaCry ransomware attack in May, but now he is accused of creating malware of his own.
Was Zomato Hit by Hackers?
The restaurant review web site and app confirmed that data for millions of users was compromised.
Were Power Outages in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York Caused by Cyberattacks?
The power outages did not take place simultaneously, and they appear to have been caused by physical mechanical failures.
Can Hackers Use Peace Sign Selfies to Steal Fingerprints and Identities?
Two articles heralding anti-fingerprint theft technology kicked off a wave of claims that hackers are duplicating prints to steal identities.
Millions of Yahoo Accounts’ Passwords Stolen
Yahoo says a "state-sponsored actor" has stolen "certain user account information."
New Hackers on Facebook
Rumors about hackers posting insulting and sexual messages on your friends' Facebook walls in your name are old and unfounded.
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Did U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’ Ancestor Own Slaves in Jamaica?
Based on an article written by the 2020 presidential Democratic primary candidate's father, right-leaning opponents dove head-first into an ill-judged attack on her.
Is This a Photo of Alaska’s ‘Sleeping Lady’ Mountain?
"The giant woman fell asleep waiting for her beloved to return from battle, unaware that he had been killed."
Is Kamala Harris Not Eligible to Serve as U.S. President?
The requirements for serving as U.S. President were established over 200 years ago and haven't changed much since.
Did Trump Vow to ‘Terminate’ Social Security?
The president articulated several different plans for payroll taxes during a press conference at his golf club in August 2020.
Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from Face Masks?
Rumors about masks are getting more creative, but health experts still recommend wearing cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.