Trump Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity
Critics say the order threatens to lead to a "haphazard patchwork of fixes" regarding how to deter online attacks.
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Activists Threaten to Spill Congress’ Browsing Histories After Privacy Rollback Vote
One activist says he plans to create a searchable tool that allows constituents to look up legislators' browsing histories.
SpaceX Rocket Explodes on Florida Launchpad
The rocket was carrying a communications satellite that was supposed to bring Internet service to remote parts of Africa.
Internaut Day: The Web’s Birthday?
23 August is supposed to be the anniversary of the World Wide Web's birth, but that isn't its actual origin date.
America to Hand Off Internet Domain Name Control
Despite what critics charge, the U.S. isn't giving away the Internet, but America is relinquishing control over a critical component of its infrastructure.
Nine-Year-Old Murders Parents After They Turn Off Wi-Fi for Punishment
An article reporting that a child killed his parents because they wouldn't let him access the Internet came from a "satire" web site.
Trump Wants to Shut Down the Internet?
Donald Trump made some confusing remarks about an internet shutdown or ban, but he appeared to be describing a counterterror plan.
Facebook Closed Feb. 29-30-31?
Rumor: Facebook be closed for maintenance on Feb. 29, 30, and 31.
Mum e-Dearest
French playboy discovers the woman he's been romancing on the Internet for months is his mother.
Instagram Cancellation Hoax
Is Instagram overloaded and about to cancel the accounts of users who don't follow the instructions in a posted message?
Is the ‘Talking Angela’ App Unsafe for Children?
The Talking Angela app supposedly unsafely prompts children to provide personal information about themselves.
Girl Kills Herself Facebook Scam
A girl killed herself after her father posted something awful on her Facebook wall?
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Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.