Trump Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity
11 May 2017Critics 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
1 September 2016The 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 201623 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
18 August 2016Despite 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
24 June 2016An 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?
9 December 2015Donald 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
19 December 2005French 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?
3 September 2013The 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 U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?
15 February 2019Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her marriages and family immigration history.
Is U.S. Actor Sam Elliott Really Dead?
15 July 2019A frequent producer of junk news managed to trick some readers into believing that the popular actor had died in July 2019.
Did U.S. Women’s Soccer Player Give Nazi Salute Outside Holocaust Museum?
15 July 2019The photo was shared by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan with a message congratulating the team for its World Cup win.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Say ‘White Men Should Be Put in Chains’?
19 November 2018A widely-shared meme offered a malicious quotation attributed to the Minnesota Democrat.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
4 June 2012"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"