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 Pelosi Divert $2.4 Billion from Social Security to Cover Impeachment Costs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
No, Celine Dion Didn’t Die in a Plane Crash
The singer was killed (again) by a death hoax.
Is the ‘Harry Potter’ 2020 Movie Trailer Real?
Begs the question: How many Harry Potter movies, if any, is too many Harry Potter movies?
Did Malia Obama Cause 24 Classmates to Be Expelled for Praying on Campus?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Rapper T.I. Say He Takes His Daughter to a Doc to Check Her Virginity?
Backlash against the rapper's comment on a podcast was swift.