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 Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.
Did Tanya McDowell Get 5 Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School While Felicity Huffman Got 14 Days?
Memes comparing Tanya McDowell to various school-related criminal cases surface frequently.
Did an 11-Year-Old Girl Shoot and Kill ‘Illegal Aliens’ Burglarizing Her Home?
The fake story of two undocumented immigrants burglarizing a home and being killed by a little girl with a shotgun is more than a decade old.
Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Chick-fil-A Pay a $17 Starting Wage?
Company spokesperson: "Chick-fil-A restaurants are individually owned and operated, so wage decisions are made at the local level."