Credit card 'skimmers' found inside social media buttons
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto checkout pages, known as e-skimming or a Magecart attack.
Twitter weighs in on whether Trump could be banned after leaving office
Once President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on Inauguration Day, Twitter could remove President Trump’s special privileges as a high-profile world leader and treat his account as a normal one.
Tips for a hosting a successful virtual holiday party
Amy Nichols, founder of Amy Nichols Special Events, breaks down some ways you can liven up any virtual holiday party.
How to avoid spreading misinformation to friends, relatives over the holidays
Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about ways people can help curb the spread of misinformation that typically proliferates during this time of year.
Woman sells husband’s PlayStation 5 after she discovers it is not an air purifier
A man’s attempt to convince his wife that his new PlayStation 5 was an air purifier backfired when she discovered the ruse and forced him to sell the highly coveted gaming console.
Elevate K-12 connecting teachers across the nation with classrooms in need of instruction
Shaily Baranwal, founder and COD of Elevate K-12, talks about what they're doing to help fill a teacher shortage through livestream instruction.
Keys to cultivating a more diverse tech industry
Van Richardson, CEO of iManage, talks about the importance of getting more Black youth engaged in the tech industry.
Oregon nurse placed on leave for bragging on TikTok about not wearing a mask
An oncology nurse in Oregon has been placed on administrative leave after she bragged on social media that she does not wear a mask in public and flouts other COVID-19 restrictions.
Shopper waiting outside Orlando GameStop since Wednesday scores PS5
"My mom said 'please do not wait two days for a PS5 and miss Thanksgiving dinner,'" he told FOX 35 News. "And I said 'I really want a PS5!' So I ended up still doing it."
‘MeowTalk’: App deciphers cat’s mood from meows
Javier Sanchez and his team are working to help create a stronger bond between humans and their cats by breaking down the communication barrier with MeowTalk.
Google offering several tools to evaluate COVID-19 exposure risk in Chicago
Justin Burr, a Google tech expert, talks about what they're doing to give accurate and real-time information on the COVID-19 outbreak in Chicago and beyond.
Chicago to test sewage to forecast future COVID-19 outbreaks
Charlie Catlett, senior research scientist of Discovery Partners Institute, talks about how sewage water testing can be a valuable indicator in predicting the next surge of COVID-19.
'Secret Sister' scam gift exchange is making the rounds on social media again
The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.
Twitter will give @POTUS handle to Biden on Inauguration Day
The @POTUS Twitter account will automatically be given to President-elect Joe Biden on Inauguration Day, according to Twitter.
Georgia Tech develops COVID-19 risk map
Joshua Weitz, a professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, talks about their new COVID-19 risk map which evaluates the risk level of attending an event given the location and size of the gathering.
Twitter adds disappearing 'fleets' to its social media arsenal
Daliah Saper talks about the new "fleets" feature on Twitter which is aimed to compete against Instagram and Snapchat stories.
Twitter, Facebook CEOs vow election action; GOP touts curbs
As the CEOs of Twitter and Facebook gave assurances of vigorous action against election disinformation, Republicans at a Senate hearing Tuesday pounded the social media companies over political bias, business practices and market dominance, laying the ground for curbs on their long-held legal protections.
300,000 tweets flagged over election disinformation, CEO says during Senate hearing
A Senate panel is calling on the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter to defend their handling of disinformation in the contest between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
New audio device puts music in your head — without headphones
A new futuristic audio technology from Noveto Systems allows people to move around in their own personal sound bubble.