How To Sign Into Your Microsoft Account Without A Password
Microsoft introduced an update to its Microsoft Authenticator app that allows users to login to their Microsoft account without a password. Here's how to use it.
Online Harassment: Daily Stormer Sued For Harassment Campaign Against Jewish Woman
White supremacist website the Daily Stormer has been sued by the Southern Poverty Law center for leading a harassment campaign against a Jewish woman in rural Montana.
Trump And Extreme Vetting: Facial Recognition Software Fast Tracked For U.S. Airports
The Trump administration is planning to expand facial recognition systems at airports this summer in order to scan and confirm the identity of travelers entering the United States.
Broadband Access: FCC Considers Shortening Wait Period For New ISPs To Start Building Networks
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing its rules that require a five-month waiting period for ISPs to gain access to utility poles to build their broadband infrastructure.
Distracted Driving: Study Finds Nearly 90 Percent Of People Use Phone While Driving
A new study from ZenDrive found 88 out of 100 drivers use their phone while behind the wheel.
Google Antiturst Settlement: Google Agrees To Pay $8 Million In Fines, Open Up Android In Russia
Google has reached an agreement in an antitrust case with the Russian government that will allow Android users in Russia to use third-party search engines.
Shoney's Hacked: Malware Hits 37 Shoney's Restaurants, Credit Card Credentials Stolen
Thirty-seven Shoney's restaurants were hit by malware attacks that stole payment information including credit card numbers and cardholder names.
How To Enable YouTube's Hidden Dark Mode Feature
A recently discovered hidden feature on YouTube allows users to turn on dark mode. Here's how to do it.
Broadband Access: Republicans Defend Amendments To Internet Privacy Rules, FCC Pushes More Changes
A Republican congressman told his constituents “nobody’s got to use the internet” in defense of his decision to vote to roll back broadband privacy rules. Meanwhile, the Republican-led FCC is preparing to loosen requirements that help guarantee access to broadband for businesses.
Uber Problems: California Issues $1M Fine For Failing To Investigate Drunken Driving Reports
The California Public Utilities Commission’s Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division is calling for a $1.13 million fine against Uber for failing to investigate claims of drunken drivers.
Student Privacy: School-Owned Devices Don't Protect Student Privacy, New Report Finds
A new report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation found there is little privacy protection for students using school-owned devices.
Extreme Vetting: Smartphone And Laptop Searches Nearly Double At U.S. Border
Searches of cell phones and electronic devices have nearly doubled in the last year, data published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection show.
FCC Spectrum Auction Results: Winners Of Low-Band Spectrum Include T-Mobile, Comcast, Dish Network
The Federal Communications Commission announced the winners of its low-band spectrum auction on Thursday. T-Mobile walked away with the largest chunk of spectrum, with Dish Network and Comcast also winning portions.
What Is The GBU-43 Bomb? 'MOAB' Dropped By U.S. On ISIS Complex In Afghanistan
The GBU-43 is the most powerful non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal.
Uber 'Hell' Program: Uber Reportedly Used Exploit To Track And Target Lyft Drivers
An exploit in Lyft's software was reportedly used to target drivers working for both companies and entice them to work exclusively for Uber.
Illegal Streaming: More Than Half Of Millennials Are Still Watching Content Illegally
While 70 percent of millennials subscribe to a legal streaming service, more than half still watch illegal content—and the vast majority don't feel bad about doing so.
Porn Ban: Free Speech Groups, Porn Sites Oppose Legislation To Block 'Obscene' Content
A number of states have introduced a controversial bill that would mandate content blockers installed on all internet connected devices. Free speech advocates and pornographic sites are speaking out in opposition of the bill.
Microsoft Office Hack: Exploit In Word Used By Government Hackers Against Russian Targets
A recently patched zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office was used by nation-state actors to attack Russian targets, according to a security research firm.
VPN Services Report Huge Increase In Downloads, Usage Since Broadband Privacy Rules Were Repealed
Providers are reporting big increases in traffic since the repeal of the Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules.
Yahoo Sued For Mishandling Millions Of Dollars Meant For Humanitarian Aid
A group of former political prisoners sued Yahoo Tuesday for the mishandling of more than $17 million intended to be used for humanitarian aid.
Microsoft Office Hack: Microsoft Patches Problem In App That Spread Malware
Microsoft fixed a major security flaw in Microsoft Office that made the program vulnerable to malware that could steal banking credentials.
Twitter Deleting Tweets About United Airlines? Users Complain Of Censorship, But May Be Mistaken
Following United Airlines kicking Dr. David Dao off its flight, Twitter users became enraged. Some Twitter users are complaining negative tweets about United Airlines have been deleted, but it doesn't appear to be the case.
Russian Hacking Election Scandal: Suspects Arrested May Have Information About U.S. Hacks
Recently arrested Russian hackers, including one taken into custody in Barcelona over the weekend, may be able to provide information about the Russian government's role in influencing the 2016 U.S. Presidential election.
Phone Calls On Planes: FCC, Pai Reject Plan To Allow Phone Calls On Airlines
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission rejected a proposal from the previous administration that would have allowed cell phone usage on planes.
Payday Loans Online Data Breach: Personal Information From 250,000 People Stolen From Company
Information stolen from the Wonga Payday Loan data breach includes customer names, email addresses, phone numbers, bank account numbers and the last four digits of a user's credit card.
WikiLeaks Vault 7: Purported CIA Malware Found In Wild By Cybersecurity Firm
Cybersecurity firm Symantec found a number of attacks performed by a hacking group known as Longhorn closely resemble the attacks described in supposed CIA documents disclosed by WikiLeaks.
Apple iCloud Ransom: Turkish Crime Family Claims To Receive Ransom, Ends Attack
A group known as the Turkish Crime Family has reportedly received its requested ransom and will no longer carry out a purported attack that would have erased millions of iOS devices associated stolen iCloud accounts.
Ask.com Data Leak: Search Engine Accidentally Displays User Searches To Public
Search engine Ask.com accidentally displayed user searches—possibly for as long as three days—after a server status page was made public.
Twitter Vs. Trump Admin: Lawsuit Dropped After Government Withdraws Request To Unmask Trump Critic
Twitter voluntarily withdrew its lawsuit against the U.S. government on Friday after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection withdrew its demand for the company to unmask an anonymous user.
What Is Net Neutrality? FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Reportedly Readying Repeal
Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai is reportedly readying to roll back net neutrality protections and is planning to ask telecommunications companies to voluntarily agree to maintain an open internet.