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QR code email scam targets employee reviews

May 31, 2026

QR code email scam targets employee reviews

A phishing email disguised as an HR performance review uses a QR code to trick victims. Learn how to spot this quishing scam and stay protected.

Humanoid robots work nonstop in package test

May 24, 2026

Humanoid robots work nonstop in package test

Figure AI claims its three humanoid robots completed over 24 hours of continuous autonomous package sorting without any human control in a warehouse test.

Racism fears spark city to nix gunshot detection tech days after crazed gunman opened fire in streets

May 21, 2026

Racism fears spark city to nix gunshot detection tech days after crazed gunman opened fire in streets

Cambridge, Massachusetts, city council voted to end its ShotSpotter contract amid racism concerns despite a recent mass shooting on Memorial Drive.

Northeastern city votes to end ShotSpotter contract for gunfire-detection tech designed to fight crime

May 20, 2026

Northeastern city votes to end ShotSpotter contract for gunfire-detection tech designed to fight crime

Cambridge, Massachusetts, voted to terminate its ShotSpotter contract within 90 days after councilors cite concerns over false positives and immigration enforcement ties.

Retired Austin cop tears into leftist city council for stripping police of key tools before shooting rampage

May 19, 2026

Retired Austin cop tears into leftist city council for stripping police of key tools before shooting rampage

Former Austin police officer says left-wing city council members handcuffed police by removing Flock license plate reader technology from the city.

Amazon recall text scam comes with red flags

May 18, 2026

Amazon recall text scam comes with red flags

Scammers are sending fake Amazon product recall texts with phishing links designed to steal your login and payment details. Here's how to spot them.

License plate cameras at Home Depot and Lowe’s spark privacy fears

May 16, 2026

License plate cameras at Home Depot and Lowe’s spark privacy fears

Some Home Depot and Lowe's stores in Connecticut reportedly scan license plates in parking lots using automated readers tied to police databases.

AI tax filing sounds easy — until it leaves you owing the IRS thousands of dollars

April 13, 2026

AI tax filing sounds easy — until it leaves you owing the IRS thousands of dollars

Filing taxes with AI tools puts you at serious financial risk, as studies show these systems can routinely make costly mistakes.

Hackers abuse Google Cloud to send trusted phishing emails

January 8, 2026

Hackers abuse Google Cloud to send trusted phishing emails

Cybercriminals allegedly sent 9,000+ phishing emails using Google Cloud tools, targeting 3,200 organizations by exploiting legitimate automation features.

Peek-a-boo, Big Tech sees you: Expert warns just 20 cloud images can make an AI deepfake video of your child

May 20, 2025

Peek-a-boo, Big Tech sees you: Expert warns just 20 cloud images can make an AI deepfake video of your child

A new study reveals nearly half of parents are unaware that data services like Apple's iCloud analyze their kids' images, raising privacy concerns over AI deepfakes.