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February 12, 2026

Gabbard ends task force that aimed to reform intelligence gathering after less than a year

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard ended an intelligence task force after less than a year, saying the group was always meant to be temporary.

February 11, 2026

2026 Valentine's romance scams and how to avoid them

Valentine's Day romance scams in 2026 use AI personas and automated scripts to target divorced and widowed individuals through data broker profiles.

February 10, 2026

Microsoft 'Important Mail' email is a scam: How to spot it

Scammers are impersonating Microsoft with urgent deadline threats and fake legal language to rush victims into clicking dangerous links.

February 10, 2026

When dating apps get hacked, your private life goes public

Bumble and Match say user data was not exposed after hackers tied to ShinyHunters claimed breaches, but the incidents renew concerns about dating app security.

February 7, 2026

How to protect a loved one's identity after death

Protect your deceased loved one's identity from scammers with essential steps. Learn how to secure credit files and close gaps criminals exploit.

February 7, 2026

AI companions are reshaping teen emotional bonds

Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media is warning that artificial intelligence companion tools "are not safe for kids under 18" as interactions turn personal.

February 6, 2026

AI deepfake romance scam steals woman's home and life savings

An AI video scam targeting a woman used deepfake technology to impersonate actor Steve Burton, leading the victim to lose $81,000 and forced her to sell her home.

February 5, 2026

Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected

BitLocker encryption keys provided to law enforcement by Microsoft raise concerns about digital privacy as encrypted data becomes accessible to authorities with valid warrants.

February 5, 2026

Millions of AI chat messages exposed in app data leak

AI chat app "Chat & Ask AI" reportedly exposed 300 million private messages from 25+ million users, including conversations about suicide and illegal acts.

February 4, 2026

How tech is being used in Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation

Investigators are hoping digital clues may break open the investigation into Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Arizona home.