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Smart and Safe Tech January 14

FCC cracks down on robocall reporting violations

FCC imposes new $10,000 fines on telecom companies for false robocall filings. New penalties take effect Feb. 5 to strengthen enforcement against violations.

Apple January 14

Malicious Mac extensions steal crypto wallets and passwords

Mac users face new security threat as malware infiltrates trusted extension marketplaces, targeting cryptocurrency wallets and passwords through malicious code.

White House January 14

Trump eyes action on Greenland, setting up White House face-off with Denmark

Leaders from Greenland and Denmark are slated to meet Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at White House, as Trump weighs acquiring Greenland for security.

Media January 14

Washington Post reporter’s home searched by FBI

The FBI on Wednesday executed a search warrant on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson‘s home as part of a wider probe, the paper announced.

Rand Paul January 13

Rand Paul says GOP colleagues 'don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats': They 'say they’re pro-life'

Sen. Rand Paul blasted GOP colleagues over the boat strikes near Venezuela, accusing them of not caring about the lives lost on the vessels.

Justice Department January 13

DOJ says 'no basis' for civil rights investigation into Minneapolis ICE officer killing

The DOJ declined a civil rights probe into an ICE officer's killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, breaking from past practices as the FBI investigation continues.

Media January 13

Grand Theft Auto blacklists ‘Charlie Kirk’ as players try to recreate his killing in the game

Grand Theft Auto reportedly bans mentions of Charlie Kirk after users allegedly created assassination missions based on the conservative leader's murder.

Smartphones January 13

5 simple tech tips to improve digital privacy

Privacy tips for iPhone and Android users reveal built-in phone settings to reduce tracking and limit data sharing without advanced technical expertise.

Politics January 13

Former Trump lawyer Halligan defends US prosecutor status in wake of Comey, James dismissals

Lindsey Halligan, Trump's former lawyer defended her role as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia on Tuesday, backed by top DOJ brass.

Cybercrime January 13

Teen hackers recruited through fake job ads

Criminal network "The Com" uses fake job posts to recruit teens for cybercrime, with recent arrests including 19-year-old Thalha Jubair accused of $115 million attacks.

United Kingdom January 12

UK targets Elon Musk’s X with fines and possible ban over Grok deepfake abuse

The U.K.'s communications regulator, Ofcom, launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform following reports of AI chatbot Grok creating illegal deepfake images.