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April 9, 2024

Congress one step closer to reauthorizing controversial federal surveillance tool

The House of Representatives is gearing up for a chamber-wide vote on renewing a key tool that will allow members of the federal government to conduct warrantless surveillance.

April 9, 2024

Air Force secretary plans to ride in AI-operated F-16 fighter aircraft this spring

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall met with the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday and said he plans to ride in an autonomously-operated aircraft this Spring.

April 9, 2024

FBI director says China is the 'defining threat of our generation'

FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that China is the "defining threat of our generation" during a Tuesday speech to the American Bar Association.

April 9, 2024

House to clear major roadblock on data privacy amid showdown over federal surveillance powers

House GOP leaders are separating a measure on data privacy from a larger bill aimed at renewing a federal government surveillance tool in order to give the latter a higher chance of passing.

April 9, 2024

Kentucky dad hacks Hawaii to fake death rather than pay 6-figure child support debt

Prosecutors say a Kentucky computer hacker broke into Hawaii's death registry and faked his demise to avoid paying more than $116,000 in child support to his ex.

April 9, 2024

Why some laid-off employees turn to TikTok for career flexibility

Some laid-off workers try their hand at content creation rather than trying to return to traditional employment, though success online is not always easy to come by.

April 9, 2024

Advice from fraud specialist who files debit card swindling claims all day

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals advice from a reader who files debit card fraud claims all day. Here are eight do's and don'ts to prevent debit card fraud.

April 9, 2024

FBI arrests Idaho 18-year-old for 'violent plot' to attack churches on behalf of ISIS, Justice Department says

The FBI has arrested an 18-year-old Idaho man who allegedly pledged support to ISIS and was planning an attack on a church in Coeur d’Alene on their behalf.

April 9, 2024

How to update your PIN or password on your Android

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to update your password, PIN or pattern on your Android to keep your device safe and secure from hackers.

April 9, 2024

China's schools use AI. Why don't ours?

Artificial intelligence isn't designed to replace humans, it's supposed to augment them and give them new tools. It's how the US will stay competitive with China -- through education.