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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.

April 8, 2024

See what the home you grew up in looks like now and other Maps tricks

Tech expert Kim Komando explains how to use Google Maps tricks like looking at your childhood home, planning trip times, and virtually visiting buildings and shipwrecks

April 8, 2024

Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over alleged fake news and obstruction

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has named Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over fake news and opened a separate investigation into Musk for alleged obstruction.

April 8, 2024

Public safety group finds FBI violent crime data is higher than initially reported

New public safety report outlines several reasons for the discrepancy between FBI and city data.

April 8, 2024

Biden admin pledges $6.6B to ensure most advanced microchips are built in US

The Biden administration pledged up to $6.6 billion for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to expand its Arizona sites and better ensure cutting-edge microchips are made in the U.S.