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FBI Atlanta takes down global $20 M phishing network
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (291+ words) ATLANTA - The FBI Atlanta Field Office and Indonesian law enforcement authorities dismantled a sophisticated global phishing operation that enabled cybercriminals to steal thousands of victims" account credentials and attempt more than $20 million in fraud." The operation centered on a tool…...
Other countries pushing social media bans
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (58+ words) FOX 5 Atlanta Nations including the United Kingdom and France are exploring restrictions, while Australia has already taken action, requiring platforms like Tik Tok, You Tube and Snapchat to remove accounts belonging to users under 16 or face significant fines. Greece has…...
Coweta County approves $1. 7 B data center
2+ day, 6+ min ago (33+ words) FOX 5 Atlanta Coweta County Commissioners approved a $1. 7 billion data center project after a narrow vote and fierce opposition from residents concerned about traffic and school proximity....
Inside look at private cloud data center: Eclipse Network
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (49+ words) FOX 5 Atlanta We take a behind-the-scenes look at Eclipse Network, a private, cloud data center in Atlanta. Aly Lee, the director of revenue, gives us a look at what the center offers and how it protects client data....
Samsung Messages app will be discontinued soon: Here's what to know
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (188+ words) Samsung announced that its Samsung Messages application will be discontinued in July 2026." The company is encouraging users to switch to Google Messages and set it as their default messaging app." Customers are advised to check the Samsung Messages app for…...
New bill aims to ban AI data centers
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (49+ words) FOX 5 Atlanta A new legislative push led by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez aims to halt the construction of AI data centers until federal safeguards are in place. The move comes as communities fear rising utility costs and environmental impacts....
Georgia senate passes high school phone ban
2+ week, 4+ day ago (47+ words) FOX 5 Atlanta The Georgia Senate moved one step closer to removing mobile devices from public high school classrooms on Monday, passing a bill that would prohibit student access to cellphones from the first bell of the day to the last....
'Bell-to-bell': cell phone ban in Georgia schools heads to governor's desk
2+ week, 4+ day ago (443+ words) ATLANTA - The Georgia Senate moved one step closer to removing mobile devices from public high school classrooms on Monday, passing a bill that would prohibit student access to cellphones from the first bell of the day to the last. House…...
Pickens County scam alert: Fake toll fee texts targeting Georgia drivers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (161+ words) The Pickens County Sheriff's Office warns residents against scanning QR codes in fraudulent toll fee text messages in Jasper, Ga. , on March 2, 2026. (Pickens County Sheriff's Office) JASPER, Ga. - The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to keep their phones…...
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
4+ mon, 20+ hour ago (618+ words) Today Australia's social media ban for those under 16 will take effect. Media platforms face fines of up to $33 million. Children in Australia under the age of 16 are now legally banned from using 10social media apps. Hundreds of thousands of accounts are…...