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US intercepts top-secret Iran message to activate 'sleeper cells' across world
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (491+ words) The U.S. intercepted encrypted communications believed to have originated in Iran that may serve as an "operational trigger" for sleeper agents abroad, according to a federal government alert sent to law enforcement agencies. The alert cites preliminary analysis of a transmission…...
USPS confirms 24-hour blackout with no mail deliveries next week
3+ week, 2+ day ago (247+ words) All Post Office locations will be closed on Presidents Day(Image: Carmen Whitehead via Getty Images) Presidents' Day falls on Monday, Feb. 16, meaning you may not get mail on time. While many people will welcome the first break since the…...
Lonely New Yorkers warned not to fall for dating app scams on Valentine's Day
3+ week, 4+ day ago (440+ words) Officials are warning New Yorkers to protect themselves from romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day(Image: Getty Images) Have you been swiping right on dating apps ahead of Valentine's Day? While you might think you're finding love, you could be…...
WhatsApp users warned to disable one feature to stay safe
1+ mon, 12+ hour ago (411+ words) Security experts are urging WhatsApp users to disable automatic media downloads after Google discovered a vulnerability that could allow hackers to send malicious files through group chats Anyone using WhatsApp on their device may want to check their settings following…...
US TikToker says Americans should be warned about key thing when visiting the UK
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (544+ words) Hawaii native Kalani Smith, who has 3.3 million TikTok followers, issued a warning to fellow Americans about something they're likely to experience if they visit the UK. Anyone traveling to a foreign country is guaranteed to encounter some degree of culture…...
Last chance to file a late claim and earn up to $7,500 in the AT&T settlement
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (519+ words) AT&T customers have one last chance to submit a claim in the company's settlement(Image: Getty Images) AT&T customers have one last chance to file a claim to potentially receive money from the company's $177 million data leak class…...
Gmail users warned to turn off common feature amid alarming privacy concerns
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (384+ words) Gmail users are warned to disable Smart Features amid privacy concerns as Google may scan emails for AI training which can expose sensitive data Gmail users are being warned to disable a widely enabled feature after privacy advocates raised concerns…...
Verizon down as East Coast reports widespread mobile and internet disruptions
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (295+ words) Map shows where the most issues were reported(Image: downdetector.com) Verizon customers across the United States are reporting widespread mobile and internet service disruptions for the second time this month. According to outage-tracking website Downdetector, affected areas included major…...
Verizon announces $20 credit for customers after major outage - how to redeem
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (426+ words) After a significant Verizon Wireless outage yesterday, the company announced it is now sending out $20 credit to its customers. The company reported outages Wednesday, leaving millions without cell service or internet connection. At its peak, DownDetector reported nearly 70% of customers…...
X down again worldwide as thousands of users complain feeds won't load
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (347+ words) Thousands of users reported experiencing issues with X, marking the latest outage in the social media platform. The outage was initially reported by DownDetector, a website that tracks online tech issues. More than 5,000 users reported experiencing issues with loading posts…...