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Pop quiz: How many times has someone tried to scam you today? Beyond the spammy emails and phone calls, take a look at your texts. Chances are, there are a few scam text messages mixed in—and you weren’t sure if some of them were legitimate messages or not. As we change the way we use technology (nope, not answering an actual call!), scam texts are becoming cybercriminals’ preferred mode of attack. In fact, spam texts now surpass spam calls in frequency, and since March 2024 alone, Americans received 19.2 billion of them, according to a study by SlickText. Even worse? The FTC reports that people lost $10 billion to these so-called smishing scams in 2023.

If You Get These Texts, Delete Them Immediately

Android Police

Although we wish some things could always stay the same, that's not often the case, especially when it comes to the bills that we pay. And while wireless carriers like T-Mobile have brought incredible change over the past decade, it looks like things are finally reaching a tipping point, with carriers now making more changes than ever in an attempt to secure additional profits.

The party's finally over for grandfathered AT&T unlimited plans

The US Sun

SCAMMERS are finding increasingly convincing ways to get their hands on your money – and falling for their schemes can cost you thousands. Gone are the days of relying on fraudulent emails to trick people into handing over their personal information. Malicious actors can reach you over the phone and trick you into picking up […]

‘Do not answer it’ iPhone and Android owners told over common signs you’re being hit with bank-emptying phone call scam

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

THE National Security Agency has shared tips for staying safe on your phone – and they apply to iPhone and Android users across the globe. The NSA’s Mobile Device Best Practices report includes many tips and tricks to protect against cyberattacks, but one in particular stands out. The agency recommends powering your phone off and […]

Every Android and iPhone user warned to turn cell off once a week to stop eerie attack as NSA warns ‘threats increasing’

Days before Boeing’s deferred prosecution agreement over 737 Max crashes would’ve expired, a door plug blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight, and the case was reopened. Now, attorneys for family members of the crash victims have been told federal prosecutors will seek a guilty plea from Boeing to resolve a criminal fraud charge, which one lawyer called “another sweetheart deal.”

DOJ prepares a plea deal for Boeing.

Last week, an outage disconnected wireless customers trying to use international roaming, and now we know why,. Syniverse says the problem was not a cyberattack but a “misconfiguration” that flooded its network with a near-infinite loop of error messages. Things are finally back online, and AT&T says it will credit customers for the days — but we haven’t heard more from T-Mobile or Verizon.

Syniverse blames global roaming outage on a “signaling storm.”

Do you have an old desktop or laptop PC collecting dust? You can transform the old system into a Windows server, opening new doors for adding new functionality to the home or office. We've already looked at ways to transform an old PC into a network-attached storage (NAS) enclosure and use an old laptop for a Ubuntu server. In this guide, we'll look at how to set up a Windows server on older hardware, saving the old desktop or laptop PC from ending up in household waste.

Here's how you can quickly turn an old laptop or desktop PC into a powerful Windows server

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

It’s common for the average person today to have over 100 online accounts, ranging from frequently used services to one-time sign-ups that are easily forgotten. With the increasing prevalence of data breaches, it has become crucial to monitor and manage these accounts. Each account linked to your email address could potentially expose your personal information if compromised. Therefore, keeping track of your online accounts is essential for maintaining your security.

How to find and manage all online accounts linked to your email

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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Mississippi State

A federal judge blocked a Mississippi law from taking effect that would have required age verification for all and parental consent for teens in order to make accounts on many social media sites. The preliminary injunction fell on the same day the Supreme Court issued a ruling in a pair...

Judge blocks Mississippi law that required age verification on social media

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

A federal judge could block the Federal Trade Commission’s impending ban on noncompete agreements from going into effect. Noncompete agreements are intended to make it difficult for employees to switch to similar positions at other companies or start businesses of their own, and they’ve been a contentious issue within tech companies in particular.

The FTC’s ban against noncompete agreements may be under threat

It was a lopsided victory for one of the firms. A new study compares the three major US carriers in terms of user experience. The study found that T-Mobile earns the top spot in most categories. The difference between AT&T and Verizon is much closer. You may have your own...

Here's who the true king of US mobile in 2024 is, according to report

Update June 23: Microsoft has quietly deleted the guide. Microsoft has been quietly publishing quite a few guides on its official website lately. These include ones on how to Save, Use and Manage Windows 11 Passkeys, how to enable TPM and VBS-powered Enhanced Security Sign-in (ESS), and one which talks about passwordless sign-ins using the Microsoft Account (MSA).

Microsoft explains why it wants you to switch to Microsoft account from Local account

The code was first spotted by reverse engineer Aaron Perris, @aaronp613 on X, who regularly uncovers new app features ahead of launch; the code references were discovered in Tuesday’s iOS app update, Perris told TechCrunch. Finding a reference in an app’s code about a new feature or functionality doesn’t...

X weighs adding a downvote button to replies — but it doesn’t want to emulate Reddit

BRITS and Americans have been warned of a vicious banking attack targeting Android users. Dubbed “Medusa”, the campaign allows cyber thieves to raid accounts using sneaky tactics without the phone’s owner realising. Medusa has been around for sometime but experts have detected a new variant of it. First uncovered in July 2020, the malware – […]

Android owners warned of ‘Medusa’ attack that raids bank accounts targeting UK and US users – look out for 3 danger apps

Silvergate Bank, once a cornerstone of the crypto financial world until its collapse in early 2023, defrauded its investors by lying about its anti-money laundering controls and misleading investors about how the fallout from the FTX collapse would affect it, the Securities and Exchange Commission says in a lawsuit. Also named in the suit were the company’s chief executive officer, chief risk officer, and chief financial officer.

Silvergate Bank didn’t adequately monitor $1 trillion in crypto transactions, SEC says

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I renewed my US passport in a single week with the government’s speedy online beta

Perhaps you’ve heard you can now renew your US passport online. As long as you meet certain requirements, there’s a beta website for that. The State...

I renewed my US passport in a single week with the government’s speedy online beta

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