Parents advocate for law changes following Meta court decision: ‘Devices should be banned for children until they reach 18.’
Parents are increasingly concerned about safeguarding their children from the dangers posed by social media platforms, especially following recent court rulings that hit tech giant Meta with substantial fines. Julie Frumin, a 43-year-old mother of two from Westlake Village, near Los Angeles, expressed her fears, saying, “95% of our children are using products that we […]
DarkSword iPhone hack exposure endangers older Apple devices
Warning About DarkSword iPhone Hacking Tool Recently, researchers raised alarms about a hacking tool for iPhones named DarkSword. Now, things have worsened. A new version of this tool has been leaked onto a public code-sharing platform, making it significantly easier for attackers to utilize. Security experts warn that this could become a widespread issue, particularly […]
Texas prohibits numerous medical devices tied to China due to national security concerns
Millions of people in the U.S. depend on medical devices like pacemakers and infusion pumps for their health. But some of these products, especially those made in China, have raised serious concerns about potential spying and other risks. In January 2025, the FDA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a warning about patient […]
Kristi Noem Claims Her Department Illegally Monitored Trump Official’s Devices
Spyware Allegations Within DHS On Thursday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed that DHS employees allegedly installed spyware on devices like cellphones and laptops designated for use by Trump administration officials. This software reportedly allowed for the recording of meetings and monitoring of internal communications. Noem discussed these findings during the “PBD Podcast,” […]
West Virginia Lawsuit Alleges Apple Doesn’t Stop Child Pornography on Devices and iCloud
West Virginia Files Lawsuit Against Apple Over CSAM Concerns West Virginia has initiated a consumer protection lawsuit against Apple, claiming that the company has not done enough to prevent child sexual abuse material from being stored and shared via its iOS devices and iCloud services. According to a report, Attorney General John “JB” McCaskey (R) […]
Verizon introduces a 35-day delay for unlocking paid-off devices with new policy
Verizon’s New Device Unlock Policy Verizon has announced a change to its device unlock policy, adding a waiting period for customers seeking to unlock their fully paid devices. Now, those who pay off their devices online or through the My Verizon app will have to wait 35 days before unlocking their phones. This waiting period […]
Fraudulent antivirus application poses Android malware risk to mobile devices
Warning About Android Malware Using Hugging Face If you own an Android smartphone, you should pay attention to this. Cybersecurity experts have recently alerted users that hackers are exploiting Hugging Face, a well-liked platform for sharing artificial intelligence tools, to distribute harmful malware that targets Android devices. At first glance, the malware masquerades as a […]
Amazon Ring devices enhance AI-driven network to assist in locating lost dogs
Amazon’s Ring Launches AI Feature to Help Find Missing Dogs Amazon’s Ring has introduced a new AI-driven feature that scans neighborhood security camera footage to help find missing dogs, and it’s now accessible across the country, even for those who don’t own Ring devices. This shift marks the first time Ring’s core function is available […]
Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz required to take out devices at the Australian Open
There’s been some head-scratching around why Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were told to remove their fitness watches during the Australian Open. The brand behind the device has voiced strong disapproval of this decision. It caught people’s attention when referee Mariya Chikaku asked Alcaraz to take off his WHOOP watch, which he had tucked under […]
Defense expert claims Jan. 6 pipe devices were not explosives and couldn’t have detonated.
New Findings on Capitol Pipe Bombs In a recent federal lawsuit, an explosives expert has claimed that the pipe bombs allegedly placed at the Capitol on January 5, 2021, were not explosive devices at all. Brennan Phillips, who has over 20 years of experience with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, stated that […]