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Meta’s Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users in US

Facebook and Instagram both experienced outages on Monday, according to the website Downdetector. As of 1:44 p.m. ET, more than 8,000 people had reported issues on Facebook and 4,000 on Instagram, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating situation reports from numerous sources. More than one case has been reported. Facebook and Instagram both […]

Windows users are being tricked by sneaky malware scheme

Hackers continue to target Windows users by exploiting existing vulnerabilities and installing malware. Security experts have discovered a new type of malware that spreads through fake human authentication pages. Attackers use a variety of platforms to set up phishing websites, often relying on content delivery networks. These sites trick users by displaying fake Google CAPTCHA […]

iPhone update allows users to text for help when there's no cell service. How it works

Tampa, Florida (W.F.L.A.) — As Hurricane Milton races toward Florida's Gulf Coast, many Tampa Bay area residents are facing widespread concerns that could affect their cell phone service, as many experienced during Hurricane Helen. We are also concerned about power outages lasting several weeks. But the latest iPhone update, iOS18, introduces new features that could […]

Bank of America users reporting widespread outages 

Bank of America customers reported widespread outages Wednesday, with some unable to access their accounts and others complaining of inaccurate balances. By about 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, more than 20,000 people had reported problems with Bank of America's systems. According to Down Detectora site to report problems. More than half (56%) of users reported having problems […]

Thousands of Verizon users report service outage as phones are stuck in SOS mode

Verizon users across the country reported outages Monday morning due to “issues” with the network, a company spokesperson told the Post. downdetector.com – Provides real-time updates on internet and phone services – Reports of Verizon outages spiked around 10 a.m. More than 100,000 incidents reported as of 11 a.m. The outage primarily affected users on […]