Nearly 26M Amazon, Facebook, Apple, eBay user logins stolen by hackers

The private login information belonging to tens of millions of people was compromised after malware infiltrated over 3.2 million Windows-based computers during a two-year span.

MPD uses Atlas One app to send crime alerts
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Milwaukee police are hopeful that putting information directly in the hands community members through the Atlas One app could lead to more tips.

MPD Atlas One app, crime alerts at your fingertips

Milwaukee police are now using an app to deliver the latest information about incidents in your neighborhood. Police are hopeful that putting information directly in the hands community members could lead to more tips when a crime occurs near them.

TikTok enlists top creators in anti-bullying campaign

TikTok launched a campaign against bullying by enlisting some of its top animation creators to make videos about creating and spreading kindness online.

Bill to boost semiconductor production passed by Senate

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday that aims to boost U.S. semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence and other technology in the face of growing international competition, most notably from China.

Apple kicks off developer conference with no major product announcements

Apple kicked off its second annual all-virtual developer conference with a keynote that outlined new updates to its software for iPhones and other devices. The presentation highlighted more privacy options for paid iCloud accounts and a “Find My” service that helps find errant AirPods, but included no major product announcements.

Colonial Pipeline cyberattack ransom recovered, feds say

In a rare outcome, the U.S. has recovered $2.3 million in cryptocurrency that was paid as a ransom in the Colonial Pipeline shutdown last month.

Pizza worker's viral slice stealing hack has customers worried

A video recently went viral on TikTok which shows how a pizza can be cut where an entire slice can be removed from the middle of the pie without anyone noticing.

G-7 leaders agree to make tech giants pay fair taxes

The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.

JBS cyberattack affects meat buyers, price hikes possible

The JBS hack affected the company's Australian and North American servers; supermarkets and consumers around the world and here in southeast Wisconsin could soon feel the effects. 

Trump's blog page no longer live, senior aide says 'stay tuned'

Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.

Website hijacks Milwaukee address
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Consumers across the country are speaking out to Contact 6 about a website they say conned them out of their money. The website’s listed address is in Milwaukee.

Latest Russian hack attempt largely fended off by US agencies, White House says

The White House says it believes U.S. government agencies largely fended off the latest cyberespionage onslaught blamed on Russia intelligence operatives, saying the spear-phishing campaign should not further damage relations with Moscow ahead of next month’s planned presidential summit.

Apply for broadband benefit, $50 per month

The COVID pandemic has more Wisconsinites using the internet on a daily basis, and you might be able to get the government to pay your internet bill for a few months.

COVID relief funds Wisconsin broadband expansion grants

Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that the state will be using $100 million in federal coronavirus stimulus funding to award grants for expanding broadband internet access in Wisconsin.