Top US national security agencies say hack of federal departments 'likely Russian in origin'
Top national security agencies are confirming that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting Trump’s claim that China might be to blame.
Top national security agencies are confirming that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting Trump’s claim that China might be to blame.
Slack experiences global outage on first Monday of 2021
Slack, a widely-used communication platform, was down for many users on the first Monday of 2021 as many employees in the U.S. returned to work after the holidays.
Slack, a widely-used communication platform, was down for many users on the first Monday of 2021 as many employees in the U.S. returned to work after the holidays.
Microsoft says hackers viewed code, didn't change it
The company said it found no evidence of hacker access to customer data and no indication that its systems were used to attack others.
The company said it found no evidence of hacker access to customer data and no indication that its systems were used to attack others.
Walmart apologizes after tweet calls GOP Sen. Hawley '#soreloser'
The company is blaming the short-lived tweet directed at Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on a mistake by an employee who meant to comment from a personal account.
The company is blaming the short-lived tweet directed at Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on a mistake by an employee who meant to comment from a personal account.
Ticketmaster to pay $10M fine over hacking charges
Ticketmaster paid the fine to escape prosecution over criminal charges accusing the company of hacking the computer system of a startup rival.
Ticketmaster paid the fine to escape prosecution over criminal charges accusing the company of hacking the computer system of a startup rival.
Zoom allowing unlimited video calls for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
What are President-elect Biden's plans for NASA?
NASA has big plans to send humans back to the moon and then to Mars. But President-elect Joe Biden could make big changes to the space program. He says he wants to boost NASA budget and review its priorities.
NASA has big plans to send humans back to the moon and then to Mars. But President-elect Joe Biden could make big changes to the space program. He says he wants to boost NASA budget and review its priorities.
Hack against US is 'grave threat,' cybersecurity agency says
Federal authorities expressed increased alarm Thursday about an intrusion into U.S. and other systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers.
Federal authorities expressed increased alarm Thursday about an intrusion into U.S. and other systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers.
CISA warns of 'grave' threat from hack to US government, says malware will be 'challenging' to remove
U.S. authorities are expressing increased alarm about an intrusion into computer systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russia.
U.S. authorities are expressing increased alarm about an intrusion into computer systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russia.
Twitter to remove false claims about coronavirus vaccines, add label to misleading tweets
Starting Dec. 21, the company plans to take measures to stop the spread of misinformation regarding the vaccines for the novel coronavirus.
Starting Dec. 21, the company plans to take measures to stop the spread of misinformation regarding the vaccines for the novel coronavirus.
Gmail, YouTube and other services down briefly as Google suffers outage
Google services, including YouTube and Gmail, experienced widespread outages on Monday in countries around the world.
Google services, including YouTube and Gmail, experienced widespread outages on Monday in countries around the world.
Metro Atlanta woman finds long-lost brother through social media
She didn't even know her brother existed until she was in her teens and now, thanks to people around the country, their family is reunited for the very first time.
She didn't even know her brother existed until she was in her teens and now, thanks to people around the country, their family is reunited for the very first time.
Twitter temporarily disabled interacting with President Trump's tweets
Twitter barred anyone from interacting with some tweets from President Donald Trump on Saturday, disabling the like, reply and retweet features before later reactivating them.
Twitter barred anyone from interacting with some tweets from President Donald Trump on Saturday, disabling the like, reply and retweet features before later reactivating them.
Oracle relocates Redwood City headquarters to Austin, Texas
The company is the largest employer in Redwood City, with over 6,500 employees, representing 13.5% of the jobs in that city.
The company is the largest employer in Redwood City, with over 6,500 employees, representing 13.5% of the jobs in that city.
YouTube cracks down on misinformation, will remove content that alleges widespread voter fraud in election
More than a month after the U.S. presidential election, YouTube says it will start removing newly uploaded material that claims widespread voter fraud or errors changed the outcome.
More than a month after the U.S. presidential election, YouTube says it will start removing newly uploaded material that claims widespread voter fraud or errors changed the outcome.
48 states, federal regulators bring antitrust action against Facebook
The antitrust lawsuits were announced by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The antitrust lawsuits were announced by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Apple unveils AirPods Max headphones with $549 price tag
The headphones, called AirPods Max, will cost $549 — far more than similar products from Bose and Sony that offer many of the same features.
The headphones, called AirPods Max, will cost $549 — far more than similar products from Bose and Sony that offer many of the same features.
Australia to reveal laws to make Google, Facebook pay for news
Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.
Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.
How phones can alert you to COVID-19 exposure
More than 8.1 million people in the U.S. have turned their iPhones and Android devices into pandemic contact-tracing tools, but it hasn't been of much use when their neighbors, classmates and coworkers aren't on the same system.
More than 8.1 million people in the U.S. have turned their iPhones and Android devices into pandemic contact-tracing tools, but it hasn't been of much use when their neighbors, classmates and coworkers aren't on the same system.
Twitter weighs in on whether Trump could be banned after leaving office
Once President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on Inauguration Day, Twitter could remove President Trump’s special privileges as a high-profile world leader and treat his account as a normal one.
Once President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on Inauguration Day, Twitter could remove President Trump’s special privileges as a high-profile world leader and treat his account as a normal one.