Russia takes another step toward tightening control of the internet, calling it 'national security'

In 2019, Russia passed a series of amendments that became known as the sovereign internet law, giving the government power to bring down the internet in the country, and create an isolated forum, ...
The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

Cybercriminals are targeting older adults more than ever — here’s how to stay safe

As we come to the end of October, we also close out cybersecurity awareness month. While the internet can be a wonderful tool ...
WGAL

UGI warns customers of aggressive utility scams

UGI reports that customers have called these numbers and have been tricked into paying for service-related issues that do not ...

CBP Searched a Record Number of Phones at the US Border Over the Past Year

The total number of US Customs and Border Protection device searches jumped by 17 percent over the 2024 fiscal year, but more ...
Florida Realtors

Rising Identity Theft Exposes Privacy Gaps

Identity theft reports topped 1.1 million in 2024, with losses over $43 billion. Lock down personal data by limiting online ...
The Australian Financial Review

Australian-funded start-up publishes PM’s phone number online

A website run by a locally founded company backed by Australian venture capital money and run by a former University of NSW student has posted the private phone numbers of Australian Prime Minister ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's mobile phone number made available online

The mobile phone numbers of Anthony Albanese, Sussan Ley and other prominent Australians have been made public on a free website. It is not clear when their details were first published, but Ms Ley ...
BBC

Private numbers of Australia PM and Donald Trump Jr publicly listed on website

The private phone numbers of several high-profile figures including Australia's Prime Minister and Donald Trump Jr have been published on a US website. Both of their personal contact details remain ...
The Independent

Vodafone down: Phone and home internet not working in huge outage

Vodafone has gone down in a huge outage. The network appears to have stopped functioning properly around 3pm UK time on Monday afternoon. Problems were reported right across the country, with users ...
Hindustan Times

What your internet speed numbers really mean and how to test them like a pro

Slow internet can disrupt streaming, video calls, or browsing. Here’s how to check your speed and understand what the numbers really mean. Struggling with slow-loading websites or constant buffering ...
The Washington Post

How to get cheaper health care, utilities or rent with one phone call

When it comes to your monthly bills — be it cellphone, internet or electricity — assume there are savings available: “Don’t be afraid to ask.” Most times, the price you see is the price you pay. But ...
Reuters

Internet and cell phone services resume in Afghanistan

KABUL, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Cell phone and internet services were restored in Afghanistan on Wednesday, local residents said, some 48 hours after diplomatic and industry sources said connectivity was ...