What the Tech? Better Business Bureau Warns of a Texting Scam
A new texting scam is going around using the same photo of a young woman claiming she sent a text to the wrong number.
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What the Tech? Beware of Dangerous QR Codes
The FBI says cyber criminals have begun placing QR codes that lead consumers to malicious websites.
What the Tech? FBI Warns of USB Drives Arriving in Mailboxes
The FBI says cyber-criminals are mailing USB drives to trick people into loading malware on their computer thinking they’ll get a gift card.
MPD Starts New Plan to Get Guns Off the Streets
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed along with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials say they are doing everything they can to fight violent crime in the capital city. They announced the recent seizure of more than 100 guns taken off the streets in the last month alone. Interim Police Chief Ramona Harris says all of the guns laid out on…
What the Tech? How Ransomware Is Investigated
As ransomware cases surge around the world, companies are spending tens of millions of dollars to deal with an issue that’s decades old.
Report: Colonial Says It Paid $4.4 Million to Pipeline Hackers
The operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline has confirmed it paid $4.4 million to a gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems.
NEW FBI: Most Wanted Tonight at 9!
A new episode of FBI: Most Wanted airs TONIGHT at 10/9c on your local CBS8!
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FBI Vetting Guard Troops in DC Amid Fears of Insider Attack
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. That concern is prompting the FBI to vet all 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event. The massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington following the…
FBI: Armed Protests Possible in All State Capital Cities Leading Up to Biden Inauguration
Alabama Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capital cities and in Washington leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The warning comes just days after the bloodshed during last week’s deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol. MORE COVERAGE FROM ABC NEWS An internal FBI bulletin warned that, as of…
What the Tech? How to Avoid a New Phone Scam
Are you getting more scam calls lately? During the early days of the pandemic, many scam call centers were closed but they’re making up for that missed time now. Scam calls are up and one is making the rounds again. The caller claims your Social Security Number was used to rent a car which was later found by police investigating…
