'Target Tori' gets outpouring of donations after toothbrush spat at Massachusetts store

A Target customer's attempt to publicly shame a store manager over her refusal to sell him a mispriced electronic toothbrush has backfired after sympathizers raised over $30,000 for her.

How human traffickers are recruiting victims in a digital age

Experts describe the way human traffickers typically target kids or teens as pretty subtle. It can happen in schools, at the mall, or anywhere. However, nowadays, it most commonly begins with just one click, like, or friend request.

Microsoft looks to detect sex predators in video game chats

Microsoft says it has developed a technique to detect online predators who try to groom children for sexual purposes using the chat function in multiplayer video games.

Security alert: If you use Firefox, the Department of Homeland Security is asking you to update it

Mozilla Firefox users are being urged to update their browser software after the company released security updates addressing a bug, which the Department of Homeland Security says could allow attackers to take control of the user's system.

Cardi B bashes Trump, says she's seeking Nigerian citizenship amid tensions with Iran

Although it’s hard to tell if the singer is serious about fleeing the U.S. for fear of an attack by Iran, a Nigerian government official responded to the tweet, noting that she is welcome in the country.

From vertical TVs to pizza-making robots, here’s a taste of what CES 2020 has to offer

Thousands of people have gathered in Las Vegas this week for the world’s most talked about consumer tech event that will unveil a flurry of groundbreaking new products that could shape the rest of the decade. 

Hijacked Ring cameras stress importance of stronger passwords

Hijacked Ring cameras show why it's a good idea to practice stronger password management to protect your sensitive information.

Data on 267 million Facebook users exposed: Researcher

A Ukrainian security researcher reported finding a database with the names, phone numbers and unique user IDs of more than 267 million Facebook users - nearly all U.S.-based - on the open internet.

What are the risks of 5G technology?
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5G is the new technology that will make your cell phone and WiFi 100 times faster than the current 4G technology. There are some who have concerns about it because of the cell towers required and what unknown impact it will have on our health. Opponents say 5G generates radiofrequency radiation that can damage your DNA and lead to cancer. Third Ward residents are concerned about the cell towers that could go up within 35 feet of their homes, when the city's limit has been 150 feet.

Study: Sexting common among kids as young as 10

Children are exposed to 'sexting' earlier than ever before, and possibly than most would think, according to a new study.