#Twitter hackers posed as IT workers, NY probe finds

#Twitter hackers posed as IT workers, NY probe finds

“#Twitter hackers posed as IT workers, NY probe finds” A simple phone scam was the key first step in the Twitter hack that took over dozens of high-profile accounts this summer, New York regulators say. The hackers responsible for the July 15 attack called Twitter employees posing as company IT workers and tricked them into…

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#I wore an astronaut-style helmet for COVID protection

#I wore an astronaut-style helmet for COVID protection

“#I wore an astronaut-style helmet for COVID protection” You’d think wearing a giant astronaut-style helmet over your head might attract attention, but this is New York. And so when I left my Brooklyn apartment yesterday morning sporting a rather ludicrous-looking visor meant to protect me from COVID-19, hardly anyone gave me a second glance. That…

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#Social media influencers push voting misinformation

#Social media influencers push voting misinformation

“#Social media influencers push voting misinformation” CHICAGO — Social media influencers, partisan news outlets and even President Donald Trump’s son are driving the spread of online misinformation swirling around the U.S. vote, casting doubt on this year’s election and prematurely raising suspicions about the accuracy of its results. Legitimate U.S. social media accounts are sharing…

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#Facebook, Twitter block The Post from posting

#Facebook, Twitter block The Post from posting

“#Facebook, Twitter block The Post from posting” Both Twitter and Facebook took extraordinary censorship measures against The Post on Wednesday over its exposés about Hunter Biden’s emails — and leveled baseless accusations that the reports used “hacked materials.” The suppression effort came despite presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign merely denying that he had anything on…

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#Homeowner’s fiery Halloween decorations spark calls to police, 911

#Homeowner’s fiery Halloween decorations spark calls to police, 911

“#Homeowner’s fiery Halloween decorations spark calls to police, 911” When it comes to Halloween, fire is probably considered more “terrifying” than “spooky.” It’s not unusual to hear stories about people calling the police over somebody taking their Halloween decorations too far. Typically, however, these incidents revolve around displays that are too gory or offensive. For…

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