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A must for millions, Zoom has a dark side — and an FBI warning

A must for millions, Zoom has a dark side — and an FBI warning

Federal and state law enforcement are asking questions about Zoom's security and privacy policies, as millions flock to the videoconferencing service for meetings, classes and social gatherings.
by Shannon Bond

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Do you know how to avoid coronavirus scammers?

Do you know how to avoid coronavirus scammers?

As the new coronavirus has spread, so have pandemic-related scams. Bogus natural cures, fake charities, faulty medical masks — these scams and more have popped up all over the country.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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With COVID-19, desire for fast internet connections accelerates

With COVID-19, desire for fast internet connections accelerates

Many people are working at home now in an effort to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus. Speed, capacity and reliability of internet connections determine how well remote-working goes. Some telecommuters zip along in the fast lane, others not so much.
by Martin Moylan

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Facebook takedowns reveal sophistication of Russian trolls

Facebook takedowns reveal sophistication of Russian trolls

Facebook and Twitter revealed evidence Thursday suggesting that Russian efforts to interfere in the U.S. presidential election are getting more sophisticated and harder to detect.
by The Associated Press

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With an election on the horizon, older adults get help spotting fake news

With an election on the horizon, older adults get help spotting fake news

Middle and high schools have been adding courses about how to spot fake news. Older adults also struggle to sort disinformation online, but there are fewer resources tackling the problem.
by Sam Gringlas

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An Airbnb for farmland hits a snag, as farmers raise data privacy concerns

An Airbnb for farmland hits a snag, as farmers raise data privacy concerns

The internet startup Tillable wants to match farmers with farmland available for rent. The problem? Farmers already on that land fear their farm data is being used against them.
by Dan Charles

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