Federal authorities are warning of a surge in online threats against law enforcement officials following the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida last week. On Friday, FBI and Department of Homeland Security authorities sent the alert through a joint intelligence bulletin shared with state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials across the country. In the bulletin, federal officials said that the threats are being made “primarily online and across multiple platforms, including social media sites, web forums, video sharing platforms, and image boards,” according to CBS News , and that they observed individuals identifying law enforcement targets and doxxing their sensitive information online. The bulletin comes as Trump and his Republican allies have personally attacked the FBI for executing a search warrant on the former president’s Florida home last Monday. Trump himself has repeatedly targeted the FBI on his social media platform … [Read more...] about Online threats against law enforcement surged after Trump search, says FBI
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Apple unveils Lockdown Mode and takes iPhone security to the next level
Audio player loading… Apple's most powerful iPhone security setting ever, Lockdown Mode, is an unexpected addition to iOS 16 . The new security mode, which will also appear in macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 , is not for everyone. In fact, you might argue it's for a select few: those who believe they could be targeted by state-sponsored cybersecurity attacks. In other words, this is software for the President of the United States. It might also be for the head of your local power authority, water treatment plant, or a journalist covering the war in Ukraine. And thanks to Apple, anyone with an iPhone, it seems. Lockdown Mode is Apple's new hardcore approach to security that, when enabled on an iPhone, will introduce five key protections, any one of which might make your iPhone less useful and fun, but also, apparently, a whole lot more secure. These protections include: Most message attachment types other than images are blocked and link previews are … [Read more...] about Apple unveils Lockdown Mode and takes iPhone security to the next level
death stranding: Death Stranding might be coming to Xbox PC Game Pass
Microsoft ’s Xbox PC Game Pass Twitter account posted a cryptic tweet about its new profile picture that may be a teaser for the arrival of Death Stranding on PC Game Pass. The Xbox’s PC Game Pass account on Twitter changed its profile picture to grassy hills and rock covered with fog and posted a tweet saying, “sometimes we just like a good landscape picture #NewProfilePic". Well, that image might be from the Death Stranding Director’s Cut. , From Social Xbox has not confirmed anything so far. But as per some of the eagle-eyed users on Twitter, the image is a snippet from the Death Stranding Director’s Cut released on PC earlier this year. So, the tweet seems to be a subtle teaser to the announcement. We do not know if or when the game will be coming to the PC Game Pass, but if it is happening, we should expect some more hints in the coming days. Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding first exclusively debuted on PS4 in 2019 and it was … [Read more...] about death stranding: Death Stranding might be coming to Xbox PC Game Pass
Google v. China: the Chinese government reacts
The Google/China story has enough legs to qualify as a "centipede" at this point. After saying that it would no longer censor Chinese search results and that it was ready to pull out of China, Google also admitted to being the victim of a sophisticated cyberattack that went after more than 30 companies. The immediate aftermath of the announcement was a media feeding frenzy—and that was before the Chinese government's various departments even began reacting to the news. Now that they have, it's clear that Google and China are on a collision course, and that the US government is ready to get involved on Google's side. If you've had difficulty keeping up with the story, have no fear: here's a roundup of the news you need to know. Twists, turns, and U-turns An inside job? It's little more than an anonymously sourced rumor at this point, but Reuters says that insiders from Google's own Chinese office may have been involved in the cyberattack on the company. Chinese sources … [Read more...] about Google v. China: the Chinese government reacts
CDC Plans Overhaul After Flawed COVID-19 Response
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching a revamp of its organization following criticism of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic . CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on Wednesday outlined a series of changes to the agency's senior leaders and staff that will prioritize action on public health needs and improve communication with the public. The agency's plans were earlier reported by the New York Times and Washington Post . "For 75 years, CDC and public health have been preparing for COVID-19, and in our big moment, our performance did not reliably meet expectations," Walensky said in a statement. "As a long-time admirer of this agency and a champion for public health, I want us all to do better." A briefing document on the changes described the CDC's response to the pandemic as "confusing and overwhelming," according to The New York … [Read more...] about CDC Plans Overhaul After Flawed COVID-19 Response
The Best Fantasy Movies on HBO Max
The fantasy movies on HBO Max don't get enough attention. The streaming service hosts some of the biggest fantasy franchises in history, including the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy. You'll also find a selection of charming Studio Ghibli films, comic book blockbusters from DC, and much more. Whether you're looking for mainstream hits or cult classics, you'll find them on this streaming service . Note that one of HBO Max's biggest fantasy hits -- the entire Harry Potter series -- is on its way out: You only have until Aug. 31 to watch them before those films move over to Peacock . Here are our picks for fantasy movies to stream now on HBO Max. And while you're here, check out our roundup of the platform's best sci-fi movies as well. Read more : Trim Your Streaming Costs With One Clever Trick Video screenshot by Bonnie Burton/CNET The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003) The Lord of the Rings is a masterclass in adapting beloved books to … [Read more...] about The Best Fantasy Movies on HBO Max
Alex ‘HRH’ Pierce: Starbucks Closing Stores in Los Angeles ‘Bound to Happen’ with Woke Agenda
Alexandra Pierce, founder and designer of HRH Collection , says it was only a matter of time before Starbucks started closing stores across Los Angeles, California, as a result of its woke agenda. In an exclusive interview with Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow on SiriusXM Patriot’s Breitbart News Daily , Pierce detailed how Starbucks is spurring its own demise due to policies such as allowing individuals to loiter in its stores without buying anything and opening bathrooms to the public. LISTEN: Breitbart · Alexandra Pierce – August 17, 2022 “It’s horrible but it was bound to happen,” Pierce said of Starbucks’s announcement last month that it would close 16 stores including six in Los Angeles and six in Seattle, Washington because of safety concerns . “I remember the first Starbucks opened up near my office, I was so happy — this was like eight years ago — because we didn’t have any Starbucks in downtown [Los Angeles] at the time,” Pierce said. … [Read more...] about Alex ‘HRH’ Pierce: Starbucks Closing Stores in Los Angeles ‘Bound to Happen’ with Woke Agenda
Leftist Activists Pressure NY Governor to Pick Anti-Prosecution Judge
Left-wing activists in New York are pressuring Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to pick a judge for the state’s highest court who has never been a prosecutor and will help expand abortion access. According to the soft-on-crime activists, too many of the judges on the New York Court of Appeals have worked as prosecutors while too few have been civil rights lawyers or public defenders. More than 110 leftist groups sent a letter to Hochul detailing what they see as “institutional dysfunction” with Chief Judge Janice DiFiore presiding over decisions that are apparently harmful to immigrants, workers, and tenants, according to the Daily Star . Some of the organizations include those that have supported the “defund the police” movement. “We urge you to nominate a thoughtful, principled lawyer who will safeguard New Yorkers’ rights, bring independence and a demonstrated appreciation for the law’s power to protect the most vulnerable, and defend our democracy in the challenging years … [Read more...] about Leftist Activists Pressure NY Governor to Pick Anti-Prosecution Judge