Facebook announces new tools to help users get vaccinated
Company committed to amplifying authoritative COVID-19 vaccination information and removing harmful misinformation.
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Education was a lifeline for this Syrian immigrant. Now he's helping others.
"I am very fortunate to be alive, to be sitting here and talking about it," says Majid Abdulsamad, who started a new life in the U.S. and how helps others do the same.
Twitter bug leads to lockouts of accounts mentioning Memphis
Twitter fixed it but several accounts were limited for violating the platform's rules after users tweeted messages that included the word "Memphis."
What to know about the massive Microsoft Exchange breach
President Biden has been briefed on the attack.
Netflix testing way to limit password sharing
CEO Reed Hastings had previously said sharing passwords was "something you have to learn to live with."
As Bitcoin's price skyrockets, so does its carbon footprint
The energy-hogging digital currency is on track to consume as much electricity as all of the data centers around the world.
Schools are the leading targets of ransomware attacks
Online learning, shoestring budgets and educators weary of fighting COVID-19 make a tempting target for hackers.
"Vaccine passports" could further divide U.S.
Tech companies are working on digital "vaccine passports" that could help the U.S. track people who have received coronavirus vaccines as more businesses and services reopen nationwide. Some researchers believe that this effort could end up further dividing an already fragmented country. Albert Fox Cahn, founder of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project and a Wired contributor, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
SpaceX sends up 60 more Starlink internet satellites
SpaceX has launched 1,265 Starlinks to date with another 60 awaiting launch this weekend. Thousands more are planned.
Security company Verkada targeted in major breach
Hackers have infiltrated thousands of internet-connected security cameras that were being used inside schools, hospitals and several major companies. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from Washington. Then, CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments.
Hackers breach thousands of security cameras
A group of international hackers is claiming responsibility for a breach of 150,000 security cameras connected to the web. Jeff Pegues takes a look.
Hack of video security company Verkada exposes footage from 150K cameras
One hacker decried "nonexistent and irresponsible" lack of security on cameras used inside hospitals, prisons and major companies.
Thousands of security cameras hacked
A group of hackers say they breached 150,000 security cameras inside hospitals, companies, prisons, and schools. One of the hackers shared some of the videos with CBS News and told technology reporter Dan Patterson that this was a relatively easy breach with wide-scale implications.
Advanced AI drones used by police
California-based tech startup Skydio has developed an advanced AI drone that can pilot itself and avoid obstacles. They have already been added to over 20 U.S. police agencies' drone fleets. Forbes associate editor Thomas Brewster joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Clearview AI's face database violates privacy, lawsuit claims
Activists say Clearview's massive database violates privacy law. Company claims First Amendment protects it.
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
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Iran calls U.S. response "insufficient" amid stalled talks to end the war
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
