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abc7ny.com > post > fake-ghost-students-stealing-identities-financial-aid-money-brookdale-community-college-nj > 18493830

Fake 'ghost students' stealing identities and financial aid money

Fake 'ghost students' stealing identities and financial aid money2+ hour, 20+ min ago   (465+ words) NEW YORK (WABC) -- They're called "ghost students" and they're draining the resources of community colleges and stealing tax payer financial aid funds. "You're stealing from people who really have the least already," said Dr. David Stout, President of Brookdale Community…...

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abc7ny.com > post > qr-code-scam-part-2-brushing-7-side-warns-12-scams-christmas > 18309149

QR code scam, part 2 of 'brushing,' 7 On Your Side warns as part of 12 Scams of Christmas

QR code scam, part 2 of 'brushing,' 7 On Your Side warns as part of 12 Scams of Christmas1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (165+ words) NEW YORK (WABC) -- On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, another scam! 7 On Your Side has been sharing the 12 Scams of Christmas, and now we unwrap the crooked QR code, it's part two of the…...

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abc7ny.com > post > warning-scams-holiday-cards-7-side-shares-tips-how-protect-christmas-season > 18294897

Warning about scams in holiday e-cards; 7 On Your Side shares tips on how to protect yourself

Warning about scams in holiday e-cards; 7 On Your Side shares tips on how to protect yourself1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (215+ words) NEW YORK (WABC) -- Santa might be checking his list twice, but so are scammers. This holiday season is ripe with opportunities to rip you off. 7 On Your Side is talking about holiday e-card scams. Just think of all the emails…...

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abc7ny.com > post > online-shopping-scams-are-rise-scammers-using-ai-dupe-holiday-shoppers > 18223322

Holiday shoppers beware! AI online shopping scams are on the rise, experts say

Holiday shoppers beware! AI online shopping scams are on the rise, experts say1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (311+ words) From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, we are now in the thick of the holiday shopping season. But as you hunt for deals, scammers are trying to strike. Experts warn that shoppers should be careful of emails they may get…...

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abc7ny.com > post > how-protect-kids-amid-new-subclade-flu-strain > 18203841

How to protect kids amid new subclade K flu strain

How to protect kids amid new subclade K flu strain2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (453+ words) A new influenza strain this flu season is raising concerns as Americans hit the roads and take to the skies ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, with fewer people choosing to get vaccinated. The new flu strain, called subclade K, is…...

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abc7ny.com > post > online-extremist-network-764-fbi-investigating-more-cases-including-nj-tri-state-area > 18170634

FBI investigating more cases involving online extremist network 764, including in the Tri-State

FBI investigating more cases involving online extremist network 764, including in the Tri-State2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (583+ words) The FBI is tracking an increase in activity from a network called "764," a decentralized network of online predators looking to exploit children on the devices and apps they use most and manipulating them into doing acts of violence and self-harm....

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DriveSavers is rescuing lost data while restoring peace of mind

DriveSavers is rescuing lost data while restoring peace of mind2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (347+ words) NOVATO, Calif. -- When it comes to data storage, most everyone has lost media and files to crashes, mechanical failures, physical damage, or worse. "My computer suddenly threw me an error code and the SSD disconnected from my computer," wedding videographer…...

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abc7ny.com > post > new-york-health-department-investigating-case-chikungunya-virus-long-island-woman > 17887117

New York health department investigating possible case of chikungunya virus in Long Island woman

New York health department investigating possible case of chikungunya virus in Long Island woman4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (323+ words) HEMPSTEAD, Long Island (WABC) -- The New York State Health Department is investigating a possible case of the rare mosquito-borne virus, chikungunya. Officials say a 60-year-old woman from Hempstead, Long Island, told the New York Times that she tested positive for…...

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abc7ny.com > post > airport-cyberattack-today-disrupts-collins-aerospace-london-heathrow-issues-reported-brussels-berlin-airports > 17854002

Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports

Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (327+ words) BRUSSELS -- A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe's major airports, officials said Saturday. Brussels airport reported that the attack means that only manual check-in and boarding was possible there,…...

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abc7ny.com > post > cyberattack-shuts-down-nevada-state-offices-websites-governors-office-says > 17661114

Cyberattack shuts down Nevada state offices and websites, governor's office says

Cyberattack shuts down Nevada state offices and websites, governor's office says5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (172+ words) A cyberattack caused Nevada's state offices to close for two days this week and rendered some state websites and phone lines unavailable, the governor's office said Tuesday. Agencies will announce when their counters will reopen for in-person services, according to…...