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wral.com > news > ap > 69855-security-concerns-and-skepticism-are-bursting-the-bubble-of-moltbook-the-viral-ai-social-forum

Security concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum

1+ hour, 26+ min ago   (859+ words) You are not invited to join the latest social media platform that has the internet talking. In fact, no humans are, unless you can hijack the site and roleplay as AI, as some appear to be doing. Moltbook is a…...

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wral.com > news > education > wake-schools-internet-filtering-february-2026

Wake Schools considering new internet filtering, monitoring technology

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (158+ words) The Wake County Board of Education is set to vote Tuesday night on a new contract for filtering and monitoring students' internet activities. Students, staff and families have raised concerns in recent years about the effectiveness of the Wake County…...

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wral.com > news > ap > cb6a6-one-tech-tip-californians-have-a-new-privacy-tool-for-deleting-their-data

One Tech Tip: Californians have a new privacy tool for deleting their data

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (613+ words) New year, new privacy rules. At least for Californians. Since Jan. 1, residents of the Golden State can use a new tool to request removal of their personal information held by more than 500 data brokers. The Delete Request and Opt-out Platform,…...

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wral.com > what-small-businesses-need-to-know-about-new-cyber-threats-thanks-to-ai > 22297801

What small businesses need to know about new cyber threats thanks to AI

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (110+ words) What small businesses need to know about new cyber threats thanks to AI'WRAL What small businesses need to know about new cyber threats thanks to AI Cyber threats are changing fast, and what worked last year won't protect businesses in…...

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wral.com > video > how-to-spot-ransomware-threats > 22296770

How to spot ransomware threats

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (83+ words) How to spot ransomware threats'WRAL How to spot ransomware threats WRAL Investigates looks into the best ways to stay safe from ransomware at work and at home. Sky 5: Tractor-trailer crash closes I-95 Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing Raleigh Chamber announces economic…...

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wral.com > news > investigates > ransomware-cybersecurity-email-tips-january-2026

Cyber expert offers tips for staying safe, as ransomware attacks surge in NC

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (155+ words) WRAL Investigates reported Monday that the number of ransomware attacks in NC is increasing significantly, up almost fifty percent year over year, according to a state report." We spoke with Deiker Lozano, the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Capitol Broadcasting Company,…...

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wral.com > video > wral-investigates-ransomware-attacks-on-the-rise-in-nc > 22296226

WRAL Investigates: Ransomware attacks on the rise in NC

1+ mon, 20+ hour ago   (88+ words) WRAL Investigates: Ransomware attacks on the rise in NC'WRAL WRAL Investigates: Ransomware attacks on the rise in NC Ransomware attacks are skyrocketing in North Carolina. WRAL Investigates talks with a person who negotiates directly with hackers. Daytime Pick 3 and Pick…...

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wral.com > news > investigates > ransomeware-attacks-surge-nc-hacker-negotiator-shares-why-jan-2026

Ransomware attacks surge in NC, hacker negotiator shares perspective

1+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (362+ words) The latest numbers from the state show ransomware attacks are up nearly 50 percent in North Carolina, with thousands of people victimized. The data was released as part of the'state's data breach report, with numbers from 2024, showing an increase from 843 incidents…...

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wral.com > flu-like-illness-reaches-highest-level-in-the-us-in-25-years > 22296148

Flu reaches highest level in the US in 25 years

Flu reaches highest level in the US in 25 years1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (665+ words) (CNN) " Flu continues to bring misery across the US, with all but four states showing high or very high levels of activity as a new virus strain called subclade K continues to spread. "This is definitely a banner year," said…...

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wral.com > news > ap > f2ebc-greece-says-a-radio-failure-that-grounded-flights-is-unlikely-to-be-a-cyberattack

Greece says a radio failure that grounded flights is unlikely to be a cyberattack

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (136+ words) Flights across Greece were grounded, diverted or delayed for several hours Sunday after noise was reported on multiple air traffic communication channels. "It does not appear to be a cyberattack," Transport and Infrastructure Minister Christos Dimas told public broadcaster ERT....