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Berkshire day trading business warns of PayPal scam after losing more than $80K
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (384+ words) BERKSHIRE, N.Y. (WBNG) -- A Berkshire-based day trading company lost nearly $80,000 from its PayPal account in a fraud scheme before being reimbursed by the company. The company owners are now sharing their story to warn other business owners about scams of this…...
NYSEG officials warn of scammers posing as company representatives
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (159+ words) BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- New York State Electric and Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric are warning customers about a rise in phishing scams, both online and in person. According to NYSEG officials, scammers pose as utility representatives and attempt to obtain…...
Emergency alerts now available in 13 additional languages
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (67+ words) Emergency alerts now available in 13 additional languages'wbng.com Emergency alerts now available in 13 additional languages Maine-Endwell wins Section IV Division I Dual wrestling championship Joey Gennarelli's "Eye of the Tiger' Fuels Union-Endicott Tops Friendly Markets launches annual Check Out Hunger…...
Ithaca to offer free curbside Christmas tree recycling
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (106+ words) ITHACA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Residents in Ithaca can recycle their Christmas trees, free of charge, at their curbsides. From Jan. 5 through Jan. 31, Ithaca residents can place un-decorated trees on their ... ITHACA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Residents in Ithaca can recycle their Christmas trees, free of…...
Law enforcement warns of scams targeting Android users
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (140+ words) NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Law enforcement officials are warning of a new scam targeting Android users. The New York State Sheriff's Association warned of a new malware called "N-Gate," which can steal sensitive information, such as card details and PINs. If…...
Southern Tier 911 centers receive $4.4 million in state funding
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (135+ words) NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Senator Lea Webb announced $4.4 million in state funding is on its way to support county 911 centers. County-level primary Public Safety Answering Points and primary backup centers in the Southern Tier will receive the funding for equipment upgrades....
Hochul announces new cybersecurity legislation is now in effect
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (183+ words) The legislation requires all municipal corporations and public authorities to report on cybersecurity incidents within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 hours. NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Governor Hochul announced that a measure to strengthen cybersecurity across the state is now in effect....
Cornell researchers introduce new vaccine, longer-lasting protection against COVID-19 and influenza
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (182+ words) ITHACA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Researchers at Cornell University have introduced a new vaccine platform to deliver stronger and longer-lasting protection against COVID-19 and influenza. The study, published in Science Advances, revealed no noticeable signs of illness in mouse models post-vaccination, and no…...