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FCC To Propose Rules Blocking Robocalls
WESTERN NEW YORK – Everyone hates it, answering the phone only to hear some pre-recorded message. The Federal Communications Commission wants to help end these so-called “robo-calls. The agency’s proposal would give phone companies authority …
Tech
Work At Home Scam Hits Facebook Local For Sale Site
JAMESTOWN – A local Facebook for sale page has been hit with an ad that users are warning is a scam. The ad promises $20 an hour for third-shift postcard work for Amazon. When users …
Government
State Attorney General Investigating Facebook Privacy Breach
NEW YORK – New York State Attorney General Letitia James is taking on Facebook for its unauthorized collection of 1.5 million Facebook users’ email contact databases. James said Facebook shows a lack of respect for …
Health
New Study Finds Computers Are To Blame For Rise In Sitting Time
WASHINGTON – When your mother told you to stop watching TV and go outside, she was right, but there’s a faster growing enemy of physical activity. A new study published in the Journal of the …
Tech
Survey Found Millions Still Use 123456 As Their Password
WESTERN NEW YORK – Picking a password is your time to be creative, but according to a new survey, millions of people are choosing some easy-to-crack codes. The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Center analyzed …
Tech
Facebook Admits To Collecting Email Contacts Without User Knowledge
MENLO PARK, Ca. – Facebook has admitted to collecting one-and-a-half million users’ email contacts without their consent. Facebook said Wednesday, users’ email contact lists had been unintentionally uploaded to Facebook following a design change almost …
Tech
Fiber Optic Internet Coming To Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN – Over 143 miles of new and upgraded fiber optic lines will be coming to Northern Chautauqua County communities sometime soon. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) and DFT are working together to …
Tech
Consumer Watch: Purge Old Social Media Accounts
As data breaches become more common, experts say consumers need to take steps to protect their personal information. There’s not a lot you can do preventatively when companies like Equifax and Marriott are the targets …
Tech
WNYNewsNow To Launch App
We are proud to announce that WNYNewsNow will be launching an app within the very near future. The app will feature breaking news alerts, the ability to navigate through local news that’s important to you, …
Tech
Facebook Removes 800 Pages, Accounts Ahead Of Midterms
Facebook is cracking down on political misinformation ahead of next month’s mid-term elections. The company says it shut down more than 800 pages and accounts that broke the rules against what it calls “spam and …