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The Department of Justice on Thursdayrevised its policyconcerning the nation’s premier anti-hacking law, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. The department is instructing prosecutors not to use the CFAA to prosecute cybersecurity researchers, sometimes dubbed “white hat hackers,” who have good faith intentions to improve technology. The CFAA is a federal statute, enacted in 1986, that prohibits accessing a computer without authorization or in excess of authorization given. The law has long been criticized for overly broad and ambiguous language as to what constitutes authorized access to a protected computer, or what it means to exceed that authorization....

LG also includes a built-in Dolby Atmos soundbar withselect OLED TVs. Now, many releases feature Dolby Atmos. Here’s a look at some of the available titles.

Scammers are endlessly creative. Apps like Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and PayPal make it easy to send money to others. Sounds too good to be true? That’s because it is. No one, especially some stranger on the internet, can exponentially grow your money immediately. If you hit the link, your phone can be infected with malware that hijacks your account. Never click an email link requesting login credentials or other personal details, even if it looks legitimate....

I don’t know about you, but I liked the New York TimesWordleanswer today. Solid word, common letters. I don’t always want an easy win, but this one was a nice break. If you ever find yourself stumped, check CNET. Ourhome pagealways has the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands. Here’s theConnections answer for today, and here’s theanswer for Strands. I’ve even rounded upwhat I learned playing the hit online word puzzle for a full year....

Trump announced his vision for the agency on his Truth Social connection in mid-January. But alas, it’s probably not wise to believe this tax advice from social media. What is the External Revenue Service? The External Revenue Service isn’t an actual agency at this point. It’s an idea Trump has floated multiple times in recent weeks. Trump’s plans have confused many tax and policy experts. “But that is a long way from abolishing the federal income tax and uncertain at best....

That might be a problem with today’s Wordle answer. If you ever find yourself stumped, check CNET daily. Ourhome pagealways has the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands. Here’s theConnections answer for today, and here’s theanswer for Strands. Today’s Wordle hints Before we show you today’sWordleanswer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now. Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats Today’s Wordle answer has one repeated letter....

In the (mostly) immortal words of Tom Hanks: There’s no crying in tax season. But for Gen Z,tax seasonanxiety is very real. A recentCNET tax surveysurvey found that 51% of Gen Zers have tax filing fears. Find free tax resources You don’t have to pay someone to learn how to file your taxes correctly. There are free resources available online to help you get started. “There are definitely some resources available out there for getting free tax help,” said Bowman....

For millions of us, relief from credit card debt feels unobtainable. Credit card balances have risen steadily since the pandemic. But experts say this would be a mistake. As credit card debt increases, so does the opportunity for scammers to target you. But many of these companies are offering something they can’t possibly deliver. If a company’s promises seem too good to be true, they usually are. Here are 10 warning signs the company you’re looking into may not have your best interests at heart....

For many, the holidays are a mixed bag. And then there are the gifts you’ll need to buy for everyone on your list. Do this instead:Try touse your credit card like a debit cardand pay it off right away. Think of rewards as a bonus, not a reason to make a purchase. “So long as you’re paying the balance in full at the end of the billing cycle. That’s the catch....

Now, reports of landlords illegally hiking rental prices and other predatory practices are spurring a massive community response. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 7. On Jan. 16, Newsom extended price-gouging prohibitions on rental housinguntil March 8, beyond the typical 30-day period. “We have a housing shortage at the best of times,” said Tapia. “Agents should be advising their clients that this is not allowable,” said Tapia. If you suspect rental price gouging, take these actions....

Also, here’s the latest onchild tax credit payments getting extended. This story was recently updated. You cantrack your paymentor file a payment trace to see if it went to an incorrect address. These payments were sent through the end of 2021. Somestates even sent more stimulus checksthat you wouldn’t have received if your address isn’t updated. Also, if you’remissing stimulus money, the process to claim it is tied up with your tax return....

There’smore than a little weirdnesson the financing side ofsolar panelsright now. Deciding to go solar can be complicated enough before you dive in contending withdoor-to-door salespeopleandconfusing financing offers. Can solar panels save you money? Interested in understanding the impact solar can have on your home? Enter some basic information below, and well instantly provide a free estimate of your energy savings. Here’s your guide navigating the financing part of the solar equation....

Having “bad” credit – aFICO scorebelow 580 – canhold you back in many ways. But you’re able to do something about it. What is a credit card for ‘bad’ credit? A credit card designed for people with “bad” credit typically has more relaxed approval requirements. There are a number of different credit designations based on different scoring models. The two most common models areFICOandVantageScore. you’ve got the option to check your score for free with thebest credit monitoring services....