Flock Safety to tighten surveillance rules, audit checks following backlash

Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.

Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot

Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use. 

Minnesota cities pull back on Flock cameras amid public pushback
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Flock cameras are sparking a great debate across the country, with some police praising them as crime fighting tools, while critics cite privacy concerns. Now, a growing number of communities in Minnesota are taking a step back from the controversial automated license plate readers. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains why.

Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says

Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.

AI video scam warning
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St. Louis County in Northern Minnesota is warning residents of scam AI videos promoting fake tax relief programs. Country officials are warning residents these programs do not exist. 

Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment

A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users. 

Data center proposed for North Loop
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A new data center coming to the North Loop in Minneapolis has some neighbors concerned, while city leaders stress the importance of development. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has the details.

Data center proposed for former Star Tribune site sparks debate in Minneapolis
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A data center is set to move into the North Loop, sparking debate over the future of downtown and the best use of local resources. A Virginia-based data center developer, Legacy Investing, plans to move into the former Star Tribune printing facility in the North Loop, which has been empty since the newspaper stopped printing there last year. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the story.

Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses

Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.

Hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack targets Microsoft logins

Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.

MN nudification ban will take effect Aug. 1 after judge rules against Elon Musk-led lawsuit

A U.S. District Court judge has denied a lawsuit for a temporary restraining order by an AI company founded by Elon Musk that would have blocked the ban of nudification technology in Minnesota.

Cyberattack targets 30+ water systems in Minnesota: What the state knows so far

Minnesota officials are responding to a wave of cyber threats against community water systems, focusing on recovery and preventing further risks. Here's what they know so far.

Trump blames Minnesota, not Iran, for cyberattacks
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President Donald Trump questioned whether Iran was responsible for the recent cyberattacks targeting more than 30 Minnesota water systems, instead blaming the state, which he called "grossly incompetent," as well as Gov. Tim Walz, whom he referred to as the state's "corrupt governor."

Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks

Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.

Trump blames Minnesota's 'gross incompetence' for cyberattack on water systems, not Iran

President Donald Trump said Friday he does not believe Iran is responsible for the cyberattack targeting Minnesota water systems, instead blaming Gov. Tim Walz and the state for being "grossly incompetent."

Iran possibly linked to MN water system cyberattacks
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U.S. officials suspect Iran-affiliated hackers may be responsible for the cyberattack this week that impacted more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota, according to a New York Times report. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.