'Sextortion' scams: Gangs targeting teen boys as cases of online blackmail scheme rise drastically
Sextortion is a problem no parent wants to find their child caught up in. Now, law enforcement is seeing a new shift in how sextortion happens. It shows gangs targeting adolescent and teen boys instead of girls.
Sextortion is a problem no parent wants to find their child caught up in. Now, law enforcement is seeing a new shift in how sextortion happens. It shows gangs targeting adolescent and teen boys instead of girls.
TikTok influencer joins Good Day Chicago to talk about giving back this holiday season
Chicago's own social media superstar Ismail Taher explains what inspired him to donate to families in the south suburbs this holiday season.
Chicago's own social media superstar Ismail Taher explains what inspired him to donate to families in the south suburbs this holiday season.
TikTok star Ismail Taher gives out Thanksgiving turkeys in suburban Chicago
A social media superstar is blessing families in the Chicago area, giving out turkeys for Thanksgiving in Country Club Hills.
A social media superstar is blessing families in the Chicago area, giving out turkeys for Thanksgiving in Country Club Hills.
U.S. officials say TikTok should be banned
There are growing calls to shut down TikTok.
There are growing calls to shut down TikTok.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
University of Kentucky student accused of using racial slurs during assault
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
Chicago's TikTok historian launches bus tour to highlight the pure beauty of the Windy City
Lifelong Chicagoan Shermann "Dilla" Thomas talks about launching his history bus tour and the importance of keeping the city's storied past alive.
Lifelong Chicagoan Shermann "Dilla" Thomas talks about launching his history bus tour and the importance of keeping the city's storied past alive.
Elon Musk says impersonator Twitter accounts will be permanently suspended
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Man charged with threatening Grayslake high school students on social media
An 18-year-old is facing serious charges after allegedly posting threatening messages on social media.
An 18-year-old is facing serious charges after allegedly posting threatening messages on social media.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
Staple of Chicago's music scene to close after former employee accuses business of toxic work environment
The abrupt closure comes after a former employee took to social media to accuse ‘The Hideout’ of a toxic work environment.
The abrupt closure comes after a former employee took to social media to accuse ‘The Hideout’ of a toxic work environment.
Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $20 a month for verification
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
Will Trump return to Twitter? Musk says 'content moderation council' will decide
Lightly moderated "free speech" sites such as Gab and Parler serve as cautionary tales of what can happen when the guardrails are lowered.
Lightly moderated "free speech" sites such as Gab and Parler serve as cautionary tales of what can happen when the guardrails are lowered.
Elon Musk takes control of Twitter ? what this means
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially taken over Twitter. Under Musk leadership, Twitter will become private.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially taken over Twitter. Under Musk leadership, Twitter will become private.
Big changes are underway as Elon Musk officially takes control of Twitter
The deal finally came through and Elon Musk is working fast to remodel Twitter. Musk has gotten rid of the CEO, CFO and the head of policy.
The deal finally came through and Elon Musk is working fast to remodel Twitter. Musk has gotten rid of the CEO, CFO and the head of policy.
'Seinfeld's' John O'Hurley helps launch Q5id ? tech tool that proves you're a human
Q5id is new tech tool that aims to make authentication easier. John O'Hurley explains how Q5id helps web users prove their identification and stay safe on the internet.
Q5id is new tech tool that aims to make authentication easier. John O'Hurley explains how Q5id helps web users prove their identification and stay safe on the internet.
Now hiring: Your social media-savvy dog could earn up to $10K as ‘chief fluff officer’
“The hired Chief ‘Fluff’ dog should be comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions," the company says.
“The hired Chief ‘Fluff’ dog should be comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions," the company says.