Bree J. Fowler
@BreeJFowler
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@CNET senior writer for #cybersecurity. Former @AP and @consumerreports, @michiganstu grad, #Bronx proud, #Michigan native, 2 ⭐️ marathoner. DM for #signal.
New York, NY
Joined August 2009
Make sure you get out and #vote this November. Our #elections system is under siege and the biggest threat isn't #Russia or #hackers. It's the regular guy down the street and candidates still pushing the #BigLie. #Election2022
https://t.co/7wHVNSWheC via @CNET
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With Election Day just weeks away, election officials at the local level say they're more worried about their neighbors than they ever were about Russia.
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As the great Monty Python would say. "And now for something completely different:"
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If covering an election is a #marathon and not a sprint, what is covering one of the most consequential elections in modern history while training for the #tcsnycmarathon (besides crazy)? Can’t wait for Sunday!🏃♀️🗳️ https://t.co/ONR03Q9tXD via @CNET
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It's not the security of the election process that experts are worried about, it's the efforts to discredit that process.
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Meta Testing Facial Recognition Designed to Spot Celebrity Scams https://t.co/XVetA6O0Lg via @CNET
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The parent company of Instagram and Facebook is also trying out facial recognition features designed to help users get back into locked accounts faster.
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More Than a Dozen States Sue TikTok, Saying It's Addictive to Kids https://t.co/OSTDqeA9dm via @CNET
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The bipartisan coalition of more than a dozen states accuse the social media platform of causing teen mental health problems, pointing to dangerous "challenges" and the use of beauty filters.
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Running Gear Guide: The Must Haves for Fall Marathon Season https://t.co/v3gVqD0W5R via @CNET
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I'm a marathoner and this is the gear I use to get through my tough summer training.
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More Kids Apps Could Be Breaking Federal Rules for Children's Data Privacy https://t.co/NaFVyCKGjj via @CNET
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Researchers say many of the most popular apps for kids could be ignoring the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and illegally collecting kids' data.
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Kids, Schools Face Rising Threats, Homeland Security Chief Says https://t.co/yjtgXKI9OX via @CNET
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Threats are increasing, both online and in the physical world, as students and educators are confronted by school shootings, ransomware attacks and more.
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Americans Still Falling for Romance Scams, Survey Shows https://t.co/zS9uvOhDQE via @CNET
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Here's how to protect yourself from malicious online Romeos and femmes fatale.
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The Worst Disinformation From the Presidential Debate https://t.co/ioAmgB2Tsz via @CNET
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No, migrants aren't eating cats, Democrats don't want to execute newborns and Trump did lose the 2020 election.
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I am not a sprinter, but I did manage to set a PR at the #NB5thAveMile today. Many thanks to @nyrr for letting me take part in the media heat again this year and to their photographer for catching this amazing mid-race shot of me.❤️🔥🏃♀️
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Consumers Lost $114 Million to Bitcoin ATM Scams in 2023, FTC Says https://t.co/p1NgJAUywo via @CNET
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Here's how to avoid getting ripped off by scammers looking to use Bitcoin ATMs to steal your cash.
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A look at the #AI and #Deepfake fun at this year's #Defcon ahead of #Election2024. https://t.co/EYj1H2Ctid via @CNET
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The fake photos and videos look more convincing than ever, and it doesn't help when former presidents post them on social media.
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Took the #LasVegas monorail for the first time. I’ve ridden ancient wooden roller coasters that were less rickety. 😱
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If 8 days in the #Vegas heat for #BHUSA and #DEFCON is a marathon not a sprint, what is it when you’re training for the #tcsnycmarathon at the same time?
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Delta Says It's Almost Back To Normal Following Global IT Outage https://t.co/1A2i6A5i1m via @CNET
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After days of chaos, the airline says it started Thursday without any cancellations.
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I'm flying #Delta on Sunday ... I hope. #CrowdStrikeIssue #MicrosoftOutage
https://t.co/1A2i6A5PQU via @CNET
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After days of chaos, the airline says it started Thursday without any cancellations.
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Global IT Outage Continues to Delay Thousands Of Travelers https://t.co/1A2i6A5i1m via @CNET
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After days of chaos, the airline says it started Thursday without any cancellations.
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🔊 NEWSLINE: @BreeJFowler, senior cybersecurity and privacy reporter at @CNET, joins @BQuinnWCBS880 with updates on the impact of the Crowdstrike outages last week. https://t.co/WC77FEDfxB 💻 ✈️
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