The hack is a reminder that everyday infrastructure can be vulnerable to hackers—and that using '1234' as a password is always a bad idea.

Last April, a hacker hijacked crosswalk announcements to mimic Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Records obtained by WIRED ...

This April Fools compilation is packed with the funniest scare pranks, unexpected jump scares, and priceless reactions. From sneaky hiding spots to perfectly timed surprises, nobody was safe this year ...

Denver pedestrians heard a jarring message over the weekend after two crosswalk speakers were tampered with and played an expletive-filled political statement targeting President Donald Trump, city ...

March 19 (UPI) --The Federal Bureau of Investigation took down two websites that belong to an Iran-linked hacker group after it staged a global cyberattack on an American medical equipment company ...

Whether you are a family of seasoned pranksters or occasional comedians, a well-planned gag will surely score some chuckles this April Fools' Day. But planning the perfect prank is no simple feat. The ...

The Trump accounts coming this summer let parents jump-start tax-advantaged retirement savings for a child at birth. By the time the kids retire, they could end up with giant retirement accounts. The ...

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WASHINGTON—Iran pulled off likely the most significant wartime cyberattack against the U.S. in history, leveraging its hacking powers to cause major disruptions at a global medical-equipment firm that ...

Cybersecurity groups are sounding the alarm about DarkSword, the latest hacker tool that targets iPhone users. Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images UPDATE: Mar. 19, 2026, 4:46 p.m. EDT ...