Cybersecurity Awareness Month. You can probably be a lot smarter than you are now about cybersecurity. We all could be....

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Do Your Part.#BeCyberSmart...

The FedNow service and digital dollar will transform the concept of money throughout the economy....

On of the biggest problems impacting the African-American community is medical care. While research and treatments continue to expand for white Americans people of color are left out. Black women are especially absent in medical research. But, just like other women, they are affected by issues of postpartum medical and mental health. Enter Jade Kearney....

As if you didn’t  see this one was coming? This has been one of the hottest summers on record across the globe. Even in London the temperature has easily topped a 100 degrees. And like any other opportunity the scammers swing into action. Is Lowe’s, one of America’s largest hardware store chains is not giving...

"When we started Black@ we had no idea what to expect..."...

Your information is out there...all over the internet! But Google may help....

Don't do something dumb like using easy to guess passwords! Like your pets name!...

Is Google hiring Black employees to employ them to their full potential? Or is Google just playing the game to make their diversity culture seem legit? We have, on many occasions, praised Google for their efforts at increasing diversity within its corporate structure.  In the past OnTechStreet has highlighted such efforts as Google’s Black Founder’s...

The upcoming Netflix documentary Our Great National Parks, will have former President Barack Obama narrating the five-part series looking at wildlife around the world. The president and his wife Michelle announced last February a slate of programming they are producing for Netflix via their Higher Ground Productions company. Surprisingly the announcement made no mention that...

Scammers have two seasons tax season and the holidays. And that’s when they are working harder than a rookie trying to make the team. Tax season is prime hunting time for identity thieves, tax scammers, refund theft and other fraud. You better be on your toes or face the consequences. So in order to be...

Its up to you to catch the scammer before they catch you....

Students connected to the I PROMISE program will get the educational resources needed to build Web3....

The real danger is the worm hole that takes you to one potentially dangerous website after another....

When it comes to your parents dating you don't need to be a spy but you do need to be aware....

In today's world living with little or no internet connectivity can be a crushing circumstance....

QR code scams are coming to a parking meter near you! ...

Now, not tomorrow, is the best time to teach Black children the importance of good money management....

Here are the clues to spot identity theft. If you think, even for a second, that someone has stolen your identity you need to respond quickly. ...

Holiday shopping season is about to begin. Exercise caution! Scammers and hackers are online and ready to rob you of the Christmas spirit....

Its called QRishing or Quishing and its yet another way scammers can steal your information....

Blacktag streaming is meant to create wealth and ownership for black creators....

TikTok and Instagram hit by data scraping theft and your medical records were exposed....

Protesting against social injustice, systemic racism, and police brutality Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem. Attempts to destroy him have failed....

Compared to teens who grew up with the internet the elderly just can't grasp the new technology or how it can hurt them. #BeCyberSmart...

Google announces a second round of recipients for its Black Founder's Fund....

Just saying "Yes" could be a scam!...

From Wired.com Victor Luckerson  Backchannel  10.05.2021 Last year, Netflix made a pledge that represents the tech industry’s best shot at redressing the nation’s racial inequality. How seriously should we take it? In the spring of 2020, folks in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward started flocking to the Sankofa food pantry on Dauphine Street however they...

Phishing means the cyber criminal got you on the hook!...

Are you cyber safe? Do you practice good cyber security Let's talking about good cyber security habits. #BeCyberSafe...

Missing White Women Syndrome requires an urgent response. A missing black women are ignored....

Facebook is going into the bill collecting business. And they have enough information about you to find you and make you pay up!...

Anywhere you find a job posting you will find a job posting scam....

Black people call it; "Putting your business in the street." Online you have no privacy. There is help....

T-Mobile admits that hackers have ripped them off. But they don't know what was stolen....

Did hackers hit T-Mobile...again?!...

Websites are using dark patters to f*ck with you and get you to do things you may not want to do and can't undo....

Whatever you need Amazon got...including scams....

How Black Twitter became a thing....

How Black Twitter became a thing!...

How Black Twitter became a thing!...

Its a package delivery scam that comes back as a fake online review scam that might get cha!...

America's biggest pitchman is now the biggest voice on Amazon Alexa....

Machines are taking over and they are merciless. They hire, fire and manage human subjects. And they can disrupt your life. This is war!...

Again and again hackers take down the weak and inept....

Amazon Prime has everything you need to be assimilated. Resistance is futile!...

'Have I been Pwned' will receive a feed of compromised credentials from FBI investigations. ...

HP has been chasing diversity since 1929. Now they have set the bar even higher for themselves and the tech sector....

Meal kits are delicious. And that makes you a tasty target for scammers....

As the nation emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic people still need help....

Hacker and cyber criminals never rest. They are attacking the technology tools you use every day. STAY ALERT!...

YouTube's new shows features Will Smith transforming his "dad bod" and go behind the scenes with Keys as she records her new album....

Online scams are as common as rain and sunshine. And as the pandemic comes to a close the scams keep coming. Fake Vaccine Cards Yes, you can buy a fake vaccine card online. Criminals are cashing in on the U.S. COVID-19 immunization effort by selling forgeries of government-issued “vaccination record cards” that show people have...

Major parking app gets breached losing 21 million users information. ...

Facebook and Linked say the same thing. Sometimes its not a hack its a scrape....

Wait what? Yeah you read it right, former NFL gamer and now bare chested TV hunk Terry Crews is introducing his own cryptocurrency. You wanna tell him he can’t. Be my guest!  Crews launched his own social currency via the startup Roll, a platform that allows so-called “creatives” to crypto-monetize themselves and their own content...

Its the internet. The world wide web of fake people on dating websites. Fake products and services, fake news websites and misinformation of all types. Its a whole universe of fake. And the scams are everywhere. Travel Website Scam The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be winding down. And so naturally the travel for pleasure industry...

Online dating's most dangerous question is; "Who the hell am I getting involved with?"...

Cyber criminals are spoofing IRS websites and stealing credentials. Its tax season folks. Here we go again!...

Camille Stewart is an impressive representative of black talent working in cyber security working at Google. ...

Apple celebrates Black History Month with pictures, products and opportunity....

Its a beautiful day in Africa-America when we see major television, movie, and streaming services battling over black talent.  Amazon has scored a victory in the black talent battles by stealing away Donald Glover from FX.  According to The Hollywood Reporter Glover has secured an eight-figure deal that will have him working on a number...

Few people know that ARCHIE,the first search engine, was the invention of a black man....

Catfishing is all about catching a lonely heart...and gutting it!...

Facebook downplays yet another data breach, USCellular and MeetMindful.com lose customer personal data....

Thanks to Carter G. Woodson February has been designated African-American History Month. Now its online!...

Netflix has been a popular scam during the pandemic. Nothing is free so don't get played!...

Capitol hill rioters can't hide. The worlds greatest spy has them nailed. The smartphone!...

Big name social media sites get scraped for private data. And there's not much you can do!...

Kevin Hart's production company HartBeat sign a four picture deal with Netflix....

Facebook hires former Obama administration official as first VP of Civil Rights....

Workers sleeping in cars, paying astronomical rents. Housing affordability issues and big tech seem to go together. ...

Adobe Flash Player was old,obsolete and a security threat to user. It had to go!...

The FCC continues the fight against robocalls. But its not likely to win anytime soon....

Yet another Facebook Christmas scam! You did not win a Christmas Bonus and the message did not come from your friend....

Holiday season is scam season.Protect you money and your holidays by being vigilant to these scams....

Texas DMV data breach should not have happened. Pluto won't talk about its breach and Verizon can't fix theirs....

Dave Chappelle flexes his star power while Michael B. Jordan goes OnlyFans for his barber....

No Costco is not offering free grocery boxes in exchange for an online survey!...

Holiday shopping season is also online scam season You need to be ready and aware to protect yourself because no one else is going to do it for you. One of the most important things you can do is start now to develop good cyber security habits. Here are a few tips for shopping online...

Barbara Whye is taking her exceptional record in diversity to Apple....

Beyonce and Peloton are hooking up to celebrate HBCU homecoming season....

Using Expedia.com, Booking.com? Then you've been caught up in a data breach. And its nasty!...

Card Not Present fraud will explode this holiday season. Apple or Google Pay could save you from the cyber Scrooge!...

Did a black owned company solve the global problem of plastic pollution?...

This election year is shaping up to be a maddening event with more than just your usual election year shenanigans, twisted facts, deliberate lies and social media conspiracies. Now we have a massive voter data breach to add to the mess. Security researchers have identified databases containing detailed information about voters across the nation listed...

Dickey's BBQ payment system just got smoked!...

Salaam Coleman Smith joins Pinterest as the second woman of color to serve on the board....

Zuckerberg is hoping Facebook is not found among the casualties of the information war....

What is your child or teen doing online? You'd better know!...

Instant money transfer apps are quick and easy. And the crooks are just as quick!...

Social media companies know they will be blamed for election shenanigans....

Quick! What is a VPN? Do you even know? Are your using one? Is it free or are you paying for it? Well if you don’t know what a VPN is then forget the other questions. What is a VPN? A VPN or virtual private network is a private network that uses the public internet....

Rapper T.I. joins the with other celebrities getting caught up with cryptocurrency troubles....

There is no "Apple 2020 Testing Program" And there is no iPhone 12!...

National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Don't be a sucker. Learn to spot a scam...

Zuckerberg knows election misinformation found on Facebook could bring about its destruction....

Why are you calling me? Google adds a new weapon to the war on robo calls. ...

Voting means you got off you ass long enough to show you know and care about what is happening in this country!...

Alicia-Boler-Davis, first black woman to join Amazon's Elite S-Group....

Ok, so Social Data says it has no connection to Deep Social. The evidence says otherwise....

Pinterest adds black women to its board of directors as lawsuits allege gender and race discrimination....

News has become a product. America needs fair, accurate and impartial information. Think about what product you are buying....

There may be some black people who support Trump. But how many are real?...

Beyonce writes, directs produces and boldly proclaims "Black Is King"....

Pew research report indicates that consuming social media news means you are dumber and more likely to believe conspiracies....

Apps help you manage tasks big and small that require your attention. And they can be very helpful and may even save your life. ...

Criminals have no problem taking advantage of any natural disaster or national emergency. Covid-19 is just another opportunity to them...

Auditor's report deal some serious blows to Facebook!...

Big tech joins the fight for racial justice with their most potent weapon. Money!...

Email phishing scan targets Bank of America and Wells Fargo Customers. Be Alert!...

Beyonce celebrated Junteenth by dropping a new song and a website for black owned businesses....

When it comes to online dating Steve Harvey is 'Delightful'...

Black Lives Matter Foundation ain't what you think it is and they are taking your money!...

Is Google giving up on diversity and inclusion?...

Your password is your first line of defense. Make it a good one!...

Former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama announced they'll be hosting two virtual ceremonies for 2020 grads...

Lets face it, the internet has been infested with scams from day one. And the COVID-19 pandemic is just more of the same scams with a different angle. Be alert to these scams especially the newest Coronavirus scams. To help you stay alert here is a few of the latest scams making the rounds. Please...

Michelle Obama releases "Becoming" documentary and offers "Mondays with Michelle" for the children....

The Covid-19 pandemic has made life tough for small businesses. Now the SBA reports that it has had a data breach....

With Google's new rules fake ads and businesses have to reveal themselves. No more funny stuff....

Asking cell carriers to block robocalls didn't work. Now the FCC says starting next year they have to....

It took the Department of Homeland Security to get Maropost to respond to this data breach!...

Cyber criminals are always at work. They are working and scamming from home like everybody else. Their latest scam involves; what else? The Coronavirus. The number of scams that are using Coronavirus as a lure have become uncountable. They are everywhere, in your email, on your phone, in text messages, in your mailbox, on Amazon.com,...

Voice responsive technology is struggling to understand black voices....

Marriott has been hit yet again with a major data breach. Campaign Sidekick leaves voter information exposed....

How many people handled that cash in the day or two before you got you hands on it? Let me be straight with you; CASH IS FILTHY!...

To protect yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic you need to read, research and understand and act....

Carnival Cruise takes a hit. T-mobile takes another hit and someone is just plain sloppy with data security....

Nothing is more frustrating than being put on hold or being switched around endlessly when you need the help of a real human. And tax season is stressful enough without the outright warfare it takes to get an IRS employee on the phone. Last year the wait times were reported to be up to three...

In case you haven't noticed its tax scam season. Get ready!...

Black women are not only writing sci-fi but now producing movies! You go girl!...

Phone Porting & SIM Scams a Growing Threat. And its so easy!...

Yet another massive data breach. If you stayed at an MGM resort you could be affected. ...

Romance scammers will leave you with an empty heart and empty bank account. BEWARE!...

Avast spyware masqueraded as antivirus software and stole your data....

Jewel Burks Solomon, an successful Atlanta entrepreneur has been named the first head of the Google Startups for the U.S....

Singer Akon gets one step closer to real life Wakanda....

Oprah withdraws support for Apple TV+ #MeToo documentary....

Facebook is cool with lies on its platform. Foreign governments, special interests groups, politicians rejoice! You can lie til your hearts content!...

Samuel L. Jackson is the latest Amazon Alexa celebrity voice...

Thieves are using Bluetooth scanners to find your devices you though were safely secured....

Wawa stores hit by major data breach that spans March through December of 2019....

Senior citizens are holiday targets. You can do something about that....

Jay-Z's music returns to Spotify a direct competitor to his Tidal service. So whats up with that?...

Amazon can deliver you purchase tomorrow. But what is the price for that speed?...

Cyber criminals having been planning since July to rip you off this Christmas. ...

Are you on LinkedIn? Facebook? Well your data is on the loose...again!...

A Wall Street Journal report accuses Google of search engine manipulation. But is it that simple? There is a censorship question that must be answered....

Macy's stores hit with Magecart card skimming cyber attack....

Holiday Season is Scam Season. Here we go again!...

Black employees blast Facebook in open letter to Zuckerberg....

Ransomware attacks and data breaches have the power to kill!...

Data breaches hit burger chain and DNA tester....

In a world where we are constantly connected, cybersecurity cannot be limited to the home or office. When you’re traveling — whether domestic or international—it is always important to practice safe online behavior and take proactive steps to secure Internet-enabled devices. The more we travel, the more we are at risk for cyberattacks. #BeCyberSmart and...

Online privacy is a mjaor issue in the digital age. Protect yourself by protecting your data. Own IT!...

Protect IT. Good cyber security means sometimes you have to LIE! October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month....

Major technology companies and cell carrieres are trying to kill the password....

Google's new app offers Personal Safety in or out of your car. But only if you have a Google phone....

Google is offering a small taste of privacy. A very small taste....

DoorDash and Zynga fall victim to hackers losing the information of millions of people. When will it end?...

Your cyber security practices could save your life, protect your family and secure your job. Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT....

Microsoft has issued an emergency patch for the Internet Explorer browser. Even the federal government has issued a warning....

The FCC says Sprint didn't have 885,000 low income customers. But they got paid anyway. Whats up with that?...

We’ve all heard about the future full of self-driving cars. The day is coming when we can sit back and enjoy the ride, a cup of Starbuck’s and maybe get some work done on the ride to work. Ask anyone who owns a Tesla; that day is not far away. And you can thank Aicha...

Privacy and security online is now a chore. Mozilla Firefox can ease your work load....

FEMA admits to data breach that exposed millions of disaster victims....

Blooom saves you money while you save money....

Congress and the telecoms are deploying new weapons in the war against robocalls....

McDonald's move into the technology sector signals an end to low wage jobs in the fast food sector....

Planned Parenthood continues to fight for women's reproductive health with their new app....

Addictions are real, painful and destructive. WeConnect is an app that can help you figh it!...

Apple is a well known and popular technology product and probably the most valuable company on the planet. But, Apple is having some issues....

Data breaches continue to plague American businesses. Even the countries largest insurer is not immune....

African-American travellers spent $63 billion in 2018. But be careful using third party travel sites....

As long as we’re talking about travel how about an app that keeps you updated on the latest and cheapest flights. That’s why Dollar Flight Club is the App of the Week. This app is fairly straight forward and takes your travel to the next level by letting you know when to book a flight...

Its August and summer vacation is just about over. It’s back to school season so parents get ready. One of the greatest things you can do for your child is give them the best education possible. Education in the age of technology means using those devices you paid for for more than just Facebook and...

23 local Texas governments are the latest in a long line of cyber security failures....

I know we are already halfway through August but be warned. DO NOT INSTALL MICROSOFT SURFACE AUGUST UPDATES! Owners of Microsoft’s latest Surface devices, the Surface Book 2 or Surface Pro 6 should wait before installing August Windows Updates. Reports are that Microsoft’s latest firmware could potentially damage your system’s performance. If you have already...

Equifax agres to pay up for its 2017 data breach. Can you get paid? ...

Dr. Kai Dupe points out the future of the U.S. economy may rely on adding color to the technology industry....

Never again get stuck paying for something that was free....

Cities are failing to plan for a cyber attack. So they pay!...

Its about family. Caring for a sick or elderly loved one as a family can be a communications nightmare. That’s why Medcorder is the App of the Week. Medcorder has also been awarded the Best Mobile App Award. Using Medcorder creates a digital chat room that includes everyone who needs to stay up-to-date on family...

Don't let money issues impact your relationship. Zeta is for couples....

Actor Will Smith and hip-hop artists Nas have teamed up to educate young people about money. The two have invested in the Step app that is targeted at youth to teach them how to handle money in the cashless age. Step is a mobile-based banking service app for teenagers. Teens can send and receive money...

App of the Week Hopper gets you the best possible price on hotel rooms....

Medtronic is recalling some insulin pump devices after FDA warning of cyber security risk....

Apple recalls MacBook Pro 15 inch laptops due to battery overheating problems....

Cyber security is civic duty. If you see something. Say something....

CBP reports that a sub-contractor violated their contract by taking images....

BET+ is the new streaming service from Black Entertainment Television....

Don't automatically trust anything on the web. That includes HTTPS websites!...

Who gets your stuff? Who takes of your children? Don't leave it to chance., Make out a will....

Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp falls victim to a major data heist thanks to AMCA. Nearly 20 million records compromised....

The NSA does not normally get invloved in consumer cybersecurity. But they are issuing a warning about BlueKeep....

Apple annouces the death of iTunes. It will be re-born as three different apps in the new MacOs Catalina....

DJ Khaled and John Legend add their voices to smart devices....

Yet another absolutely gigantic data breach!...

Now you can tell Alexa; Fuggetaboutit!...

Jumbo ia another excellent tool for securing your online privacy....

In just over a year Baltimore has been hit by a second cyber attack....

Technology is supposed to be blind. Just a never ending stream of ones and zeros flowing across a universe of wires and devices. Don’t believe it! Again and again we witness the discriminatory use of technology against people. But lets be clear; its not the technology. Its people behind the technology. Where humans are involved...

Digital cleaning of your computer and devices can keep your information secure....

League can help you get the health services that work best for you....

A year ago Former President and Mrs. Obama secured a major deal with Netflix. Now Higher Ground, the Obama’s production company, has announced its first lineup of Netflix shows. Bringing the seven-show catalog to streaming television will take place over several years. Reports of the coming production say that it will be an inspiring mix...

USA TODAY and Invisible Institute have launched one the largest ever police misconduct databases....

Millions of Americans are cutting the cord. People are dumping cable television and its high monthly bill for streaming television. But a new report from the Digital Citizens Alliance reveal that users of the popular KodiTV streaming app maybe opening themselves up to malware attacks. Digital Citizens Alliance, a group of cyber security investigators, has...

One of the most terrifying moments in a parents life is experiencing a seriously sick or injured child. That is why FindERNow is the App of the Week. As parents you may know where the local emergency room is but is that ER equipped to handle pediatric emergencies? Parents you need to know where to...

CloudMagic Sender Profile fights spam and useless email inbox clutter....

Peggy Alford is nominated to be the first black women on Facebook's board of directors....

Serena Williams has a secret investment fund that invested in African tech talent....

Films by black film makers are now streaming in Netflix and Amazon Prime Video....

CarMD can answer the one question every car buyer wants to know. What will this car be like a year from now?...

Microsoft, the world’s largest software maker, is having a bad week. The company’s Outlook email service was hit by a data breach that includes Outlook.com accounts, MSN and Hotmail addresses. The breach was ongoing for months and the hackers used a customer support agent’s credentials to gain access. Microsoft issued an email confirming hackers may...

Streaming now on Netflix "Homecoming" a Beyonce documentary....

As if there wasn't enough data floating around the web Verifications.IO exposed another 2 billion records.The data was unsecured and unencrypted....

Tax season is coming to an end. But that is no reason to let your guard down. Beware Trickbot!...

It’s about money. How much justice can you afford? We all know that the criminal justice system can be a cruel and unfair. Especially for blacks and the poor. Getting arrested for even minor offenses can mean an unjust incarceration before you even get to trial. That is why Appolition is the App of the...

You're going to need your eyes for the rest of your life. Start by protecting them now. ...

The FTC alleges Office Depot ran a phony tech support scam that told user they were infected by malware even if they weren't....

Earl Enterprises, owners of Buca di Beppo and Planet Hollywood restaurant chains, reported a 10-month long data hack may have exposed customer payment card information. Other restaurants owned by the company include, Bertucci’s, Chicken Guy, Seaside on the Pier, Cafe Hollywood, Mixology, Tequila Taqueria and Earl of Sandwich. According to Earl Enterprises, the breach affects...

ASUS computer owners are warned to check their computers for the ShadowHammer malware....

Regardless of your age the Internet is a dangerous place. If your child owns a smartphone, tablet or computer ask yourself; "How do I protect them?"...

Amazon Prime Video and Viola Davis are bringing the works of black female science fiction writer Octavia Butler to streaming television. “Wild Seed” is based on the first of a series of Butler’s Patternist books. JuVee Productions, led by the husband and wife team of Davis and Julius Tennon, are producing the series. Working with...

Privacy is no longer respected.Corporations have an insatiable hunger to know everything about you. Have you ever wondered what they know?...

Like a pet, a car is often considered a part of the family. You car is part of your household and you probably want to protect it the same way you watch over pets and children. That is why Vivint Car Guard is the App of the Week. You’ve probably heard of Vivint Home Security....

Traveling outside the country can be a real hassle. You start and end your trip at a crowded airport getting jostled by other travelers while hauling your luggage with you. And getting through customs can sometimes take forever. That is why Mobile Passport is the App of the Week. Mobile Passport is a product of...

Black people have made significant contributions to the development of the Internet as we know it today....

Tax season is scam season. Cyber criminals are using tried and true and a few new tricks to rip you off....

Google security says you need to update you Chrome browser "right this minute!" on every device....

Even as the fastest growing demographic among entrepreneurs black women are still ignored by venture capitalist....

What do you do if you are a rap artist and you get sued by a fan? Well Kanye has settled out of court before things got ugly and expensive . Kanye fan, Justin Baker-Rhett, sued Kanye because he said his album, The Life of Pablo, would be available exclusively through JayZ’s Tidal streaming service. Now...

Being stuck on the side of the road sucks! Being stuck on the side of the road without being able to call AAA for road service is outright dangerous. It gets worse if the weather is bad, you don’t know the area, you’re a women or a young, inexperienced driver. Let’s just say any one...

You can now get a peek in the voting behavior and political beliefs of friends, neighbors and co-workers....

In partnership with the VA America's veterans can now access their medical records through their iPhones....

Diabetes is a chronic condition that is rampant in African-American community. Spike can help black people manage the disease....

Bowing to the pressure for more diversity Amazon named Rosalind Brewer to its boards of directors. As the the chief operating officer and director of Starbucks, Brewer is considered one of corporate America’s most prominent black female executives. She is joining Amazon as the board’s 10th member, fourth woman and second black executive. Amazon faced pressure from shareholders, employees...

Black buying power is incredible! By some estimates it tops a trillion dollars a year. Why not send some of that money to African-American owned businesses. Official Black Wall Street is an app and website that can direct you to black owned businesses anywhere. You can use the app to find almost any kind of...

Identity Theft Help is the app you need to be prepared and alert for identity theft. Rampant data breaches and personal data collection makes us all vulnerable. Being alert and aware of the danger is key. ...

Collection #1 data breach exposed over 700 million email addresses and 21 million passwords....