Researchers demo fake airplane mode exploit that tricks iPhone users

As hundreds of thousands of people sit back, relax and prepare for take-off this summer, many will be enabling their iPhone’s airplane mode setting, whereby their device’s radio frequency (RF) transmission technology is switched off, severing their connection to their mobile network for the duration of the flight. Also known as flight mode or… Continue reading Researchers demo fake airplane mode exploit that tricks iPhone users

Pence Says He Doesn’t Recall Whether White House Filled Him In On Fake Elector Plot

Former Vice President Mike Pence claimed he doesn’t remember whether White House officials told him of the fake elector plot in Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd, in an interview with Pence on Sunday, asked the former vice president to share what he knew of the plot… Continue reading Pence Says He Doesn’t Recall Whether White House Filled Him In On Fake Elector Plot

More Michigan Republicans Accused Of Being Fake Electors For Trump Plead Not Guilty

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — All 16 Michigan Republicans accused in a fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in power are challenging the charges, after the final nine either pleaded not guilty or had a judge enter the pleas on their behalf Thursday in state court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced criminal… Continue reading More Michigan Republicans Accused Of Being Fake Electors For Trump Plead Not Guilty

Smartmatic Blasts Rudy Giuliani Over Fake Excuses To Stall Request

Smartmatic, the voting technology company suing Rudy Giuliani and others for defamation over their role in spreading 2020 election lies, alleged that the former New York City mayor is using bogus excuses to avoid turning over documents in the case. The company said Giuliani, a former personal attorney for Donald Trump, has not submitted any… Continue reading Smartmatic Blasts Rudy Giuliani Over Fake Excuses To Stall Request

Lawyer Behind Trump’s Fake Elector Plot Said It Was ‘Bold’ But Doomed

A lawyer working with former President Donald Trump’s campaign pitched the now-infamous plan to install slates of fake electors in swing states as “bold,” “controversial” and likely to be rejected by the Supreme Court, according to his memo. The memo, published by The New York Times on Tuesday night, was written by Kenneth Chesebro and… Continue reading Lawyer Behind Trump’s Fake Elector Plot Said It Was ‘Bold’ But Doomed

Jamie Foxx apologizes after ‘fake friends’ Instagram post is accused of being antisemitic

Actor Jamie Foxx apologized to the Jewish community Saturday after a cryptic Instagram post about “fake friends” was accused of promoting antisemitism. “I want to apologize to the Jewish community and everyone who was offended by my post. I now know my choice of words have caused offense and I’m sorry,” he wrote. “That was… Continue reading Jamie Foxx apologizes after ‘fake friends’ Instagram post is accused of being antisemitic

What to know about the Trump ‘fake electors’ scheme in the 2020 election

At the heart of the latest federal indictment of former President Donald Trump is a scheme to use “fake electors” to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The strategy attempted to find a way to undermine the Electoral College after state officials refused to change the election results. Here’s a look at what happened: The process… Continue reading What to know about the Trump ‘fake electors’ scheme in the 2020 election