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'60 Minutes' Shows Hackers Breaking Into Cellphone With Just A Phone Number
A report on Sunday night's "60 Minutes" showed how hackers were able to access a California congressman's smartphone, just by knowing the lawmaker's phone number.
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A report on Sunday night's "60 Minutes" showed how hackers were able to access a California congressman's smartphone, just by knowing the lawmaker's phone number.
A startup is developing a gun that could resemble a smartphone when not in use, raising concerns among law enforcement.
A new anti-trafficking bill introduced in the California legislature could require that all smartphones be capable of decryption and unlocking by the phone's manufacturer or its operating system provider, essentially overriding the user's passcode.
A Bay Area company is about to roll out a free earthquake alert app that could give users precious seconds of lead time before the shaking starts.
When it comes to cell phones, battery life is often the most frustrating feature for most users, but it might be the apps running on the phone draining that battery so quickly.
The Mobile Justice app allows users to record encounters with police that will be automatically submitted to their local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Walnut Creek has unveiled a mobile app for drivers that is tied into the city's traffic lights, providing drivers with audible cues on how long before the lights will change.
Where did Steph Curry get the moves to do insane crossover dribble on Chris Paul? The secret may be in his high-tech smart shorts.
A new survey out from a San Francisco-based mobile security company says we're not as cyber-security and privacy conscious as we like to think we are.
A smartphone accessory firm has a plan to save battery-drained attendees at the South by Southwest 2015 festival by sending them a rescue St. Bernard dog carrying a reserve battery pack.
Hillary Clinton said she opted for convenience as the reason why she used her personal email account and only wanted to carry one mobile device when she served as Secretary of State, but does her argument hold up from a technological standpoint?
A robbery victim's phone was tracked to SF's SOMA neighborhood where 3 suspects were detained.
A new app developed by a Stanford professor is giving smartphones the power to help fight Alzheimer's disease and cancer.
The newly unveiled Blackberry Classic features a keyboard that hearkens back to the old days of cell phones, but they may have missed the boat on marketing this to the masses.
Iowa residents will soon have the option of having their driver's license digitized and available on their smartphones, one analyst says privacy issues could arise in the case of a routine traffic stop.
If you prefer a more orderly experience compared to door-mobbing crowds, look no further than your smartphone to help save you a few bucks and keep your sanity.
By now you may have heard that voice that warns earthquake researchers of coming quakes, but in the future the heads up may be coming out of your own phone.
Use your smartphone to truly maximize your holiday shopping. From coupon finders to shopping lists, these apps have everything you need to get the best savings.
The bane of many parents' existence is chauffeuring their kids to and from soccer practices, school and play dates. Now, one San Francisco start-up wants to banish some of those transportation headaches.
AT&T is being sued by the government over allegations it misled millions of smartphone customers who were promised unlimited data but had their Internet speeds cut by the company—slowing their ability to open web pages or watch streaming video.
Some Bank of America customers are claiming they're been double-charged on transactions made using Apple Pay.
A San Francisco-based drone maker is set to unveil a device it calls a drone for the masses that can shoot video and fold up into the size and shape of a cellphone.
Smartphone maker HTC is introducing not only a brand new handset to take sharper pictures, but the first ever action camera.
George Clooney and his new bride went to great lengths to keep their wedding day private from the public, even making guests leave their smartphones at home in exchange for 'burner' phones to avoid photo leaks.
Apple's largest iPhone is selling for $100 more than its other new model, but a new report says it costs Apple only $15.50 more to make the more expensive version.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
A 4-year-old horse died after it raced Sunday at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack, according to an animal rights group.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
The life of Hall of Fame baseball player Willie Mays will be publicly celebrated by his family and the San Francisco Giants on Monday at Oracle Park.
A water main break near San Pablo Sunday night left several homes damaged by the torrent of water flowing through a neighborhood.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
A 4-year-old horse died after it raced Sunday at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack, according to an animal rights group.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
The life of Hall of Fame baseball player Willie Mays will be publicly celebrated by his family and the San Francisco Giants on Monday at Oracle Park.
A water main break near San Pablo Sunday night left several homes damaged by the torrent of water flowing through a neighborhood.
A husky that got stuck on a cliff overlooking the ocean at San Francisco's Fort Funston Sunday morning was safely rescued.
With the peak of the heat wave over, the Bay Area will begin to see temperatures cooling off, but some inland areas will still be experiencing triple-digit temps.
A "Hill Bomb" still took place despite the San Francisco Police Department's effort to stop it.
A prolonged heat wave bringing triple-digit temperatures to Bay Area inland areas means more people seeking relief in San Francisco and other coastal areas - and spending money while cooling off.
This holiday weekend, many Bay Area residents sought escape from triple-digit heat, making the seaside town of Pacifica pretty popular.
A 4-year-old horse died after it raced Sunday at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack, according to an animal rights group.
A water main break near San Pablo Sunday night left several homes damaged by the torrent of water flowing through a neighborhood.
A man wanted for nearly a year in connection to a Vallejo homicide was apprehended Saturday, according to police.
One Oakland business owner is demanding accountability from the city after dozens of people ransacked his convenience store.
A kitten stranded on the side of the highway Friday night was rescued after a call to the California Highway Patrol.
In San Jose, one homeless person died earlier this week because of the hot weather as the heat wave continues to affect those living on the street.
Hot temperatures and dry brush proved too much for even a professional July Fourth fireworks show in the South Bay Thursday night after a mishap sparked several small fires.
A man who crashed his vehicle into a residence early Thursday morning in South San Jose had been fatally shot, according to police.
Heat-related issues could be behind an outage affecting about 1,700 customers late Thursday afternoon near Pescadero in San Mateo County, according to PG&E.
A collision set a power pole on fire on state Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County Thursday afternoon, causing the highway to be shut down north of Boulder Creek.
A fatal crash took place on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard at Pierce Point Road in Inverness Sunday, the CHP said.
A man who went missing Wednesday while swimming in the Russian River near Monte Rio has been found dead.
Cal Fire officers arrested a Cloverdale man in connection with the Pocket Fire that was sparked Saturday in Sonoma County.
A male who was allegedly in a car fleeing police in Vallejo early Saturday morning died after the vehicle he was in collided with another car
A vegetation fire broke out in Sonoma County on Saturday afternoon, north of Geyserville, that Cal Fire named the Pocket Fire as it grew to 15 acres.
The life of Hall of Fame baseball player Willie Mays will be publicly celebrated by his family and the San Francisco Giants on Monday at Oracle Park.
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Sunday.
Bo Naylor connected for a pinch-hit, three-run homer o give the Guardians a 5-4 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Brent Rooker and Max Schuemann hit 3-run homers and the A's had five home runs overall in a 19-8 rout of the Orioles on Saturday.
The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Saturday.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
Cal Fire officers arrested a Cloverdale man in connection with the Pocket Fire that was sparked Saturday in Sonoma County.
A man wanted for nearly a year in connection to a Vallejo homicide was apprehended Saturday, according to police.
One Oakland business owner is demanding accountability from the city after dozens of people ransacked his convenience store.
A male who was allegedly in a car fleeing police in Vallejo early Saturday morning died after the vehicle he was in collided with another car
An Oakland entrepreneur is taking his small business to new heights and capitalizing on the increasing popularity of drone light shows as an alternative to fireworks displays.
Some critics believe the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is going to pose a major energy problem for the future.
National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients with the spiritual care they're looking for at the end of their lives.
Robotaxi service Waymo on Tuesday announced its autonomous vehicles would be available for rides to anyone in San Francisco who downloads the company's app.
General Motors on Tuesday named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise as it tries to recover from a gruesome collision that triggered the suspension of its California license.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
More than 40 years since the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, studies now show HIV cases nationwide are decreasing, but there is one group seeing a growing number of new HIV cases.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
President Biden wrote that he "wouldn't be running again if I did not absolutely believe I was the best person to beat Donald Trump in 2024."
Ahead of a potentially pivotal week on Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up its contacts with lawmakers amid growing calls for the president to step down from the Democratic ticket.
With 120 days until the election, President Joe Biden was back on the campaign trail on Sunday, even as some Democrats are calling for him to step aside.
More Democrats are joining the chorus of people calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race. Max Darrow reports. (7-7-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The left and centrist political factions appear to be headed for key wins in France's elections on Sunday. Right-wing groups suffered a surprising defeat after their success in the first round of voting. Elaine Cobbe has the details.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.
San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city
Amid calls to bow out, a defiant President Biden is digging in, holding campaign events and fundraisers this weekend in New York and New Jersey. Taurean Small reports.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
Popular Portland, OR-based quartet Red Fang returns to the Bay Area for this headlining show at the Chapel in San Francisco's Mission District Sunday night.
At San Francisco's celebrated Arion Press, books are crafted entirely by hand from beginning to end.
Despite the record temperatures that Bay Area residents have been sweltering in all week, the heat was not enough to keep Karl the Fog from making his nearly annual July 4th visit to at least partially obscure San Francisco's fireworks show.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Now to a story that proves you can reclaim something you built up and thought you would never get back. Lauren Toms reports on a local vintner pulling a David vs. Goliath to reclaim the winery he built from big business. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
An elite group of firefighters are known for parachuting directly into wildfire areas inaccessible by land. Itay Hod reports the demand for smokejumpers is rising as climate change creates longer fire seasons. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Monday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Zoe Mintz shows the Bay Area heat wave is waning, but it will still be hot around the region. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A water main break overnight damaged several homes just north of San Pablo in the unincorporated community of Tara Hills.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.
Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.