Trump is actually standing outside the White House in his latest video.On Thursday, President Donald Trump tweeted a video of himself in front of the White House, talking about a variety of topics from the military to how the experimental antibody cocktail he received is a cure for . The video appears to have been shot in front of the White House, but it also looks unnatural in a way that inspired some to claim it was filmed in front of a green screen.But that’s not the case. The video is real and Trump is indeed standing outside on his own, the White House told BuzzFeed News.Green screen...…Trump is actually standing outside the White House in his latest video.On Thursday, President Donald Trump tweeted a video of himself in front of the White House, talking about a variety of topics from the military to how the experimental antibody cocktail he received is a cure for . The video appears to have been shot in front of the White House, but it also looks unnatural in a way that inspired some to claim it was filmed in front of a green screen.But that’s not the case. The video is real and Trump is indeed standing outside on his own, the White House told BuzzFeed News.Green screen...WW…

Almost 200 people told us what it’s been like to lose a loved one to the mass delusion. Here’s what they said.“We literally watched as she became radicalized.”“The level of heartbreak I felt was unfathomable.”“It feels like we are losing her to an addiction.”This is how friends and family of QAnon supporters describe what they’re going through. Most don’t understand how their loved ones could fall for something so unbelievable.At its core, the QAnon collective delusion is a belief system that began in the innards of the social web before being vomited into the mainstream. Believers sign up...…Almost 200 people told us what it’s been like to lose a loved one to the mass delusion. Here’s what they said.“We literally watched as she became radicalized.”“The level of heartbreak I felt was unfathomable.”“It feels like we are losing her to an addiction.”This is how friends and family of QAnon supporters describe what they’re going through. Most don’t understand how their loved ones could fall for something so unbelievable.At its core, the QAnon collective delusion is a belief system that began in the innards of the social web before being vomited into the mainstream. Believers sign up...WW…

He also said at the first presidential debate that he “urged” his supporters to show up at polling locations as he stoked baseless fears about widespread election fraud.President Donald Trump told the , a far-right men’s organization with a history of instigating violence, to “stand back and stand by,” after being asked to condemn white supremacists and self-described militia groups during Tuesday night.Minutes later, he said he was “urging my people” who are “poll watchers” to go to voting locations across the country — to do what, he wouldn’t exactly say — as he baselessly claimed the...…He also said at the first presidential debate that he “urged” his supporters to show up at polling locations as he stoked baseless fears about widespread election fraud.President Donald Trump told the , a far-right men’s organization with a history of instigating violence, to “stand back and stand by,” after being asked to condemn white supremacists and self-described militia groups during Tuesday night.Minutes later, he said he was “urging my people” who are “poll watchers” to go to voting locations across the country — to do what, he wouldn’t exactly say — as he baselessly claimed the...WW…

Names, credit card data, addresses, and information on transactions as recent as yesterday are being sold online.The personal information of what could be hundreds of thousands of Instacart customers is being sold on the dark web. This data includes names, the last four digits of credit card numbers, and order histories, and appears to have affected customers who used the grocery delivery service as recently as yesterday.As of Wednesday, sellers in two dark web stores were offering information from what appeared to be 278,531 accounts, although some of those may be duplicates or not...…Names, credit card data, addresses, and information on transactions as recent as yesterday are being sold online.The personal information of what could be hundreds of thousands of Instacart customers is being sold on the dark web. This data includes names, the last four digits of credit card numbers, and order histories, and appears to have affected customers who used the grocery delivery service as recently as yesterday.As of Wednesday, sellers in two dark web stores were offering information from what appeared to be 278,531 accounts, although some of those may be duplicates or not...WW…

Apps that harvest data, dark web marketplaces, and state surveillance are just some of the dangers LGBTQ people have to think about online.A new report outlines the minefield of online threats LGBTQ people have to navigate online, from overt state surveillance to tracking via facial recognition to dating app information that gets shared with data brokers and advertisers.Recorded Future, a cybersecurity company, at what queer communities outside North America have to grapple with. The idea, senior director Maggie McDaniel said, was to better understand where deeper security research is...…Apps that harvest data, dark web marketplaces, and state surveillance are just some of the dangers LGBTQ people have to think about online.A new report outlines the minefield of online threats LGBTQ people have to navigate online, from overt state surveillance to tracking via facial recognition to dating app information that gets shared with data brokers and advertisers.Recorded Future, a cybersecurity company, at what queer communities outside North America have to grapple with. The idea, senior director Maggie McDaniel said, was to better understand where deeper security research is...WW…

The National Institutes of Health has given millions of dollars to scientists studying coronaviruses. That funding didn't cause the COVID-19 pandemic.BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Right-wing media and conspiracy theorists have seized on a series of grants awarded over the course of six years to study coronaviruses to undermine Dr. Anthony Fauci, the immunologist who’s been at the helm of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...…The National Institutes of Health has given millions of dollars to scientists studying coronaviruses. That funding didn't cause the COVID-19 pandemic.BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Right-wing media and conspiracy theorists have seized on a series of grants awarded over the course of six years to study coronaviruses to undermine Dr. Anthony Fauci, the immunologist who’s been at the helm of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...WW…

“Coronavirus has been exhausting for us,” said one cybersecurity researcher.are sending emails with fake results and information that infect computers with , according to research from cybersecurity research firm Proofpoint.The fake HIV emails are designed to look like they come from Vanderbilt University, possibly to exploit the credibility of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The emails, which include an attached spreadsheet labeled “test results,” have been sent to insurance, health care, and pharmaceutical companies. When downloaded, a user is prompted to install macros, which...…“Coronavirus has been exhausting for us,” said one cybersecurity researcher.are sending emails with fake results and information that infect computers with , according to research from cybersecurity research firm Proofpoint.The fake HIV emails are designed to look like they come from Vanderbilt University, possibly to exploit the credibility of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The emails, which include an attached spreadsheet labeled “test results,” have been sent to insurance, health care, and pharmaceutical companies. When downloaded, a user is prompted to install macros, which...WW…

As fears of the virus mount, so too do claims of snake oil treatments.A cottage industry of fake and ineffective COVID-19 treatments and cures has spread in recent weeks, including , , and even . None of these treatments prevent or cure the disease, . announced Monday that seven companies selling “scam” coronavirus treatments had been threatened with seizure and legal action."The FTC says the companies have no evidence to back up their claims — as required by law,” the announcement said. “The FDA says there are no approved vaccines, drugs or investigational products currently available to...…As fears of the virus mount, so too do claims of snake oil treatments.A cottage industry of fake and ineffective COVID-19 treatments and cures has spread in recent weeks, including , , and even . None of these treatments prevent or cure the disease, . announced Monday that seven companies selling “scam” coronavirus treatments had been threatened with seizure and legal action."The FTC says the companies have no evidence to back up their claims — as required by law,” the announcement said. “The FDA says there are no approved vaccines, drugs or investigational products currently available to...WW…

A new AI bot primarily spreading across Russia and Eastern Europe has created fake nude images of more than 680,000 women.Over 680,000 women have no idea their photos were uploaded to a bot on the messaging app Telegram to produce photo-realistic simulated nude images without their knowledge or consent, according to tech researchers.The tool allows people to create a deepfake, a computer-generated image, of a victim from a single photo.Sensity, a visual threat intelligence company headquartered in Amsterdam, , 70% of whom appeared to reside in Russia or Eastern Europe.“This one’s unique...…A new AI bot primarily spreading across Russia and Eastern Europe has created fake nude images of more than 680,000 women.Over 680,000 women have no idea their photos were uploaded to a bot on the messaging app Telegram to produce photo-realistic simulated nude images without their knowledge or consent, according to tech researchers.The tool allows people to create a deepfake, a computer-generated image, of a victim from a single photo.Sensity, a visual threat intelligence company headquartered in Amsterdam, , 70% of whom appeared to reside in Russia or Eastern Europe.“This one’s unique...WW…

A guide to the spin doctors and conspiracy theorists clogging up your social media feed.BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Many of those who spread hoaxes and pseudoscience about the pandemic can be hard to distinguish from medical authorities recognized by their peers as legitimate.To help you cut through the misinformation, we're keeping a running list of the most prominent people who have pushed what scientists and professional fact-checkers...…A guide to the spin doctors and conspiracy theorists clogging up your social media feed.BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Many of those who spread hoaxes and pseudoscience about the pandemic can be hard to distinguish from medical authorities recognized by their peers as legitimate.To help you cut through the misinformation, we're keeping a running list of the most prominent people who have pushed what scientists and professional fact-checkers...WW…