It is believed that a flood in Muleshoe, Texas was orchestrated by Russian cyber attackers. The hacking group identified themselves as the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn. The group posted a video online of the town's water-control systems being manipulated, showing how they reset the controls.
The House passed legislation that would ban Tik Tok in the United States. Social media expert Karen de Amat joins the factor to talk about the details.
The prevalence of over-the-top pranks on social media is fueled by their high engagement potential, competitive platform dynamics, and the allure of virality and monetization for creators.