Experts warn that electric vehicles are increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks

BALTIMORE, MD—As electric vehicles (EVs) become more sophisticated with integrated digital features, cybersecurity in this sector is facing unique challenges, according to experts. As of October 31, 2024, Maryland had over 120,000 registered electric vehicles (EVs). This includes both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Michael Moore, IT Expert and Chief Information Officer at Next Perimeter, […]

Attorney General warns of Super Bowl scams, fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—Super Bowl LIX is almost here, but scammers have been working all year-long to come up with new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting fans. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning consumers to be vigilant against fraud related to betting, tickets or prizes, streaming services, and even merchandise. Common Super Bowl Scams: Online Betting Scams: Illegal betting websites […]

Baltimore man faces federal charges after flying drone over M&T Bank Stadium during NFL Wild Card game

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man is facing federal charges after he illegally flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium last month. A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, of Baltimore, on federal felony charges related to flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during the Ravens’ National Football League Wild Card Game on January 11, 2025. […]

Baltimore County Police Department warns of phone scam to steal money

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning the public of a phone scam in which the caller poses as a member of law enforcement. Authorities say these callers use urgent language to pressure the resident into making an immediate payment via wire transfers or other means. Through fraudulent means, the name of a legitimate police department may appear on […]

BCPS schools, offices experiencing internet outages

UPDATE: Officials say connectivity has been restored. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—An internet outage is currently affecting Baltimore County Public Schools. On Friday morning, officials said that BCPS schools and offices were experiencing internet connection issues. “The issue is originating outside of the BCPS network and we are working with our internet provider to resolve,” BCPS said on X. “We […]

Honda recalls 295,000 vehicles for fuel injection software issue

BALTIMORE, MD—Honda is recalling 295,000 vehicles in the U.S. to update the fuel injection electronic control unit software. The recall affects certain 2023-2025 Honda Pilot and 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S and TLX Type S models. According to the automaker, the issue is due to improper programming of the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU). This could lead to sudden […]

Cash App, Block Inc. settle with states over BSA/AML violations

BALTIMORE, MD—Block, Inc., the parent company of popular mobile payment service Cash App, has agreed to pay $80 million to settle with 48 state financial regulatory agencies, including Maryland, for violations of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws. The settlement, announced by the Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Financial Regulation, addresses deficiencies in Block’sBSA/AML program that […]