First responders rescued four people from a burning boat off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday.The 61-foot sailboat was about one mile offshore when flames broke out, Canaveral Fire Rescue confirmed to Fox News Digital.Witness video taken from nearby Jetty Park Beach shows thick, dark smoke billowing over the ocean.The man who took the video told newsgathering website Storyful that the boat "went up real fast" and it "sounded like there were a few explosions."MORE THAN 20 PEOPLE INJURED AFTER BOAT CATCHES FIRE IN NEW YORK; CAPTAIN CHARGED WITH DWIThe four onboard "safely evacuated to another bystander's boat and were brought in by Brevard County Sheriff's Office with no injuries," Canaveral Fire Rescue said.Another vessel assisted in putting out the fire, Storyful reported.The cause of the fire is under investigation by the United States Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Neither immediately responded to inquiries from Fox News Digital.SEVERAL PEOPLE HOSPITALIZED IN FLORIDA AFTER COAST GUARD RESPONDS TO SEPARATE HOLIDAY BOATING INCIDENTSCape Canaveral is a hub for U.S. space travel. It is home to the Kennedy Space Center which hosts launches for NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin as well as a Space Force military base

The set of "Leave It to Beaver" was just as squeaky clean as the 1950s sitcom."Hugh Beaumont was basically a very nice man, but he was also a minister," Jerry Mathers, who starred as Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, recently told People magazine about his TV dad."He kept everybody pretty much on the straight and narrow," shared the former child star, noting that the crew consisted of people who "werent out drinking every night and coming in drunk."LEAVE IT TO BEAVER STAR JERRY MATHERS GRATEFUL SHOW STILL HELPS PEOPLE 'IN THIS CRAZY WORLD'The 77-year-old told the outlet that he later learned that almost everyone in the cast and crew was a parent."They knew how to be around kids," he said.Beaumont died in 1982 at age 73. Throughout most of his career, he worked as a lay minister in the Methodist Church, The New York Times reported. According to the outlet, he spent his later years in Minnesota.It was not just his TV dad with whom Mathers shared a close bond. He told the outlet that his relationship with Barbara Billingsley, his on-screen mom, grew after the series ended."She did a lot of charity work," he recalled. "Every once in a while, shed call me up and say that maybe she was not feeling so well that day. Could I help her? And Id go around different places that Id never been before and help out with whatever organization she worked with."Billingsley passed away in 2010 at age 94. Mathers said his TV parents, along with the rest of the crew on "Leave It to Beaver," made sure that the set was "a good time" and "a lot of fun" for all the child actors.WATCH: LEAVE IT TO BEAVER STAR JERRY MATHERS REVEALS WHY HE WAS READY TO LEAVE HIT '50S SITCOM"Hugh Beaumont and Barbara Billingsley were wonderful to Tony [Dow] and me," he reflected. "They were actually kind and caring to everyone.""I go there, I see all my friends, all the light people [on the set] and all the different people, and theyre all friends of mine," he said. "Theyre happy to see me and all fool around and have a good time.""It was fun all the time," said Mathers. "There wasnt really any bad part to it."According to the outlet, Mathers was 8 years old when he joined the series. "Leave It to Beaver" ran from 1957 to 1963 and continues to run in syndication. Mathers still likes to tune in and look back at his childhood."We shot 234 episodes from 1957 to 1963, so there is quite a lot to see," he said. "Watching the show brings back many happy memories for me."Mathers previously told Fox News Digital he remained close with his TV brother Tony Dow, who later found success as a sculptor. He died in 2022 at age 77.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIt was not the only loss Mathers has faced in recent years. Ken Osmond, who played two-faced teenage scoundrel Eddie Haskell before leading a second career as a police officer, died in 2020 at age 76."Tony and I have always been very good friends," said Mathers. "He was a wonderful person to work with He was just a wonderful guy, and he taught me a lot of things. It was funny because Im the oldest in my family and Tony was the baby of his. [But] it was exactly the opposite of what was on the show.""He was not only my brother on TV, but in many ways in life as well," said Mathers at the time of Dows death. "Tony leaves an empty place in my heart that wont be filled. "He was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere and humble man. It was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with him for 65 years."Earlier this month, Mathers reunited with his surviving co-stars at The Hollywood Show. He also likes to connect with fans on social media."It was so wonderful to be with my friends from Leave It to Beaver Stephen Talbot (Gilbert Bates), Jeri Weil (Judy Hensler), Luke Tiger Farfara (Tooey Brown) and Veronica Cartwright (Violet Rutherford) for a reunion," Mathers told Fox News Digital in a statement."We took photos and signed autographs with the fans who were so gracious and happy to be with us," he said.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Hard to believe it is almost 70 years since Leave It to Beaverfirst aired on television. Our fans are so devoted, and many write to me that they record the show in the morning and watch it at night so they can have a peaceful sleep in this crazy world.""I am very grateful to be associated with such a heartfelt show that touches the lives of so many families in such a positive way," Mathers added.

How does a 33-year-old Democratic Socialistbest known for being an assemblyman from Queensbecome the top choice for mayor of New York City, one of the most powerful local government positions in the world? Simple. He ran against everything voters have grown tired of: backroom deals, name-brand politics, and nostalgia masquerading as leadership.In defeating former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, Zohran Mamdani didnt just win a campaign. He upended a power structure that assumed voters could be strong-armed by legacy names, billionaire donors, and aging political influencers whose grip on everyday Americans is slipping fast.Cuomo didnt lose because Mamdani was a fluke or because the city suddenly went full socialist. He lost because he was the worst kind of candidate to put forward in this moment: a disgraced former governor who never apologized for the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office, backed by a political machine that still doesnt understand how much has changed since 2020.CUOMO CONCEDES IN NYC DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR MAYOR, CONGRATULATES AOC-ENDORSED MAMDANILets be clear: Cuomos name is literally on a bridge. He governed New York for over a decade. During the pandemic, he was a media darlinga hero to many Democrats in power. But when the dust settled, voters didnt forget. And they didnt forgive. Cuomo thought he could sneak back into public life without ever acknowledging the women who came forward, the power he abused, or the trust he broke.And who enabled his return attempt? Everyone from Bill Clinton to Mike Bloomberg to Chuck Schumer and Jim Clyburn lined up behind him. Its the kind of nostalgic unity ticket that used to workback when voters didnt have smartphones, podcasts, and TikToks showing them what their lives actually look like versus what theyre being sold.Even his donors were out of touch. Cuomo accepted money from billionaire Bill Ackman, a man who has publicly supported Donald Trump. Think about that. A major Democratic mayoral candidate bankrolled in part by someone helping prop up the GOPs leading man. Thats not strategyits desperation.CUOMO STAYING IN NYC MAYOR'S RACE FOR NOW, FOLLOWING STUNNING SETBACK TO MAMDANI IN PRIMARY: SOURCESMamdani, on the other hand, ran one of the most people-powered campaigns New York has ever seen. While critics can (and will) question his policiesfree buses, universal childcare, rent stabilizationwhat they cant deny is that his campaign had soul. He walked the length of Manhattan. He met people where they were, in every borough, in every language. He didnt just rely on endorsements or flashy donors. He relied on connection.And yes, he talked to real influencersthe kind who actually live in the Bronx, Harlem, Queensnot just those tucked away in the West Village. He ran with volunteers, not operatives. He generated enthusiasm, not talking points. And he built a coalition that knew the only blessing they needed came from the people, not party leaders.RAPPING, ACTING CAMEO AMONG FRINGE ACTIVITIES LINING MAMDANI'S THIN WORK RESUMEThis doesnt mean Mamdani is the new face of the Democratic Party. Lets not overcorrect. His platform wont work in every cityand shouldnt. Im a Southern Democrat. What speaks to voters in Georgia, or North Carolina, or Texas is different. Thats the beauty of our party. We dont have one moniker, one color palette, one MAGA hat that defines us. We allow our leaders to reflect their communities, not defy them.But what Mamdanidoessignal is that the model of handpicking candidates and expecting voters to fall in lineout of loyalty or fear of Trumpis no longer sustainable. The younger generation isnt apathetic. Theyre activated. They just dont vote for politicians who remind them of their worst assumptions about politics.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONIts not just that Mamdani got votes. Its that he brought new people into the process. His campaign attracted over 46,000 volunteers, many of them young, first-time political participants. These arent disengaged citizenstheyre just tired of being asked to choose between the status quo and something worse.Anyone who says young voters cant be mobilized needs to rethink what that actually means. Because young people dont vote? Not true. They just dont vote for men who never said sorry. Mamdani spoke with conviction, offered something different, and reminded a generation that they have power, even when the party forgets it.If Democrats want to winnot just in New York, but across the countrywe have to stop assuming the past will save us. The nostalgia politics that once made Cuomo a national star now feels hollow. We need candidates who arent afraid to build something new, not just dust off something old.Zohran Mamdani showed us what that could look like. The question is: will the party listen?CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM YEMISI EGBEWOLE

MSNBC host Symone Sanders Townsend unloaded on the Supreme Court's ruling on President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, calling it "insane" during a discussion on Friday."I just dont, I cant believe that we are asking the question, is the 14th Amendment to the Constitution constitutional? That is what, it is crazy. And I am sorry, but people need to call, this is crazy. They are asking us Theyre asking us not to believe our own eyes and our own ears. Theyre asking us to go against everything that we know to be true. This is insane," Sanders Townsend said.The Supreme Court delivered a major victory in Trump's effort to block lower courts from issuing universal injunctions that had upended many of his administration's executive orders and actions on Friday. The Justices ruled 6-3 to allow the lower courts to issue injunctions only in limited instances, though the ruling leaves open the question of how the ruling will apply to the birthright citizenship order at the heart of the case.UPENDING US BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP WOULD HAVE DRASTIC NEGATIVE IMPACT, DEFENDERS WARNThe Supreme Court agreed this year to take up a trio of consolidated cases involving so-called universal injunctions handed down by federal district judges in Maryland, Massachusetts and Washington state.Judges in those districts had blocked Trump's ban on birthright citizenship from taking force nationwide which the Trump administration argued in their appeal to the Supreme Court was overly broad."The applications do not raise and thus we do not address the question whether the Executive Order violates the Citizenship Clause or Nationality Act," Justice Amy Coney Barrett said, writing for the majority. "The issue before us is one of remedy: whether, under the Judiciary Act of 1789, federal courts have equitable authority to issue universal injunctions."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREMSNBC host Michael Steele responded, "this is the landscape we find ourselves on now.""I mean, the reality is that they have been very effective. Trump and his minions inside the government have been very effective at setting the stairsteps to the various narratives that they want to get accomplished," he said.Slate's Mark Joseph Stern also criticized the ruling, and insisted that no one could explain how Trump's order would work in practice."When a child is born in America, the doctor doesnt demand the papers of their parents to ensure that theyre a citizen or a green card holder. All they need is a birth certificate showing that they were born here. You, me, most people we know, we are citizens because of our birth. And once the government takes that away, once it introduces this wild, chaotic new system where it depends on your parents, and you get punished if your parents didnt have the right papers, then everyones citizenship is thrown into disarray, and advocates need to present that very clearly to the Supreme Court because, frankly, this conservative majority is very selective in its empathy," Stern argued.

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova came to the defense of "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling on Saturday as the writer received criticism from actor Pedro Pascal in a recent interview.Rowling and Pascal have clashed in the past on transgender issues, including after Rowling celebrated the United Kingdoms Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Bullies make me f------ sick," Pascal told Vanity Fair. "Its a situation that deserves the utmost elegance so that something can actually happen."Rowling dismissed Pascal in a social media post on Friday and Navratilova added to it."Another Johnny come lately telling women to STFU," Navratilova wrote.Navratilova is a lifelong Democrat but has never wavered on her push to keep biological males from competing against girls and women in sports.NEW TITLE IX INVESTIGATION OPENED IN MINNESOTA AFTER TRANS PITCHER WINS GIRLS' SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPShe has made clear in the past she is no supporter of PresidentDonald Trump, and a quick scan of her social media posts would underscore that. However, she has lamented Democrats inaction over the issue of transgender athletes participating in womens and girls sports.When Trump signed an executive order to prohibit biological males from womens and girls sports, she fired off afierce message towardthe Democratic Party."I hate that the Democrats totally failed women and girls on this very clear issue of womens sports being for females only," she wrote in a post on X.She also expressed her frustration in January when the House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Only two Democrats voted with Republicans on the bill."More Dems need to step up here. I know many who agree but are scared to speak up because of re-election. I say do the right thing. Grow a spine," she wrote on X.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A wildlife biologist and "Shark Week" host says the ocean's most feared predators must be respected, but family vacationers shouldn't buy into the latest "hysteria" about summer attacks."This year happens to be the 50th anniversary of the movie Jaws, which has created more hysteria and more mass fear for sharks than anything else," Forrest Galante told Fox News Digital this week. "So much so that Steven Spielberg himself says that he regrets making the film."Increased fear could also be a product of scientific advances that have allowed biologists to more closely track sharks.SERENE SOUTHERN VACATION TOWN REPORTS 2ND SHARK ATTACK OF SUMMER AMID HEAVY TOURIST TRAFFICFor example, the largest adult male great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean was recently tracked off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, a popular beach vacation hot spot, causing alarm."Contender," as the shark has been named, is nearly 14 feet long and weighs an estimated 1,653 pounds. Scientists believe the shark is 32 years old."Now, this animal has likely been doing this every year since it was born, but all of a sudden, now that we have a satellite tag on it, we're seeing that it's in these waters where we're not expectant of it to be there," Galante said."So, it creates these alarm bells and it creates this sort of bit of chaos and panic. But the truth is that shark has probably swum that route hundreds of times, and we just didn't know about it until recently."TWO SHARK ATTACKS REPORTED IN SEPARATE VACATION HOT SPOTS AS SUMMER BEACH SEASON STARTSWhile most sharks remain untagged and swim in every saltwater body, Galante explained that they never intentionally prey on humans."Now, a lot of people fear them, and they see them as mindless killing machines, but the truth is, these are just animals that sit at the top of the food chain," he said. "And any time that we enter into the water, we're entering into their domain. So, when there is a shark attack or a shark bite, that is simply because we have gone into a habitat where we as human beings don't really belong, and we're not the apex predator."Education plays a key role in ensuring that those enjoying summer fun in the sun don't become victims.To that end, Galante offered some do's and don'ts. BEACHES WITH MOST SHARK ATTACKS AS AMERICANS PAY TRIBUTE TO 'JAWS' AND ACTIVIST WEIGHS INBeing extra careful when swimming in the ocean at dawn and dusk is crucial, he said. So is avoiding areas like estuaries, which are natural fish nurseries, and any area that has a lot of fish or bird life or a lot of seals or sea lions.Those are called "marine-rich environments" and are often found at river mouths, he noted. That's where sharks prey naturally, and humans swimming there could get caught in the mix.Galante also mentioned more specific actions that could attract sharks."One thing that a lot of people don't think of is not wearing shiny jewelry, because that flash can simulate a bait fish," he said. "The crunching of a beer can or a water bottle actually nearly perfectly simulates the crunching of fish bones. So these little things that we do inadvertently can actually lead to a higher likelihood of a negative encounter with sharks."The bottom line for beach vacationers is to do a bit of homework about their destination before they arrive."If you do that little bit of reading and I mean the same amount of time you'll be scrolling Instagram that few minutes of reading, you're gonna end up minimizing your risks so substantially that, personally, I wouldn't even worry about sharks."

Ever had that sinking feeling when you realize something's gone wrong with your social media account?You're definitely not alone. With cybercrime and identity theft on the rise, more and more people are finding themselves locked out of their online accounts, often through no fault of their own.Let's take a look at a real-life example that shows just how sophisticated these scams can be. Below is an email we received from Marilyn of Hampton, Virginia, who wanted to share her story as a warning to others:"Someone impersonated a Facebook friend of mine and sent a message via FB Messenger asking for a favor. They wanted to use the FB feature to ask a friend to help recover their account. I went to their FB page, and it was a clone (can't see it now). The page had their real-looking profile pic and showed a picture of them out of town helping a family member move.A CLOSE CALL WITH A FACEBOOK SCAM THAT TRIED TO STEAL CREDIT CARD INFO"I asked them to call me so I could know it was them. They video-called me on FB Messenger, and it showed a moving picture of them smiling, but the connection was 'bad' and got 'lost.' I asked them to tell me something about myself, and they sent me the name of my son (who has a different last name). Satisfied, I agreed to help.They asked that I send them a recovery code which I did. In a flash, they changed the emails (which one was newly fake) and my password, which essentially locked the real me out."I tried to recover my account, but the instructions listed on FB sent me in circles. I Googled FB support and called a support number.They installed AnyDesk on my phone and scanned it. Said someone had purchased $17,000 in bitcoins. If I allowed them to send me one dollar they could verify something. I realized it was a scam and hung up."I've since changed my email address and passwords for important accounts. Also have created a new FB account. However, I was admin for 3 FB groups, and the hacker got into them. Deleted one year of posts and photos from one group. And is still listed as Admin in another group. I cannot remove them. I imagine they stole my old FB account and are still operating incognito on some sites. Went to my local police station yesterday. The officer said in order to report something it had to be a tangible loss such as money or property. And I should consider reporting it to IC3.gov. How would I find a live person in my area to meet with in person to help me with cyber concerns. Thought you'd appreciate my story, how one awful mistake can lead to thousands of problems."Marilyn, we're really sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds incredibly frustrating and stressful, and your story highlights how even careful people can be targeted by increasingly clever scams. Here are some steps you can take to address the situation and protect yourself moving forward.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join.Having your Facebook account compromised after a hacker has changed your email and password and completely locked you out of your profile can be devastating. While Facebook offers account recovery options, these become challenging when hackers have altered your login credentials. However, don't worry, as recovery is still possible, depending on certain factors.CLONED ON FACEBOOK? HERE'S HOW TO TAKE BACK CONTROLIf you have access to a device you previously used to log into Facebook, you can use it to report that your account has been hacked.Once Facebook verifies your identity, it will help you regain access to your account. This process may take several days, especially if you need to submit ID verification.The hacker may have changed your password, but Facebook can still use your email address or phone number to help you regain access, even if the hacker changed them on your Facebook profile. Ensure you still have access to these contact methods and follow the steps below.After regaining access to your Facebook account, you should remove the hacker from any groups that you are an administrator of. If you're not an administrator or you have lost your admin privileges, you should file a report with Facebook so you can either get them removed or reclaim your admin rights.Unfortunately, if the hacker removed you as an admin and added themselves, it can be very difficult to regain control. Continue to report the group as compromised and ask other group members to do the same.Marilyns story also highlights a second danger of fake support numbers and remote access scams. If you ever find a "Facebook support" phone number online, be extremely cautious. Facebook does not offer phone support for account recovery. Never install remote access apps like AnyDesk at the request of someone claiming to be tech support unless you are absolutely sure of their legitimacy. Scammers use these tools to gain access to your device and personal information.When your online accounts are compromised, it's important to report the incident to the appropriate authorities and organizations. Your report will not only help you recover from the hacking incident, it will also assist in preventing similar incidents from affecting others.Knowing where to report these incidents is essential. It can make a significant difference in the investigation and resolution of your case.As suggested by the police in the email, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) can help. It's a joint operation between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center for Americans to report cybercrime and fraud carried out over the internet. Visit IC3.gov to file a complaint.You may not get a direct response, but your experience can help them fight cybercrime and identify threats better in the future. If your case requires them to take action, they will do whatever it takes to find you justice.You can also find local cybersecurity experts through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Check if it has a regional office located near you. It will have trained professionals who understand local threats. Their experts can provide you with personalized guidance for your situation. They also offer resources and training to help prevent future cybersecurity incidents.Protecting your online identity is crucial in today's digital landscape, especially if you created another Facebook account because the old one was unrecoverable. There's no telling if cybercriminals will try to gain unauthorized access to those as well.Here are essential steps to safeguard your digital presence and prevent future security breaches on Facebook and beyond.Continue to change passwords for all your important accounts, including email, banking and social media. Use strong, unique passwords for each account by combining uppercase letters, numbers and special characters. Consider using apassword manager to generate and store complex passwords. Get more details about mybest expert-reviewed Password Managers of 2025 here.Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all your accounts to add an extra layer of security. This means you'll need both your password and a second form of verification (like a code sent to your phone) to log in. So, even if hackers have your password, it will be useless if they don't have the second verification factor. You can easily do this on Facebook using the steps below:LOST ACCESS? HERES HOW TO RECLAIM YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNTIf you installed AnyDesk or any other remote access tool at the scammer's request, your device could still be at risk. Immediately uninstall the app, run a full antivirus and anti-malware scan and change your passwords from a different, secure device. If you notice ongoing suspicious activity, consider resetting your device to factory settings. Here are the steps to reset youriPhone,Android,PC andMac.The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.Keep an eye on your accounts for any suspicious activity. Also, consider using an identity theft protection service. Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number, phone number and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account. They can also assist you in freezing your bank and credit card accounts to prevent further unauthorized use by criminals.One of the best parts of my No. 1 pick is that they have identity theft insurance ofup to $1 million to cover losses and legal fees and a white glove fraud resolution team where aU.S.-based case manager helps you recover any losses.See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.When dealing with Facebook account security issues, you can also look to local support to help you out. It can provide personalized guidance for recovering compromised Facebook accounts and help you establish better security measures. You just need to find the right local resources to address your Facebook-related cybersecurity concerns.Local cybersecurity firmsLook for local cybersecurity firms or consultants who can provide in-person assistance with account recovery. They will provide experts who specialize in dealing with social media hacks and identity theft. You can find them with a quick Google search like "Local cybersecurity firms near me." You can also look in local business directories or ask around in your professional networks. Many offer free initial consultations to assess your situation and explain their services.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERECommunity resourcesYou can also reach out to your community for valuable cybersecurity resources and education opportunities. Your local libraries and community centers may offer free workshops to help residents stay safe online. Government offices also host frequent training sessions focused on helping people protect their digital accounts. The good thing about these programs is that they often provide hands-on guidance for understanding and implementing better security practices.Protecting your online accounts requires vigilance and knowledge of the best security practices. With cyber threats constantly evolving, understanding how to defend against common attacks is crucial. These tips will help safeguard your digital presence and prevent unauthorized access to your accounts.Scammers and cybercriminals are constantly developing new tactics to steal sensitive data. You need to understand how to safeguard your information to prevent yourself from becoming one of their victims.Here are key ways to protect your personal information online:Never: Share your passwords, verification codes or account recovery information, even with people who claim to be friends or family.Always: Verify the person's identity through multiple channels; don't rely solely on their social media profiles, messages or emails.Be skeptical: Of urgent requests for personal data, especially those pressuring you to act quickly before something bad happens.Check: Sender email addresses carefully. Scammers often use addresses that look similar to legitimate ones.When in doubt: Contact friends or companies directly through official channels rather than responding to incoming messages.Consider investing in a personal data removal service:As a final step, consider using a reputable personal data removal service. These services can help remove your personal details from data broker sites and reduce your exposure to future scams or identity theft. Taking this extra precaution can further protect your privacy and give you greater peace of mind online.While no service promises to remove all your data from the internet, having a removal service is great if you want to constantly monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period of time.Check out my top picks for data removal services here.Get afree scanto find out if your personal information is already out on the webYou should never share Facebook account recovery codes or any verification information with anyone because scammers can impersonate those close to you to hack your account. Also, ensure you protect yourself by enabling two-factor authentication on Facebook and staying vigilant about suspicious requests.If you have ever been in Marilyn's situation, what steps did you take to recover your account and protect yourself from future attacks? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/ContactFor more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/NewsletterAsk Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to coverFollow Kurt on his social channelsAnswers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

A leaked Defense Intelligence Agency report is casting doubt on President Donald Trumps claim that recent U.S. airstrikes "completely and totally obliterated" three Iranian nuclear facilities, instead concluding the mission only set back Irans program by several months.The report, published by CNN and The New York Times, comes just days after Trump approved the strikes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. In a national address immediately following the operation, Trump declared the sites "completely and totally obliterated."While members of the Trump administration have waged a new war to discredit the initial report from the Pentagons Defense Intelligence Agency, multiple experts told Fox News Digital that there is too little information available right now to accurately determine how much damage the strikes did.Piecing together a thorough intelligence assessment is complex and time-consuming, they said.FBI INVESTIGATING IRAN STRIKE LEAKER, LEAVITT SAYS: THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLEDan Shapiro, who previously served as the deputy assistant secretary of Defense for the Middle East and the U.S. ambassador to Israel, said he didnt put a lot of stock in both overly pessimistic or overly optimistic assessments that emerged quickly, and said that the initial assessment from DIA was likely only based on satellite imagery."That's one piece of the puzzle of how you would really make this assessment," Shapiro, now a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, told Fox News Digital. "You'd really want to have to test all the other streams of intelligence, from signals intelligence, human intelligence, other forms of monitoring the site, potentially visits by International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors, potentially visits by other people. So that's going to take days to weeks to get a real assessment.""But I think it's likely that if the munitions performed as expected, that significant damage was done, and would set back the program significantly," Shapiro said.Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Sunday that initial battle damage assessments suggested "all three sites sustained extremely severe damage and destruction," but he acknowledged that a final assessment would "take some time."Still, media reports based on the DIA report painted a different picture, and CNNs reporting on the initial report said that Irans stash of enriched uranium was not destroyed in the strikes, citing seven people who had been briefed on the report. The findings were based on a battle damage assessment from U.S. Central Command, according to CNN.Other members of the Trump administration, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, have subsequently pushed back on the DIA reports conclusions, claiming that the report was labeled "low confidence."TRUMP SLAMS RUSSIA'S CASUAL THREAT TO ARM IRAN WITH NUCLEAR WEAPONS: THATS WHY PUTIN'S THE BOSS'The term is commonly used when labeling initial assessments, and means that conclusions are based on limited data, according to experts.Retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, who previously served as the director for transnational threats at the National Security Council for former President Bill Clinton, said the low confidence description is commonly used in early assessments."Low confidence means the analyst is not sure of the accuracy of their assessment," said Montgomery, now a senior fellow at the Washington think tank the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. "This is frequent when with a Quick Look 24-hour assessment like this one."Montgomerys colleague, Craig Singleton, also a senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said that the low confidence label is used in cases with thin evidence and serves as a warning to policy-makers to seek additional information."Most importantly, low confidence assessments are usually issued when key facts have yet to be verified, which certainly applies in this case," Singleton said.Rob Greenway, former deputy assistant to the president on Trumps National Security Council, told Fox News Digital that it will take one or two months to get a more thorough assessment with higher confidence.IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER REITERATES SERIOUS DAMAGE TO NUCLEAR FACILITIES, DESPITE AYATOLLAH'S COMMENTSGreenway also said that the strikes were designed to create damage underground, which will complicate the assessment of damage, because it is not immediately available and will require multiple sources of intelligence, such as signals or human intelligence, to draw conclusions.Israel had also previously conducted strikes targeting the sites, adding to the web of analysis that must be evaluated, Greenway said."Each of these are one piece of a much larger puzzle, and you're trying to gauge the ultimate effect of the entirety of the puzzle, not just one particular strike," said Greenway, now the director of the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation. "All of that means it's going to take time in order to do it."Even so, Greenway said that the amount of ordnance dropped on the sites including more than 14 30,000-lb. bombs means that the targeted facilities have been so heavily compromised they are no longer serviceable."We were putting twice the amount of ordnance required to achieve the desired effect, just to make sure that we didn't have to go back," Greenway said.EX-CLINTON OFFICIAL APPLAUDS TRUMPS 'COURAGEOUS' IRAN CALL, DOUBTS HARRIS WOULD'VE HAD THE NERVE"Theres virtually no mathematical probability in which either facility can be used again by Iran for the intended purpose, if at all, which again means that everything now is within Israel's capability to strike if that's required," Greenway said.And Michael Allen, a former National Security Council senior director in the George W. Bush administration, said that even though a final judgment from the intelligence community wont be ready soon, the intelligence portrait will become "richer" in the coming days."Stuff is pouring in, and we're out there collecting it, and they're trying to hustle it to the White House as soon as possible," Allen, now the managing director of advisory firm Beacon Global Strategies, told Fox News Digital.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that very few people had access to this report, and those who leaked it to the media will be held accountable as the FBI investigates who shared the document with the press."That person was irresponsible with it," Leavitt told reporters Thursday. "And we need to get to the bottom of it. And we need to strengthen that process to protect our national security and protect the American public."

President Donald Trump said Sunday that other nations have suggested they would like to join the Abraham Accords amid recent Middle East shakeups that saw Israel and the U.S. inhibit Iran's nuclear ambitions during what has been coined the "12-Day War.""We have some really great countries in there right now, and I think we're going to start loading them up, because Iran was the primary problem" the president told Maria Bartiromo during an exclusive "Sunday Morning Futures" interview this week."We had a period of time when I thought Iran would join the Abraham Accords along with everybody else, and, frankly, they would have been better off than where they are right now," he continued.TRUMP SAYS US WOULD STRIKE AGAIN IF IRAN REBUILDS NUCLEAR PROGRAMThe Abraham Accords, which sought to normalize relations between Israel, Sunni Gulf States and North African countries, was signed at the White House during the first Trump administration in September 2020.US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said last Wednesday that expanding the accords is one of the president's "key objectives" and predicted that the administration will have some "big announcements" on countries coming into the accords soon.Last week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt named Syria as one of the nations the president was keen to join, noting their historic meeting in Saudi Arabia earlier in the year."When the president met with the new president of Syria, that was one of the requests he made for Syria to sign onto the Abraham Accords," Leavitt said.TRUMP SAYS HE'LL DROP SANCTIONS ON SYRIA IN MOVE TO NORMALIZE RELATIONSOne of the largestHebrew-language outlets, Israel Hayom, recently reported that Israeli National Security AdvisorTzachi Hanegbi said the Middle Eastern countries most likely to join are Syria and Lebanon.Trump responded to the prospect of Syria's entry on Sunday."I don't know [if they will join], but I did take off the sanctions at the request of some of the other countries in the area that are friends of ours. I took off the sanctions on Syria the sanctions are biting. They're very strong, and we have sanctions on Iran, too"Middle East expert Eugene Kontorovich, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., recently told Fox News Digital,"With Iran humiliated, Lebanon and Syria are quite realistic, but I would be impressed if it were soon, as in months. I do expect them to make peace with Israel and come into the Abraham Accords during Trumps term."He added that "Syria could be possible simply because the new government has so much to gain, as it seeks legitimacy."

Dick Van Dyke missed a comedy event Saturday due to an undisclosed illness.The 99-year-old actor was set to host Vandy Camp at Malibu High School, but never showed. His wife, Arlene Silver, hosted alone instead. She told the crowd she was "not the Van Dyke you're expecting," according to People magazine."I have to inform you that Dick is not up to coming to celebrate with us today. I'm sorry.""When you're 99 and a half years old, you have good days and bad days... and unfortunately, today is not a good day for him, and he's sick that he can't be here," she continued.DICK VAN DYKE'S WIFE SAYS LIVING TO 100 CAN BE A CURSEVan Dyke attended the comedy event via a livestream and Silver promised fans the comedian would be at the next Vandy Camp "in person."Vandy Camp featured multiple performances, games and a Q and A session.Silver also spoke about Van Dyke's love of the fundraising event, telling the audience it's about more than "just Dick Van Dyke.""It is a celebration of your childhood, all of our childhoods, the music that's in the fabric of all of us, [and] Dick Van Dyke is a big part of that," she continued.Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for the actor.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSVan Dyke celebrated his 99th birthday in December. The "Dick Van Dyke Show" star opened up about his age while appearing in Coldplay's music video for the song "All My Love.""Im acutely aware that I could go any day now, but I dont know why, it doesnt concern me, Im not afraid of it," Van Dyke said in the video. "I have that feeling, totally against anything intellectual, that Im going to be alright."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"I think Im one of those lucky people who got to do for a living what I would have done anyway," he added. "When you think how lucky I am I got to do what I do, play and act silly."In September, Van Dyke opened up about how he'd like to be remembered following his Creative Arts Emmy win."For laughter," he said while holding his trophy for outstanding variety special for "Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic," per People magazine. "I hope for making people laugh for 75 years."Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.