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US: Hack of Federal Agencies ‘Likely Russian in Origin'
Top national security agencies are confirming in a rare joint statement that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting President Donald Trump’s claim that China might be to blame
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Microsoft Says Hackers Viewed Source Code, Didn't Change It
Microsoft said Thursday in a blog post that hackers tied to a massive intrusion of dozens of U.S. government agencies and private companies sneaked further into its systems than previously thought, although the intrusion doesn’t appear to have caused any additional harm
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Trump Downplays Russia in First Comments on Hacking Campaign
President Donald Trump is suggesting without evidence that China — not Russia — may be behind the the grave cyber espionage operation against the United States
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US Agencies Hacked in Monthslong Global Cyberspying Campaign
Hackers broke into the networks of the Treasury and Commerce departments as part of a global cyberespionage campaign revealed just days after a leading cybersecurity firm said it had been breached in an attack that industry experts said bore the hallmarks of Russian tradecraft.
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Don't Let Your Guard Down When Scanning That QR Code, Expert Warns
QR codes are becoming popular with businesses. They offer a convenient and touchless way to share information and are popping up on product packaging, in parking garages and restaurants. But don’t let your guard down when using them. “You don’t just click around without thinking about it on your computer, so if you’re doing it on your phone you...
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Don't Let Your Guard Down When Scanning QR Codes
QR codes are becoming popular for businesses with their convenient and touchless way to share information, but there are still security concerns around scanning them.
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Middle East Facing ‘Cyber Pandemic' as Covid Exposes Security Vulnerabilities, Cyber Chief Says
The UAE has seen an “at least 250% increase” in cyberattacks this year, the UAE’s top cyber security chief told CNBC.
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Imprisoned Hacker Ordered to Be Released, Promptly Deported
A federal judge has ordered the compassionate release of a computer hacker serving 20 years for giving the Islamic State group the personal data of hundreds of U.S. government and military personnel, saying the man will be placed in ICE custody for prompt deportation.
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10 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Scams During Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Before you check out on your favorite retailer’s website this holiday season, read these 10 ways to protect yourself from cyber criminals.
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US: Russian Hackers Targeting State, Local Networks
Russian hackers have targeted the networks of dozens of state and local governments in the United States in recent days, and have stolen data from at least two servers.
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6 Russian Military Officers Charged in Vast Hacking Campaign
The Justice Department has announced charges against Russian intelligence officers in cyberattacks that targeted a French presidential election, the Winter Olympics in South Korea and American businesses
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First-Ever EU Cyber Sanctions Hit Russian, Chinese, NKoreans
The European Union has imposed its first-ever sanctions over cyberattacks, naming six individuals and three organizations including Russia’s military intelligence agency
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Why the Twitter Hack Was So Dangerous: ‘The Attackers Could Have Started World War III'
The director of cybersecurity for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Eva Galperin explains the dangers of hackers penetrating high-profile Twitter accounts, and what should be done to prevent future breaches.
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Russia Is Hacking Virus Vaccine Trials, US, UK, Canada Say
Western governments are accusing hackers believed to be part of the Russian intelligence services of trying to steal information about a coronavirus vaccine
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Alleged Theft of CIA Hacking Tools by CIA Officer Exposed ‘Woefully Lax' Security, Says Report
The alleged theft of CIA hacking tools by one of the agency’s own officers — the worst data loss in CIA history — exposed a culture of “woefully lax” security around the agency’s dangerous cyberweapons, according to an internal report made public Tuesday, NBC News reported. The report, first published by the Washington Post, was provided to reporters by Sen….
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Criminal Group That Hacked Law Firm Threatens to Release Trump Documents
A cybercriminal gang that hacked a major entertainment law firm claims it will release information on President Donald Trump if it doesn’t receive $42 million in ransom. The group, a known criminal enterprise, didn’t offer any proof it had information compromising to Trump. It did, however, release a large set of stolen files from the law firm, Grubman Shire...
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Intruders Are Hijacking Zoom Calls With Noise and Gross Images — Here's How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of ‘Zoombombing'
As the growing phenomenon of zoombombing shows, sudden popularity can tease out previously unforeseen problems. In the case of Zoom, if a conference organizer shares a link in public and doesn’t take steps to limit access, anybody who sees the link can join the call — and do whatever they want on it.
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China Denies Cyber Theft Following Equifax Accusations
China is denying involvement in any hacking activities after the United States indicted four members of the Chinese military for allegedly breaking into the computer networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of people
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US Says Chinese Military Stole Americans' Data in Equifax Breach
Four members of the Chinese military have been charged with breaking into the networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of Americans, the Justice Department said Monday, blaming Beijing for one of the largest hacks in history. The 2017 breach affected roughly 145 million people, with the hackers successfully stealing names,...
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Multiple NFL Twitter Accounts Hacked, Including for Super Bowl-Bound Chiefs and 49ers
A “white hat” hacker group on Monday claimed responsibility for hijacking the social media accounts for the NFL and multiple football teams. OurMine, a Saudi Arabian hacking account that promotes its own cyber security services, said it hacked a number of the league’s accounts on its Twitter page, NBC News reported. The first team to be exposed to the hackers...