cybersecurity

Our Government's Approach to Cybersecurity Is a Costly Mess. Here's What Would Fix the Problem

By Andrew Burt and James C. Trainor

3 Hospitals in Alabama Forced to Turn Patients Away After Ransomware Attack

By Katie Reilly

French Police Team Destroys Virus That Hit Nearly 1 Million Computers

By Mahita Gajanan

These Are the 25 Worst Passwords of 2018

By Melissa Locker
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Former Cybersecurity Officials Are Worried About the 2020 Census

"The stakes are huge for this information"

By Abby Vesoulis

Lenovo's New Laptops Have a Really Smart Feature if You're Concerned About Webcam Privacy

Mark Zuckerberg would approve

By Lisa Eadicicco

Cybersecurity Firm Says Hackers Targeted Olympics

More attempts are expected as the Games draw near

By Eli Meixler

You Should Update Your Mac Right Now

It fixes a problem that let people access your computer without a password

By Lisa Eadicicco

Everything With Wi-Fi Has a Newly Discovered Security Flaw. Here's How to Protect Yourself

What to know and do to safeguard your devices

By Lisa Eadicicco

Which Phone Protects Your Security the Best? We Asked the Experts

This phone is better at protecting you from hackers

By Lucinda Shen

White House Officials Duped By 'Email Prankster'

A cybersecurity advisor dished out his personal email address

By Kevin Lui

North Korea Is Definitely Capable of the WannaCry Hack

The WannaCry ransomware attack has similarities to previous North Korea cyber attacks

By Charlie Campbell / Beijing

Signs of North Korean Hacks in Ransomware Attack

Hackers acting for the impoverished country have been more brazen in their pursuit of financial gain than others

By Reuters

The Latest Ransomware Attack Shows Why You Shouldn't Ignore Those Annoying Software Updates

Updates protect your computer from bugs like the one that facilitated the WannaCry attack

By Lisa Eadicicco

Microsoft Calls on Governments to Stop Stockpiling Dangerous Software

Microsoft president said exploits in the hands of governments have leaked into the public domain and caused widespread damage

By Feliz Solomon

Watch Out for This Frighteningly Effective Gmail Scam

It allows users to divulge their login credentials

By Robert Hackett / Fortune

Senators: U.S. Cybersecurity Is Too Weak

Increasingly complex and frequent attacks require a streamlined Congressional committee

By Sen. Cory Gardner and Chris Coons

Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen: We Must Prepare Ourselves for the Cyberwars of the Future

'We lack the policies to inform consistent behavior among states'

By Eric Schmidt

Microsoft Says Russian Hackers Are Targeting Windows

The company isn't releasing a patch until Nov. 8

By Robert Hackett / Fortune

U.S. Officials: Russian Hackers 'Could Fake Electoral Fraud'

Fabricated documents purporting to show rigged voting could be posted to create public distrust, say law enforcement and intelligence officials

By Kevin Lui
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