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Department of Homeland Security Investigating Leslie Jones Hack

The hack resulted in personal information and explicit photos posted to her website

By Abigail Abrams August 25, 2016

Apple Launches Bounty Program to Find Security Flaws

It's launching a new bug bounty program

By Lisa Eadicicco August 5, 2016

Report: Clinton Ignored Email Warnings

Hackers unsuccessful tried to breach her private server, the IG report says

By Massimo Calabresi May 25, 2016

Linkedin Is Asking Millions of People to Change Their Passwords

A new data release may include over 100 million Linkedin passwords

By Daniel White May 18, 2016

Hacks for Ransom Go Mainstream

Ransomware attacks on businesses and individuals have risen dramatically in recent years

By Haley Sweetland Edwards April 21, 2016

FBI Warns of Car Hacking Risk

Automobiles are increasingly at risk from computer hackers

By Daniel White March 18, 2016

Apple's Mac Software Has Been Hit With a Full Ransomware Attack For the First Time

Hackers are holding Macs hostage

By Lisa Eadicicco March 7, 2016

The Original 'Damn Daniel' Video Has Been Deleted by Hackers

#getthevideoback

By Megan McCluskey February 29, 2016

Sony Hackers Are Still at Large, Report Claims

Group was active as recently as last week, according to researchers

By Victor Luckerson February 24, 2016

Thai Prison Sites Hacked Over Koh Tao Convictions

A group connected to Anonymous said it had hacked sites belonging to the Thai Department of Corrections

By Simon Lewis January 28, 2016

Your Router May Be Vulnerable to Hackers

New analysis shows many routers are shipping with security vulnerabilities

By Victor Luckerson January 19, 2016

Hackers Release Adultery Website User Data Online

The published data includes names, addresses and even credit card transactions

By Rishi Iyengar August 18, 2015

You Asked: What Is Ransomware?

How to avoid paying hackers to give your computer back

By John Patrick Pullen August 14, 2015

Microsoft Is Giving More Money To Bug Hunters

The rewards for some initiatives have been doubled

By Benjamin Snyder/Fortune August 6, 2015

Here's the Scary New Target Hackers Are Going After

Hack the planet, indeed

By Robert Hackett / Fortune August 4, 2015

Hackers Could Go After Medical Devices Next

They could break in via a hospital’s network, authorities warn

By Claire Groden / Fortune August 4, 2015

This Map Shows China’s Cyber Invasion Of The U.S. Is Well Underway

There have reportedly been more than 600 successful attacks in the past five years

By Chris Matthews / Fortune July 31, 2015

Hackers Can Change This Sniper Rifle's Target

Hackers can gain access when the gun's computer is connected to Wi-Fi.

By Laura Lorenzetti / Fortune July 29, 2015

Stagefright: Everything You Need To Know About Google's Android Megabug

Here's a friendly Q&A to help you understand what happened, why it is a problem that still needs fixing, and what you can do about it.

By Robert Hackett / Fortune July 28, 2015

Your Car Isn’t Safe From Hackers. Here’s Why

Hacker carjackers are able to break into hundreds of thousands of vehicles on the road right now

By Robert Hackett / Fortune July 21, 2015

United Gives Hackers a Million Frequent Flier Miles

The company is asking for help finding holes in its security

By Sarah Begley July 17, 2015

Want Free Airline Flights? Hack Into United

United is using free miles as an incentive to uncover security flaws in its systems.

By Claire Zillman / Fortune July 16, 2015

Massive Federal-Data Breach Affects 7% of Americans

That's 21.5 million people.

By Robert Hackett / Fortune July 9, 2015

This Tiny Box Is Your Home's Defense Against Hackers

Meet the Bitdefender BOX

By John Patrick Pullen June 17, 2015

This Massive Healthcare Company Just Got Hacked

It's the third Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurer targeted in recent years

By Benjamin Snyder May 20, 2015

Feds Probe Alleged Flight Hacks

The suspect says he penetrated up to 20 flights during the past four years

By David Stout May 17, 2015

What’s Behind the Russia-China Cyber Deal

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute May 11, 2015

Has Your Browser Been Hijacked by Fraudsters?

It's not unlikely, according to a sobering new study

By Dan Mitchell May 7, 2015

This Tech Keeps You Safe From Hackers

Encryption is the one thing standing between hackers and your data

By John Patrick Pullen April 30, 2015

How to Avoid Getting Hacked Next Time You Leave Home

The world is a dangerous place — especially if you’re not careful with your gadgets

By John Patrick Pullen April 29, 2015

This Is Why Fingerprints Are Forever

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute April 24, 2015

Here's Why Wi-Fi on Planes Could Lead to Disaster

You'll never complain again about not having the Internet at 30,000 ft.

By David Stout April 16, 2015

Hackers Steal $1 Billion in Brazen Attacks

A prominent cybersecurity firm says that thieves have infiltrated more than 100 banks in 30 countries over the past two years

By Matt Vella February 15, 2015

The Risks of Using a Dating App on Your Company Phone

Think before you give an app access to your camera or microphone

By Helen Regan February 11, 2015

Twitter Hackers Target Chipotle

Changed company's logo to a swastika

By Justin Worland February 8, 2015

China May Be Behind the Anthem Attack

Beijing has been implicated in cyberattacks on U.S. organizations in the past

By David Stout February 5, 2015

Is It Really Time to Abandon Sony's PlayStation Network?

Is Sony's PlayStation Network as terrible as some seem to think?

By Matt Peckham February 3, 2015

U.S. Journalist Receives 5 Years in Jail Over Hacked Data

Barrett Brown must also pay $890,000 in restitution

By Sabrina Toppa January 23, 2015

Twitter Hackers Announce Start of World War III

By announcing that US and Chinese ships are in "active combat"

By Charlotte Alter January 16, 2015

Morning Must Reads: January 13

Paris Attacker Violence-Obsessed Chérif Kouachi, one of the brothers responsible for the deadly attack on Charlie Hebdo, was obsessed with violence, his mentor has revealed. Farid Benyettou said the pair last spoke two months ago...

By TIME Staff January 13, 2015

Hackers Flood Crayola Facebook Page With NSFW Images

"Our sincere apologies to our Facebook community for the inappropriate and offensive posts you may have seen here today"

By Dan Kedmey January 12, 2015

Five Best Ideas of the Day: January 8

1. The same features that make cities hubs for innovation may spur inequality. Smart policies can strike a balance. By Richard Florida in CityLab 2. Solar power can provide hot meals for the masses. By...

By The Aspen Institute January 8, 2015

Why You Should Change Your Amazon Password

Hackers said Friday that they leaked data associated with 13,000 accounts

By Justin Worland December 28, 2014

North Korea’s Internet Restored

The briefness of the outage suggests that the attack on North Korea's Internet was not state-sponsored, an analyst says

By Elizabeth Barber December 23, 2014

Anonymous Threatens Iggy Azalea

Anonymous is trying to leverage an alleged sex tape against a female rapper

By Elizabeth Barber December 22, 2014

Madonna Calls New Album Leak 'A Form of Terrorism'

The pop star took to social media to blast hackers

By Megan Gibson December 18, 2014

Why Social Media Users Should Never Lower Their Guard

The Election Will Still Go On, Even If Hackers Attack

Hello Games Says It Didn't Call No Man's Sky a Mistake

How Web Cams Helped Bring Down the Internet, Briefly