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Nuclear Weapons Agency Hacked in Cyber-Attack
An investigation has found the hack didn’t affect “mission-essential national security functions,” a Department of Energy spokesperson said in a statement.
By William Turton, Michael Riley and Jennifer Jacobs / Bloomberg
December 17, 2020
The Inside Story of Signal
Signal is the go-to app for protesters, whistleblowers, and dissidents. As its profile grows, how can it maintain its commitment to privacy?
By Billy Perrigo
September 25, 2020
Twitter Says Hackers Targeted 130 Accounts in Cyber-Attack
Twitter is grappling with the worst security breach in its 14-year history
By Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg
July 17, 2020
Anonymous Vows to Hack Minneapolis Police Over George Floyd Death
Websites for the police department and the city of Minneapolis were temporarily inaccessible on Saturday
By Kartikay Mehrotra / Bloomberg
May 31, 2020
Key U.S. Health Agency Suffers Cyberattack Amid Coronavirus
It was apparently meant to impede the country's COVID-19 efforts
By Shira Stein and Jennifer Jacobs / Bloomberg
March 16, 2020
Should You Reconsider Using WhatsApp After the Jeff Bezos Hack? Probably Not
Experts say everyday WhatsApp users probably don't need to worry about it
By Patrick Lucas Austin
January 24, 2020
Ring Recommends Users Update Their Home Security System Passwords After String of Hacking Incidents
Hackers were able to gain control — and in some cases, speak through — Ring security cameras
By Josiah Bates
December 12, 2019
Google Researchers Found an Extremely Nasty iPhone Security Flaw
Apple fixed the problem with a security patch
By Ali Ingersoll / Bloomberg
August 30, 2019
'It Is Absurd.' Data Breaches Show it's Time to Rethink How We Use Social Security Numbers, Experts Say
Justin Rice is sick of being on the phone. After having his family’s personal information exposed after the 2017 Equifax breach, Rice had to cancel about $3,000 in fraudulent transactions, and, along with his wife,...
By Patrick Lucas Austin
August 5, 2019
Should You Use a VPN for Internet Privacy? That Depends, Experts Say
And how to pick the right VPN for you
By Patrick Lucas Austin
July 26, 2019
The U.K.'s Version of the NSA Wants Access to Encrypted Chats. Here's How it Would Work
It’s not the first time the British government has taken aim at encrypted communication
By Paulo Garcia, Carleton University / The Conversation
July 12, 2019
WhatsApp Security Flaw: How to Update Your App
The latest version fixes a recently-discovered security flaw
By Patrick Lucas Austin
May 14, 2019
Russia and China Are Widening the Rift Between U.S. and Europe
“If a wedge opens up, you exploit it. You drive it as deep as you can.”
By Simon Shuster / Munich
February 18, 2019
WhatsApp Fights Fake News With Forwarding Restrictions
The company first rolled out the new restrictions for users in India last year
By Rachel E. Greenspan
January 21, 2019
What Marriott Customers Should Do About Data Breach
Hundreds of millions of people's sensitive information has been lost
By Billy Perrigo
November 30, 2018
500 Million Marriott Customers Affected in Massive Data Breach
The attack included some passport numbers and credit card information
By Bloomberg
November 30, 2018
Why Trust Facebook? It's a Hard Question for Mark Zuckerberg to Answer
The social media giant has a list of problems that keeps growing
By Katy Steinmetz
September 28, 2018
Nicaragua Is Heading Down the Same Dark Path as Venezuela
While the world watches Venezuela’s slow, cancerous death, Nicaragua is in full cardiac arrest
By Margarita Herdocia
June 13, 2018
Retailers Drop 'CloudPets' Smart Toys Amid Hacking Concerns
Amazon and Ebay are among retailers abandoning the product
By Casey Quackenbush
June 7, 2018
Experts Say Drones Pose a National Security Threat — and We Aren’t Ready
Officials say they’re in a race against time
By W.J. Hennigan
May 31, 2018
Data Breach Exposes 150 Million MyFitnessPal Accounts
The company is recommending users change their passwords immediately
By Lisa Marie Segarra
March 30, 2018
The Nuclear 'Doomsday Clock' Is the Closest to Midnight It's Been Since the Cold War
The world moved closer to an existential catastrophe this year as the threat of nuclear warfare escalated, bringing the symbolic Doomsday Clock two minutes away from midnight, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists said Thursday....
By Justin Worland
January 25, 2018
The Doomsday Clock Just Moved Closer to Midnight. Here's What You Need to Know
They say the world is as close to catastrophe as it has been in the nuclear age
By Katie Reilly
January 24, 2018
You Should Update Your Mac Right Now
It fixes a problem that let people access your computer without a password
By Lisa Eadicicco
November 29, 2017
Noises Are Not From Missing Argentine Submarine, Says Navy
The submarine, with a crew of 44, went missing after reporting a failure in its battery system
By Casey Quackenbush
November 20, 2017
China's New Silk Road Is a Challenge for Washington
China's Belt and Road Initiative stands to boost Beijing's geopolitical clout as the U.S. retreats from its global leadership role
By Charlie Campbell / Khorgos
October 23, 2017
Sleep Deprivation Can Rapidly Reduce Depression
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
September 20, 2017
Instagram Bug Gave Hackers Data on 'High-Profile' Users
Instagram warned verified users
By Mahita Gajanan
August 30, 2017
Tech Firm Fights Warrant Demanding Anti-Trump User Data
DreamHost said the request was an overreach
By Feliz Solomon
August 15, 2017
Report Says ISIS Used eBay to Send Money to a U.S. Operative
FBI investigators allege an American operative pretended to sell printers online
By Feliz Solomon
August 11, 2017
Why Social Media Users Should Never Lower Their Guard
Never automatically accept a friend request from anyone
By Tim Bajarin
August 7, 2017
How Surveillance Could Turn You Into a Second-Class Citizen
Surveillance used to be expensive. Even just a few years ago, tailing a person’s movements around the clock required rotating shifts of personnel devoted full-time to the task. Not any more, though. Governments can track...
By Jonathan Weinberg, Wayne State University / The Conversation
July 22, 2017
How to Protect Yourself Against a Ransomware Attack
Recently, a massive ransomware attack using stolen NSA hacking tools disabled an estimated 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries. The ransomware, known as WannaCry, severely affected organizations around the globe, including , the British...
By Josh Kirschner / Techlicious
July 21, 2017
3 Ways to Protect Your Data in the Cloud
Stay safe no matter where you keep your files and photos
By Jeff John Roberts
June 30, 2017
Terrorists Have Been All Too Effective by Air and Land. What If They Hit by Sea?
It has famously been said that the devastating 9/11 attacks were not a failure of intelligence but a failure of imagination. We simply were unable to conceive of al-Qaeda terrorists' turning commercial aircraft into a...
By James Stavridis
June 29, 2017
5 Democratic Reps: The U.S. Can Turn Putinism Into An Opportunity
By fighting Russian interference, America and the world can show democracy's power
By Reps. Adam Smith, Seth Moulton, Stephanie Murphy, Ruben Gallego and Joe Courtney
June 27, 2017
Privacy Advocates Warn About Airport Security Book Searches
The TSA was testing the new procedure
By Maya Rhodan
June 26, 2017
Britain Comes Under Attack at a Turning Point
The device was apparently a crude collage of household items, nuts, screws and bolts packed around 2 lb. of explosives. Like its creator, it appears to have been made in Britain. At about 10:30 p.m....
By Dan Stewart / London
May 25, 2017
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
May 15, 2017
This Is Why Women Outlive Men
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
May 5, 2017
Federal Government to Reimburse Cities for Protecting President Trump
New York City spends more than $127,000 a day
By Maya Rhodan
May 1, 2017
Unmasking and Leaks: Trump's Russia Retort
As the FBI continues its probe into contacts between Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia, the President is advancing his own investigation of sorts. On April 5, a month after falsely alleging that President Obama...
By Massimo Calabresi
April 6, 2017
The Connection Between the Global Gag Rule and Extremism
'This policy will increase gender inequality. Gender inequality can fuel extremism. Extremism fuels terrorism.'
By Elizabeth Weingarten
March 31, 2017
Do You Know How Much Private Information You Give Away Every Day?
Fixing Internet privacy requires more than individual actions
By Manoush Zomorodi
March 29, 2017
U.S. Security Depends on Keeping State Dept. Strong
In military parlance, a "missing man" formation is a poignant aerial tribute to a fallen comrade. A group of jets come flying toward the crowd, and suddenly one of them shears off into the sunset,...
By James Stavridis
March 16, 2017
7 Tips to Prevent Your Gadgets From Spying on You
Stay safe from hackers with these quick tips
By Lisa Eadicicco
March 13, 2017
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