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Amazon Bans Employees From Using TikTok on Their Phones
US lawmakers have repeatedly raised security concerns over the app's Chinese ownership. Are US businesses next?Â
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6 years, 2 months ago
The Worst Hacks and Breaches of 2020 So Far
Iran, China, Russia—the gang was all here in the first half of this year. Oh, and also an unprecedented pandemic that’s been a boon for hackers.
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6 years, 2 months ago
DoNotPay Unsubscribes You From Spam—and Tries to Get You Paid
There's finally a way to get off of email lists with your privacy intact.
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6 years, 2 months ago
Hong Kong's Security Law Puts Big Tech at a Crossroads
As China exerts more power over the city, companies like Facebook and Google have stopped handing over data—for now.
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6 years, 2 months ago
Looks Like Russian Hackers Are on an Email Scam Spree
A group dubbed "Cosmic Lynx" uses surprisingly sophisticated methods—and targets big game.
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6 years, 2 months ago
Hack Brief: Hackers Are Exploiting a 5-Alarm Bug in Networking Equipment
For companies that haven't patched their BIG-IP products, it may already be too late.
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6 years, 2 months ago
Schools Already Struggled With Cybersecurity. Then Came Covid-19
A lack of dedicated funding and resources made it hard to keep data secure—and that was before classes moved almost entirely online.
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6 years, 3 months ago
New Mac Ransomware Is Even More Sinister Than It Appears
The malware known as ThiefQuest or EvilQuest also has spyware capabilities that allow it to grab passwords and credit card numbers.
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6 years, 3 months ago
Google Will Delete Your Data by Default—in 18 Months
Starting today, the search giant will make a previously opt-in auto-delete feature the norm.Â
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6 years, 3 months ago
Security News This Week: Julian Assange Faces New Conspiracy Allegations
Plus: Evil Corp hacking, an anti-encryption bill, and more of the week's top security news.
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6 years, 3 months ago