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Security expert on TikTok tells you what to do if you are worried about the T-Mobile hack

This is the fifth such attack on T-Mobile data in four years.

On Aug 19, 2021 by Phil West

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Group dedicated to exposing Chinese government secrets begins countdown for reveal this week

The group has initiated a five-day countdown for its next release.

On May 3, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Hackers threaten to release names of police informants unless ransom met

The ransomware group have given police three days to comply.

On Apr 27, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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After blaming hacker for ‘Islamic State’ tweet, U.S. special forces admits it was its own screw-up

A tweet with the words 'Afghanistan' and 'Islamic State' stirred confusion online.

On Apr 26, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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New malware makes drone hijacking a reality

Maldrone makes it possible for drones to escape from their owners.

On Jan 28, 2015 by Taylor Hatmaker

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You can rate and review police officers on a new site called CopScore

Will you use it?

On Jan 23, 2015 by Jam Kotenko

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Techies are trying to one up each other with Tinder hacks

No Tinder account is safe from the hacking these techies have wrought. 

On Aug 15, 2014 by Greg Seals

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Is Hacker News censoring discourse about sexual assault?

Hacker News's latest attempt at discourse takes down a woman's story of sexual assault.

On Oct 14, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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Unfurlough.us: A freelance job board for furloughed government workers

A new project helps government workers use their skills during the shutdown.

On Oct 4, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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The 10 most popular Hacker News posts of all time

Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Google Reader make the top 10.

On Sep 9, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Let’s try to talk about Adria Richards like adults, OK?

In today's Dotted Lines, we hear some #realtalk about Adria Richards, Steubenville's Jane Doe, and social media sexism. Then a baby imitates the Hulk.

On Mar 21, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman

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The Web mourns hacker activist Aaron Swartz

Just 26, the open Web pioneer was facing felony hacking charges from the Department of Justice.

On Jan 12, 2013 by Kevin Morris