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cybersecurity

magnifying glass looking at cyber USA capitol building

The FBI conducted 3.4 million warrantless data searches on Americans last year

The report is the first of its kind.

On May 2, 2022 by David Covucci

Tech
Two security cameras and mobile phone with Arab League flag ripped to reveal rainbow watercolor painting

How police persecute the LGBTQ community—and how big tech can help its most vulnerable users

'They're forcing their way to them manually, very easily.'

On Apr 13, 2022 by Viola Stefanello

Tech
Federal Bureau of Investigation sign on wall (l) Lock and keys of keyboard (r)

‘This domain has been seized’: FBI brings down notorious hacking forum

RaidForums was used for years to buy and sell stolen and hacked data.

On Apr 12, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

New policy requires federal agencies to immediately assess national security threat of cyberattacks

Critical industries will be expected to report attacks faster.

On Dec 10, 2021 by Grace Ferguson

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online banking guide

How to stay safe while banking (and buying) online

Financial security you can bank on.

On Nov 19, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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a key breaks through the screen of a phone

Easy tips and habits to protect your messages

What happens in the DMs, should stay in the DMs.

On Nov 18, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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A man in a mask stands watching as someone uses their mobile phone

The definitive guide to protecting your private information online

How to keep your info secure in the data breach era.

On Nov 16, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
A person holding a smartphone in front of the T-Mobile logo.

T-Mobile investigating alleged data breach affecting 100 million users

The phone carrier says it is 'actively investigating' the claim.

On Aug 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
A person at a computer carrying out a cyber attack in the dark.

New bill wants to make sure major cyberattacks are reported right away

The bill would require notifications within 24 hours.

On Jul 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Rep. Mo Brooks speaking in Congress. Next to him is a screenshot of a tweet where he inadvertently included his Gmail password in a photo.

Congressman tweets photo of his Gmail password—and it’s still up

'Nothing like writing your passwords down like a moron and tweeting them to the world.'

On Jun 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
President Joe Biden signing a document in the Oval Office.

Biden requires government to use 2-factor authentication in wake of pipeline hack

The order comes in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack.

On May 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
A cartoon digital lock.

Hacked fuel pipeline company had an open position for a cybersecurity manager all last month

A tweet about the job posting has led to a myriad of jokes.

On May 12, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Chris Krebs Joe diGenova Trump

Trump lawyer calls for execution of fired election cybersecurity chief

Krebs was fired by Trump last month.

On Dec 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Chris Krebs Donald Trump CISA

Trump fires election cybersecurity director after he tweets elections were secure

Democrats criticized Trump's decision.

On Nov 18, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
tyler technologies

Software firm used by election officials hacked a day after FBI warning

Here's what we know.

On Sep 24, 2020 by Kahron Spearman

Tech

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