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‘A way to quietly get around the ban it implemented’: TikTok’s FYP shows banned videos to Russians

'It’s way past time for TikTok to explain.'

On Aug 10, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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A cybersecurity expert on TikTok flagged the biggest mistakes average people make online

Jess offers advice on preserving data, protecting passwords, and where security cameras should and shouldn't be.

On Aug 3, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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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

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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

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‘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

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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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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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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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Trump lawyer calls for execution of fired election cybersecurity chief

Krebs was fired by Trump last month.

On Dec 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich