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Russia December 18, 2020

If Russia's behind hacking scheme, what is its ultimate goal?

Amid revelations about massive hacking of government and private sector systems since March and Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) probably behind it, Putin's words seemed to turn reality on its head.

Media December 18, 2020

After government hack, media mum on ex-cybersecurity chief highlighted for contradicting Trump's fraud claims

After Russia hack, media mum on ex-cybersecurity chief highlighted for contradicting Trump's fraud claims

Russia December 18, 2020

Russia hack claims: What is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)?

The hack compromised federal agencies and "critical infrastructure" in a sophisticated attack that was hard to detect and will be difficult to undo, the cybersecurity agency said in an unusual warning message Thursday. 

Security December 18, 2020

Sen. Dick Durbin says alleged Russian hack 'virtually a declaration of war'

Durbin equated the attack to "nothing short of a virtual invasion by the Russians."

Coronavirus December 17, 2020

Coronavirus causing delivery scams to rise

With the surge in home deliveries due to COVID-19 shopping restrictions, delivery scams have become the number-one cellphone fraud, according to new research.

POLITICS December 15, 2020

Russia's suspected hacking operation targeted 5 US agencies, 18K entities

Public and private agencies and businesses worldwide have been left clambering to determine if they have been hit in what could amount to one of the most extensive hacking campaigns in recent decades.

Cybercrime December 14, 2020

Long Island Jewish school’s website hacked with Nazi images, slurs

The North Shore Hebrew Academy High School’s homepage was splattered with a Swastika and clip of marching Nazi SS guards, according to the footage posted on Twitter.

Security December 9, 2020

Researchers find credit card 'skimmers' inside social media buttons

Constantly evolving credit card skimming techniques are a new threat to holiday shoppers.

Racing December 8, 2020

Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean's Instagram account hacked

Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean's Instagram account was hacked on Tuesday, along with Formula 2 driver Christian Lundegaard.

Hackers December 8, 2020

Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking: research

BOSTON (AP) — Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices — flaws that could be exploited by hackers to penetrate business and home computer networks and disrupt them.

Hackers December 4, 2020

Imprisoned hacker ordered to be released, promptly deported

In a handwritten motion from prison, Ferizi said earlier this fall that his asthma and obesity placed him at greater risk for COVID-19.