Cybersecurity
Latest news from the front lines of hacking and cybersecurity
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$60M in virtual currency stolen in hack
Virtual currency exchange operator in Japan says bitcoin, monacoin, and bitcoin cash stolen after server illegally accessed for transfer
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How to hack the midterm election with social media
Coordinated social media influence campaigns may be the most effective method of meddling with elections
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Justice Dept. announces charges against North Korean hacker in Sony attack
The announcement came only hours after President Trump praised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
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What can we learn from the "most devastating" cyberattack in history?
Wired investigates cyberweapon NotPetya, which paralyzed major companies and caused $10 billion in damage
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Facebook removes 652 pages linked to Iran, Russia
Facebook said it had uncovered an influence campaign, while Twitter said it removed accounts that were engaging in "coordinated manipulation"
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Hackers reportedly target PGA's servers, demand Bitcoin ransom
Golfweek is reporting the PGA of America is trying to regain control of computer servers that have kept officials from accessing files
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Hackers could use facial recognition AI to sway political campaigns
CNET senior producer Dan Patterson tells CBSN that artificial intelligence may play a role in infiltrating computers and common software
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Amazon, Google patent applications hint at devices listening more
Information obtained could be used to identify a person's desires or interests
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Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor stores hit with data breach
Chains' parent company, Canada-based Hudson's Bay Co., announced the breach of its store payment systems Sunday
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Winter Olympics "draws hackers like flies to a candle," cybersecurity expert says
During the Olympics in Beijing, London and Brazil, there were reportedly millions of attempted cyber attacks a day -- and some succeeded
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Russian accused of running Dark Web market nabbed in Thailand
U.S. has indicted alleged boss of Infraud Organization, an anonymous online forum described as "one-stop shop for cybercriminals"
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Federal law enforcement closing in on ATM "jackpotting" thieves
In the attacks, suspects get access to standalone ATMs with a key and then use computer malware to help withdraw money
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Report claims Dutch intel alerted U.S. to Russian DNC hacking
Newspaper in Netherlands says FBI was so grateful for tip-off on "Cozy Bear" hackers, they sent Dutch counterparts cake and flowers
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Analysis: Single issue remains huge threat to U.S. homeland security
Two national security experts join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain how America has evolved to the changing landscape
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Victims still reeling from Equifax data breach
Despite Equifax's promises to help, plenty of victims have struggled to regain their identities and clean up their credit reports
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Major Intel, ARM chip security flaw puts your PCs, phones at risk, researchers say
Security researchers say common processor design used by Intel and mobile chip tech designer ARM may expose sensitive data
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2 charged with hacking DC police cams in ransomware scheme
Authorities say the hackers distributed malicious software just days before President Donald Trump's inauguration
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White House says WannaCry attack was carried out by North Korea
White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert made the announcement Tuesday at the White House
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N. Korea "directly responsible" for massive cyberattack: W.H. official
"We will continue to hold accountable those who harm or threaten us ..." White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert writes
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PayPal-owned company data breach impacted 1.6M users
Company says evidence of "unauthorized access" at TIO Networks appeared during a recent investigation
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Ex-CIA official on "most scary" part of reported NSA breach
CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell explains the dangers and impact of the "catastrophic" leak
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Kaspersky Lab seeks to claw back trust with transparency initiative
Company announced Monday it's promised independent source code reviews and increased bug bounty rewards in the future
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Bug puts Wi-Fi devices at risk of being hijacked
Certain Android devices could be most at risk, a cybersecurity expert said
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Analysts say hackers are targeting U.S. energy
Symantec reports says hackers, which some have linked to Russia, have been able to infiltrate energy sector networks
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Cyber Soldiers: White-hat hackers
Cyberattacks are more prevalent than ever, and reformed hackers are often the only people who can stop their own kind
Highlights
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How to hack the midterm election with social media
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Justice Dept. announces charges against North Korean hacker in Sony attack
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What can we learn from the "most devastating" cyberattack in history?
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Facebook removes 652 pages, groups and accounts linked to Iran, Russia
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Hackers could use facial recognition AI to sway political campaigns
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