North Korea apparently tried to hack Pfizer for COVID vaccine info
A South Korean lawmaker told reporters about a briefing by his nation's spy agency.
Cybersecurity
Hacker tries to poison Florida town's water supply
The hacker allegedly tried to change the sodium hydroxide in the water supply from about 100 parts per million to 11,100 parts per million.
Apple warns of "remote attacker" security threat and releases update
Apple advised users to update devices after a researcher found a security threat.
The threats arising from the massive SolarWinds hack
Cybersecurity experts discuss the national security implications of the suspected Russian breach — a "cyber virus" — that has infected the computer systems of more than 18,000 private and government customers.
Biden blasts Trump's handling of massive cyberattack
Mr. Biden spoke from Wilmington, Delaware, about the cyberattack that targeted numerous government agencies.
What we know – and don't know – about the suspected Russian hack
Cybersecurity experts say the economic, societal, and military impact of this hack cannot be overemphasized.
"Dozens" of top Treasury email accounts hacked, senator says
Senator Ron Wyden said the "full depth" of the Treasury hack "isn't known."
U.S. cybersecurity agency warns of "grave" threat from massive hack
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said that the intrusion compromised government agencies as well as "critical infrastructure."
Potentially major hack of government agencies disclosed
Treasury, Commerce Departments hit. Feds order all agencies to search their networks for signs they were affected. Russia, suspected by many experts, denies any role.
U.S. Commerce Department confirms security "breach"
The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are investigating the breach, which may have affected other government agencies.
Fired election security official sues Trump lawyer over threats
Christopher Krebs is suing after Trump attorney Joseph diGenova called for Krebs to be killed.
Chris Krebs responds to election manipulation claims
See the interview with the man President Trump fired after saying the election was secure, Sunday night on 60 Minutes.
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Why can't I vote on my phone?
Millions of Americans use mobile phones to bank, read sensitive work documents, and share personal photos with family and friends. So why can't we use them to cast ballots?
Russia, China and Iran ramping up attacks ahead of election, Microsoft warns
The hacking groups are targeting the Trump and Biden campaigns, as well as entities involved in the 2020 race, Microsoft found.
Cybersecurity expert backs mail-in voting: "You've got receipts"
Mail-in and absentee voting systems are resilient and secure because they generate paper trails that can be audited, says Chris Krebs, the top cybersecurity official for the Department of Homeland Security.
Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
"It's easy for anyone" to spread disinformation, expert warns
The U.S. needs a "joined-up government response" to disinformation, author Nina Jankowicz said.
How "disinformation campaigns" could be targeting 2020 election
"We're kind of seeing the same things that we saw in 2016, but at a much larger scale," CNET's Dan Patterson said.
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Twitter says hackers targeted 130 accounts in Bitcoin scam
Social media company said massive cyberattack this week seized control of a "small subset" of targeted accounts.
U.S., U.K. and Canada say Russian hackers are targeting COVID vaccine research
The three countries warned that the group known as APT29 — also referred to as "the Dukes" or "Cozy Bear" — was behind the attacks.
High-profile Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam
Scammers took over the accounts of moguls, politicians and celebrities, telling millions of followers to send money to a Bitcoin address.
Trump, Biden campaigns briefed on unsuccessful cyber hack attempts
Foreign actors continue to try to meddle in U.S. politics, according to the latest hack attempts.
NSA warns of new "Sandworm" cyberattacks by Russia-backed hackers
The "Sandworm" hacking team has been exploiting a serious flaw in commonly used email software to obtain "any attacker's dream access," the NSA said.
Chinese hackers are targeting U.S. COVID research, FBI and DHS warn
"The potential theft of this information jeopardizes the delivery of secure, effective, and efficient treatment options," an announcement said.
How child abusers and other criminals are exploiting COVID-19 realities
"There is no doubt that with more children online, we need to work harder to protect those children," National Crime Agency boss says.
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