Chinese hackers exploit Microsoft software bug to steal U.S. data

Targets include American universities, defense contractors, law firms and infectious-disease researchers.

• Mar 3, 2021

Google to stop letting advertisers track users across the open internet

Search giant is phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome, but will still personalize ads using technologies it calls less invasive.

• Mar 3, 2021

Apple to make it harder for apps to track iPhone users

The long-awaited change will make it harder for iPhone apps like Facebook and Google to track users.

• Jan 28, 2021

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.

• Jan 3, 2021

Biden blasts Trump's handling of massive cyberattack

Mr. Biden spoke from Wilmington, Delaware, about the cyberattack that targeted numerous government agencies.

• Dec 22, 2020

"Dozens" of top Treasury email accounts hacked, senator says

Senator Ron Wyden said the "full depth" of the Treasury hack "isn't known."

• Dec 22, 2020

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.

• Dec 14, 2020

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.

• Dec 13, 2020

Toys that spy on kids and coffee makers that track your habits

Group says array of products have security and privacy issues, from smart coffee makers to connected toy kitchens.

• Nov 20, 2020

What is TikTok? And what does President Trump have to do with it?

Why are there so many fears about a video app? And are they well founded? Here's what you should know.

• Oct 1, 2020

Private equity wants to own your DNA

It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.

• Aug 7, 2020

Trump campaign app is tapping a "gold mine" of data about Americans

Diehard supporters of the presidential candidates are giving away their friends' info without asking for permission.

• Jul 18, 2020

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.

• Jul 17, 2020

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.

• Jul 16, 2020

Wary public urged to use smartphone tech to track COVID-19 exposure

Downloadable apps and operating system updates can help public health officials measure the spread of coronavirus, if a wary public "opts in"

• Jun 15, 2020

Amazon pauses police use of its facial recognition software for year

The company said it hopes Congress will pass a law governing responsible use of the technology.

• Jun 11, 2020

As workers return to jobs, "stakes have never been higher"

Managers may be used to decisions that determine the life or death of a company. But the life or death of an employee?

• May 25, 2020

Bots are spreading COVID-19 misinformation

Bots have dominated the Twitter discussion about "reopening America," tech researchers say.

• May 21, 2020

Facebook follows Zoom boom with new video chat app

Facebook says its new Messenger Rooms group chat feature will be "very secure and encrypted."

• May 5, 2020

Hackers may be using viral senior photo Facebook posts against you

"Once your data is in the wild, it stays in the wild and can be used by any number of unscrupulous characters," said CNET's Dan Patterson.

• Apr 15, 2020

Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings

Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.

• Apr 3, 2020

Marriott reveals second big data breach in two years

Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.

• Mar 31, 2020

Google secretly monitors millions of schoolkids: lawsuit

New Mexico AG claims the company uses its dominance in educational software to track millions of future customers.

• Feb 21, 2020

Job hunters face a new hurdle: Impressing AI

Artificial intelligence is increasingly deciding whether you're fit for a job, but some experts call it "snake oil."

• Feb 20, 2020

Your hacked Wawa data now for sale on dark web

Wawa admitted that people's personal data are being peddled and urged customers to monitor their bank transactions.

• Jan 29, 2020

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