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The Trump Administration Continues to Erode Election Security Sep 16, 2020

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The DHS, the DOJ, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have all had recent controversies that bode poorly for electoral integrity.

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A DHS Official Says He Was Punished for Not Pushing Trump's Agenda Sep 15, 2020

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Brian Murphy says he was pressured to alter reports on Russia and white supremacy—and that he was fired for refusing to budge.

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Kids' Smartwatches Are a Security Nightmare Despite Years of Warnings Sep 14, 2020

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Five out of six brands tested by researchers would have allowed hackers to track kids—and in some cases eavesdrop on them.

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The FBI Botched Its DNC Hack Warning in 2016—but Says It Won’t Next Time Sep 11, 2020

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Facing looming election threats and a ransomware epidemic, the bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims.

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Apple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS Sep 10, 2020

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The ubiquitous Shlayer adware has picked up a new trick, slipping past Cupertino's “notarization” defenses for the first time.

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A Former Uber Exec's Indictment Is a Warning Shot Sep 09, 2020

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Prosecutors allege that former Uber security chief Joseph Sullivan covered up a major breach, in the first high-profile case of its kind.

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Porn Sites Still Won’t Take Down Nonconsensual Deepfakes Sep 08, 2020

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The videos are racking up millions of views. Meanwhile, for victims, the legal options aren’t keeping up with the technology

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How to Protect the Data on Your Laptop Sep 07, 2020

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Your laptop is a treasure trove of personal and sensitive information—make sure it's as secure as it can be.

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A New Botnet Is Covertly Targeting Millions of Servers Sep 04, 2020

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FritzFrog has been used to try and infiltrate government agencies, banks, telecom companies, and universities across the US and Europe.

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Ransomware Has Gone Corporate. Where Will It End? Sep 03, 2020

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The DarkSide operators are just the latest group to adopt a veneer of professionalism—while at the same time escalating the consequences of their attacks.

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