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Cyber hacks
Kidnapping and extortion insurance — for your computer
by
Ben Johnson
and Olga Oksman
Jun 30, 2017
Insurance companies are offering cyber polices for when your data is the hostage.
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Yahoo confirms hack of 500 million user accounts
Sep 22, 2016
The company says the stolen information relates to a “state-sponsored actor.”
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Kids start honing their cybersecurity skills early
by
Sam Harnett
Jan 7, 2016
This after-school program is training kids in cybersecurity at a young age
Cybersecurity bill divides business community
Oct 26, 2015
The Senate is expected to vote soon on a long-delayed cybersecurity bill.
When it comes to hacking, the aim isn't always fraud
by
Nova Safo
Oct 2, 2015
It's to sell your information to others, who want to use it for espionage.
How data breaches are like the flu
by
Adriene Hill
Jun 12, 2015
Companies have decided that cyber crime is a fact of life.
Congress pushes for cybersecurity overhaul
Apr 22, 2015
After years of trying, Congress is close to passing a cybersecurity bill.
For public good, not for profit.
Hackers steal up to $1 billion from banks
Feb 16, 2015
An international hacking ring took millions from dozens of banks over a year.
Tech IRL: When hacking does good at Google
by
Seth Kelley
Feb 6, 2015
Google's "white-hat" hacker Parisa Tabriz fights the good fight.
Staying ahead of the curve on cyberthreats
Dec 29, 2014
Is it time to invest in open security architecture?