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Hackers exploited Tor exit relays to generate bitcoin: research

The attackers regained control of relays after Tor's oversees kicked them off, according to the research.

Aug 11, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas

MoFi Networks — The research points to a longstanding yet unresolved issue: how to incentivize security among vendors who sell routers in a market that prizes affordability and convenience. (Getty)

New Wi-Fi chip bug affects everything from Amazon’s Echo to home routers

An estimated 1 billion devices are affected.

Feb 26, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas

European Union flags sit outside the EU headquarters. (Getty)

Political parties are still struggling with cybersecurity basics

With international elections approaching, researchers assessed parties' digital readiness.

May 21, 2019 By Shannon Vavra

Pentagon lays out plan to secure websites in response to lawmaker inquiry

CIO Dana Deasy lays out the department's plan in response to Sen. Ron Wyden, who raised concerna about the security of DOD's many public-facing sites.

Jul 25, 2018 By Zaid Shoorbajee

skimmer, sniffer, payment card, credit card, debit card, point of sale — (Getty Images)

Newly uncovered malware uses DNS requests to siphon credit card data

Normally, point-of-sale malware uses HTTP requests to exfiltrate data. Using DNS requests allows attackers to avoid detection.

Feb 8, 2018 By Zaid Shoorbajee

Google: HTTPS use continues to soar

More than half of pages loaded and two-thirds of total time spent by Chrome desktop users occur via HTTPS, according to Google

Nov 4, 2016