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Why messaging bots are a looming security threat
How do you tell a bad bot from a good bot?
By Karissa Bell
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Feds drop New York fight with Apple because someone gave them iPhone passcode
The government is withdrawing its request for an order requiring Apple's cooperation in a New York drug case.
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Hackers steal $81 million from a bank that had no firewall
Not even Windows Defender? Come on.
By Kellen Beck
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FBI paid more than $1.3 million to iPhone hackers, says it was 'worth it'
The FBI paid hackers more than its director will make in seven years and four months on the job.
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NYPD's anti-encryption #UnlockJustice campaign fails big time
The NYPD should probably stop with the hashtag campaigns.
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Apple opens up on how it approaches security following FBI battle
A deep-dive into how Apple approaches the security of the iPhone and iOS.
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The CIA is very interested in your tweets and Instagram photos
The investments appear to reflect the CIA’s increasing focus on monitoring social media.
By Lee Fang
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Microsoft sues U.S. to inform customers of secret data requests
In the latest clash over privacy rights in the digital age, Microsoft is suing the U.S. government over a federal law that allows authorities to examine customer emails or online files without the individual's knowledge.
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The FBI isn't sure how hackers got into that San Bernardino iPhone
The FBI probably doesn't know how Israeli hackers got into a coveted iPhone belonging to a San Bernardino, California extremist, and they may never find out.
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Matthew Keys sentenced to 2 years in prison for Anonymous hack
Keys, a former social media editor, was convicted last fall of helping a hacker briefly deface an article on the Los Angeles Times' website.
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FBI paid hackers who cracked the San Bernardino iPhone, report says
They were wearing gray hats.
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The government wants to reverse an important ruling on iPhone encryption
The government still wants into that iPhone. No, the other iPhone.
By Pete Pachal
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For $5, you can find out if your S.O. is 'cheating' on Tinder
The site's creator is helping users expose infidelity, but he's also calling attention to how much information Tinder exposes about everyone.
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Turkey launches probe after hackers leak civilian data and taunt president
The size of the leak and the information disclosed puts tens of millions of people at risk of identity theft and fraud, experts said.
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New MIT research opens door for password-free Wi-Fi
Anything that rids us of unnecessary passwords should be given a chance.
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U.S. charges Iranians who allegedly hacked banks, infiltrated New York dam
An indictment, announced by Attorney General Loretta Lynch during a press conference streamed live from Washington, lists charges against seven Iranians.
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Why Belgium is the 'weakest link' in Europe’s fight against violent extremists
An ISIS attack in Brussels left at least 31 dead, injured dozens more, and exposed how vulnerable Belgium is to extremists.
By Colin Daileda & Megan Specia
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Watch this credit card skimmer attempt a heist in just three seconds
All is takes is a few seconds and your innocent faith in human kindness.
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Anonymous calls for 'total war' on Donald Trump
Hacker collective Anonymous wants to take on the Republican front-runner's "appalling actions and ideals."
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'Mr. Robot' will take on encryption and privacy in upcoming season
Award-winning hacker drama 'Mr. Robot' will return for its second season this summer, and the new episodes promise to be ripped from the headlines.
By Ariel Bogle
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iOS 9.3 will tell you loud and clear if your employer is monitoring your iPhone
This might motivate you to get a second, personal device.
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Pentagon invites hackers to come give it a try
The offer is only good for vetted experts and U.S. citizens.
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Snapchat apologizes for employee payroll data leak after phishing attack
The company claims it was an isolated incident.
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