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The Web Security

Hackers make off with $13,000 in Ethereum with a BGP/DNS one-two punch

Users who got taken ignored unsigned certificate warnings

By Cal Jeffrey, April 25, 2018, 3:03 PM

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Hackers are holding Cyberpunk 2077 files for ransom, developer is not negotiating

We could be seeing some major spoilers coming for this game soon

By Cal Jeffrey, June 8, 2017, 4:00 PM 10 comments

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Minnesota judge grants warrant for a whole town's search history

By William Gayde, March 19, 2017, 7:20 AM 9 comments

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Alphabet launches lawsuit against Uber over alleged self-driving technology theft

It's been a bad couple of months for Uber

By Rob Thubron, February 24, 2017, 6:15 AM

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Razer says two prototypes were stolen from their booth at CES (Updated)

By Shawn Knight, January 9, 2017, 12:30 PM 12 comments

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Year-long payment card breach discovered at Madison Square Garden

By Shawn Knight, November 23, 2016, 1:30 PM

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Security Gaming

Hacker that allegedly stole millions in FIFA coins from EA goes on trial

By Shawn Knight, November 14, 2016, 6:30 PM 9 comments

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Kickstarter Live will help backers identify potential scammers

By Shawn Knight, November 1, 2016, 12:45 PM

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NSA contractor working for Edward Snowden's former employer charged with stealing secrets

By Rob Thubron, October 6, 2016, 10:30 AM 25 comments

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Security Electronics

Periscope ATM skimmers are undetectable from the outside

By Shawn Knight, September 14, 2016, 4:30 PM 8 comments

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Industry Security

A third of all Bitcoin exchanges have been hacked since 2009

By Shawn Knight, September 6, 2016, 12:30 PM

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More than 43 million accounts compromised in 2012 Last.fm hack

By Shawn Knight, September 2, 2016, 11:45 AM

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Apple may take a proactive approach with future iPhone theft

By Shawn Knight, August 26, 2016, 1:45 PM

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Hardware Industry

ZeniMax accuses John Carmack of theft in updated Rift lawsuit; Oculus says case has no merit

By Rob Thubron, August 23, 2016, 11:15 AM

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Eddie Bauer retail stores hit with payment card-stealing malware

By Shawn Knight, August 19, 2016, 12:00 PM

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Multiple hotel chains hit with payment card-stealing malware

By Shawn Knight, August 15, 2016, 12:00 PM 7 comments

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Industry Security

Bitfinex may spread its $72 million loss among its users

By Shawn Knight, August 5, 2016, 2:00 PM

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How Humble Bundle combats fraud

By Shawn Knight, July 27, 2016, 3:00 PM

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One in five franchise-operated Wendy's locations hit with malware that stole payment card data

By Shawn Knight, July 7, 2016, 3:00 PM 20 comments

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A well-coordinated ATM hacking spree led to the theft of $12.7 million in under two hours

By Shawn Knight, May 23, 2016, 8:15 PM 12 comments

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The Web Tech Culture

Sketchy business: Peachy Printer claims co-founder stole backer funds to build a house

By Shawn Knight, May 13, 2016, 5:30 PM 10 comments

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The Web Security

Former US Secret Service agent to plead guilty to theft of $820K in bitcoin

By Stephen Libbey, June 22, 2015, 3:45 PM 10 comments

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Industry Electronics

Jawbone lawsuit alleges Fitbit, ex-employees stole trade secrets

By Shawn Knight, May 28, 2015, 10:00 AM

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Security Tech Culture

Today is World Password Day, go change your passwords

By Shawn Knight, May 7, 2015, 4:30 PM 11 comments

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Mobile Security

Smartphone 'kill switches' are cutting down on theft in big cities

By Shawn Knight, February 11, 2015, 2:00 PM 7 comments