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Elon Musk: AI Could Destroy the Internet
Let's be honest, that's a surprise to no one.
By Nina Zipkin
Online Presence
5 Ways to Keep Your Social Media Accounts Safe From Hackers
Taking even the most basic security steps makes it far less likely hackers will make the effort to break in.
Building a Business
Feds to Car Makers: Make Sure You’re Ready for Cyberattacks
The DOT's best practices aim to reduce the probability of a cyberattack or mitigate a successful intrusion.
Building a Business
Sri Lankan Student Hacks President’s Website to Delay Exam
That's one way to get out of a test.
Building a Business
Cyber Threat Grows for Bitcoin Exchanges
When hackers penetrated a secure authentication system at a bitcoin exchange called Bitfinex earlier this month, they stole about $70 million worth of the virtual currency.
By Reuters
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Hacking Group Claims to Offer Cyber-Weapons in Online Auction
Hackers going by the name Shadow Brokers said on Monday they will auction stolen surveillance tools they say were used by a cyber group linked to the U.S. National Security Agency.
By Reuters
Building a Business
The Good and the Terrifying Things at Black Hat 2016
Car hacks, cash-spewing ATMs, Apple's special blenders and computers generating Taylor Swift songs were just a few of the things at Black Hat 2016.
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Hackers Breach Hundreds of Thousands of Cash Registers
A security researcher said the breach appears to have originated from a Russian cybercrime syndicate.
By Tom Brant
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Be Afraid! 8 New Hacks From the Black Hat Conference That Should Scare You.
At this year's Black Hat Conference, hackers gathered to share their dirtiest hacking secrets. Here's what you can learn from them.
By Grace Reader
Building a Business
A Peek Inside the Black Hat Network Operations Center
The default hotel network may be fine for a pet supply vendor conference, but Black Hat is a different story.
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Hackers Claim Responsibility for Attack on Pokemon Go Servers
Hacking team OurMine claims responsibility for knocking the game's servers offline over the weekend.
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FCA To Offer Rewards To Hackers Who Help It Find Security Flaws
FCA's move comes a year after independent cybersecurity researchers used a wireless connection to turn off a Jeep Cherokee's engine.
By Reuters
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Wendy’s Says Hackers Stole Card Data in Breach Disclosed in January
Hackers stole "cardholder name, credit or debit card number, expiration date, cardholder verification value, and service code," among other data, the company said earlier on Thursday.
By Reuters
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CEO of Infidelity Website Ashley Madison Apologizes as it Faces FTC Probe
The breach, which exposed the personal details of millions who signed up for the site with the slogan 'Life is short. Have an affair,' cost Avid Life Media more than a quarter of its revenue.
By Reuters
Business Operations & Logistics
This Expert Hacker Shares the Secrets to Making Your Travel Safe From Cyber Attacks
Black Hat and Def Con founder Jeff Moss shares with us five tips on keeping your devices safe while on the go.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Google May Be Making Its Own Smartphone — Start Up Your Day Roundup
Plus: A woman looks to turn $9 into $100,000 with PresidentTrump.com.
By Grace Reader
Tech
4 Strategies Small Businesses Can Use To Avoid a Data Breach
Hackers are getting more sophisticated. Make it a priority to protect your customers and employees by knowing your risks and taking the appropriate steps to safeguard your business.
By Adam Levin
Building a Business
Twitter Locks ‘Millions’ of Accounts With Exposed Passwords
If your account is vulnerable then you should've already been notified; so if your inbox is empty and you can still sign in then you don't have anything (more than usual) to worry about.
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter and Pinterest Were Hacked, His Simple Password Revealed
The not-from Zuckerberg tweet on his timeline suggests that the Facebook CEO's password was simply 'dadada,' and it told anyone reading to simply direct message the account to obtain additional proof of the hack.
By David Murphy
Building a Business
Fed Records Show Dozens of Cybersecurity Breaches
The U.S. Federal Reserve detected more than 50 cyber breaches between 2011 and 2015, with several incidents described internally as "espionage," according to Fed records.
By Reuters
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Battling Cyber Threats Begins With Employee Education
Even the best of software and technology is useless without appropriate human training.
By Kelly Ricker
Tech
The Security Threats Small Businesses Must Keep Their Eyes On
To ensure small-business owners are equipped with the tools and resources needed to stay protected, we asked a number of experts what security threats SMBs face and how to remain safe.
Business Operations & Logistics
Expert Hacker Shares 3 Ways Small Businesses Can Minimize Cybersecurity Threats
Def Con and Black Hat founder Jeff Moss weighs in with his advice for startup founders on how to avoid being hacked.
By Nina Zipkin
Tech
For Entrepreneurs Looking to Disrupt the Internet of Things Industry, Here is How to Ensure Customers Feel Safe Using Your Products
For the full potential of the Internet and IoT devices to be realized, we must demonstrate both can be properly secured and that we can protect the privacy of those who use them.
By Gary Davis
Building a Business
Why You Should Change Your LinkedIn Password Now
More than 6 million member passwords were stolen when LinkedIn was hacked in 2012, more than originally thought.
By Reuters
Tech
What Small Businesses Need to Know About the Future of Cybersecurity and Hackers
With estimates ranging from 20 to 50 billion connected devices coming online between now and 2020, the attack surface is expanding at an exponential rate.
By Gary Davis