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Hackers Strike Newsweek’s Twitter Account
The hacking group 'Cyber Caliphate' has hijacked another victim on social media.
By Kate Taylor
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Hackers Hijack Chipotle’s Twitter Account, Tweet F-Bomb and N-Word Insults
The global burrito giant fell victim to racist trolls who changed its Twitter profile image to a swastika, then ripped into a profanity-laden tweetstorm that was beyond offensive.
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What You Need to Know About Anthem’s Massive Data Breach
Personal information for up to 80 million current and former customers of the second largest U.S. insurer are at risk.
Tech
Sometimes Hackers Just Want to Embarrass You
The fallout for a cyber attack can include a major hit to a company's reputation. Be proactive on the public-relations front.
By Eric Basu
Business News
Obama Seeks $14 Billion to Boost U.S. Cybersecurity Defenses
The goal is to better protect federal and private networks from hacking threats.
By Reuters
Tech
Better Safe Than Sorry: How Startups are Staying Protected in Cyberspace
Hackers and cyber thieves are attacking small businesses with alarming frequency. Find out how to stay safe.
By Jason Ankeny
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Does President Obama’s Bid to Bolster Cyber Security Go Far Enough?
Executives from IBM, Intel, Tanium, Exabeam, and FireEye offer their thoughts on President Obama's bid to bolster cyber security efforts.
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12 Tips to Protect Your Company Website From Hackers
Hackers, like burglars, seek easy targets. Even basic steps significantly increase your security.
By John Rampton
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4 Ways to Mount a Cyber Defense in Light of the U.S. Military’s Social-Media Hack
Just because it wasn't data or computer networks that were attacked doesn't mean it's not detrimental to your business.
Online Presence
14 Social Media Disasters That Could Strike Your Businesses
Knowing what all of these nightmares are means knowing how to prevent them.
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How to Make Sure Your Gmail Is as Secure as Possible
No one wants to deal with the stress and potential damages of having an email account hacked.
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To Fight Hackers, Obama Wants Companies to Share Threats
The U.S. president is expected to announce a renewed push for cybersecurity legislation after recent headline-grabbing hacks against companies like Sony Pictures and Home Depot.
By Reuters
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Obama to Propose New Laws to Protect Consumer Data, Privacy
The laws are aimed at protecting Americans and the trail of data they leave on smart phones, computers and other devices.
By Reuters
Tech
If 2014 Was the Year of Stolen Consumer Data, Are Corporate Secrets Next?
With more companies moving information to the cloud, we could be in for hacks in the business-to-business world.
By Tom Scearce
Business Accounting
Bitcoin Exchange Bitstamp Suspends Operations Following Hack
The world's second busiest USD Bitcoin exchange is offline after some of its operational wallets were compromised.
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Hackers’ Next Major Target: Your Smartphone
Most of the cybersecurity attacks this year were aimed at computer networks, leaving smartphones relatively unscathed. But security experts warn that is about to change.
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How Sony Employees Reacted Immediately After the Hack
Employees relied on phones and note pads to reach one another, and paychecks had to be cut manually using an old machine.
By Eugene Kim
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North Korea Had Help With Sony Hack, Investigators Say
An official close to the ongoing investigation says that some aspects of the hack were beyond North Korea's abilities.
By Reuters
Tech
3 Lessons From Sony Pictures Cautionary Tale
Here are three key takeaways from the hack, and what you can do to avoid these mistakes.
By John Ackerly
Building a Business
‘The Interview’ Earns $18 Million in Opening Weekend
The embattled film became the No. 1 online movie in Sony's history.
By Reuters
Business Operations & Logistics
How Sony Could Have Won a No-Win Situation
Sony's reaction to the cyber attack against "The Interview" caused far more harm than anything the hackers leaked.
By Steve Tobak
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‘The Interview’ Draws Sell-Out Crowds
The film opened in more than 300 movie theaters across the U.S. on Christmas Day, drawing crowds of people who said they were championing freedom of expression.
By Reuters
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Apple Releases First Automatic Security Update
The update, which will help Mac users defend against newly identified bugs, is the first update that requires no user involvement.
By Reuters
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Obama Classifies Sony Hack as Cyber Vandalism, Not ‘Act of War’
The president says the massive hack was a 'very costly' event.
By Reuters
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Staples Data Breach May Have Hit More Than 1 Million Customers
New details have been released about the retailer's October breach.
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Report: Virus That Struck Sony Wasn’t Very Complex
Entitled WIPALL, it also likely festered within the company's computers for months before wiping out all data and crashing the system within a matter of minutes.
By Geoff Weiss
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FBI: North Korean Government Was Indeed Responsible for Sony Hack
The U.S. officially says the tools and infrastructure used in the attack were similar to previous activity from North Korea.
By Reuters