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TikTok Does Not Pose Overt Threat to U.S. National Security, Researchers Say
Cybersecurity researchers said TikTok's underlying computer code does not pose a national security threat to the U.S.
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Avoiding Coronavirus Infections to the Email
Cybercriminals go phishing with COVID lures.
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New Wave of 'Hacktivism' Adds Twist to Cybersecurity Woes
Activist hackers looking to make political statements constitute emerging threats to U.S. cybersecurity.
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A Vaccine Passport Is the New Golden Ticket as the World Reopens
Companies and countries that depend on travel or large gatherings are counting on a totally unproven concept.
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Safety Concerns Determine Level of Public Support for Driverless Vehicles, Finds NTU Singapore Study
Researchers in Singapore found that support for autonomous vehicle adoption generally is based on perceptions of safety issues.
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Newly-Wormable Windows Botnet Ballooning in Size
Researchers say a botnet targeting Windows devices is expanding, due to a new infection method that lets malware spread between computers with weak passwords.
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Identifying Banknote Fingerprints Can Stop Counterfeits on Streets
Researchers said a technique called Polymer Substrate Fingerprinting could be used to identify the unique, unclonable “fingerprints” of Bank of England banknotes...
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New Software Vendor Standards Coming Within Weeks, CISA Head Says
The White House is leading an interagency effort focused on software development that will determine federal procurement of information technology.
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What a Gambling App Knows About You
Sky Bet, the most popular gambling app in Britain, compiled extensive records about a user, tracking him in ways he never imagined.
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Ransomwared Bank Tells Customers It Lost Their SSNs
A data breach that already hit bank employees just got much worse.
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The Cybersecurity 202: DHS Official Promises Help for States Struggling with Digital Attacks on Critical Services
Even as federal officials and Microsoft race to contain a recebt breach, stakeholders need to make certain they are no longer compromised, to prevent follow-up...
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The Worsening State of Ransomware
Sophisticated, dangerous ransomware is the new normal … and there is no simple fix.
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How AI Can Help Curb Traffic Accidents in Cities
An interdisciplinary research team led by Spain's Universitat Oberta de Catalunya is leveraging artificial intelligence to reduce traffic accidents in cities.
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U.S. Grid at Rising Risk to Cyberattack, Says GAO
The U.S. Government Accountability Office says that distribution systems within the country's electrical grid are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattack
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Carmakers Strive to Stay Ahead of Hackers
The effects of a breach of a car, or fleet, could be devastating. Auto manufacturers and suppliers have aggressive plans, and a lot of firewalls.
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Massive Hacks Linked to Russia, China Exploited U.S. Internet Security Gap
A new report found hackers targeting servers running Microsoft Exchange software used U.S.-based computers from at least four service providers.
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Researchers Explore Possibilities for Ultra-Secure Gun Registry
Brown University computer scientists have proposed an ultra-secure, decentralized firearm registry database that allays privacy concerns with encryption.
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California Passes Regulation Banning 'Dark Patterns' Under Landmark Privacy Law
New rules enacted under California's Consumer Privacy Act bar dark patterns, underhanded practices that encourage users to behave atypically.
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Coming 'Vaccine Passports' Aim for Simplicity
Developers of the first digital "vaccine passports" for post-pandemic travel said the applications are designed for ease of use.
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