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<p>A selection of the computers, their username, and computer's name infected by the Fruitfly malware.</p>

Mac 'Fruitfly' malware variant still lurking in the wild

The Mac malware, originally discovered back in January, creates a "backdoor" that allows the controller of the malware to take over an entire computer.

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Buyers, sellers and cops on the hunt for AlphaBay's successor

After Silk Road fell, AlphaBay rose to become the largest dark web market. What will take its place now that it's gone?

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<p>Semi-automatic weapons for sale in Texas.</p>

Most weapons on the dark web come from US, study finds

New research investigates guns, explosives and ammunition available in online black markets.

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Check your phone for malicious Android apps

Google's new tool makes it easy to quickly verify you haven't installed a suspicious app.

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<p>The two largest dark web markets, Hansa (left) and AlphaBay (right) have been shut down since June 20 and July 4, respectively.</p>

Largest dark web market closed in massive government takedown

Adios, AlphaBay. US and European law enforcement agencies have slammed shut a booming online trade in drugs, weapons and stolen identities.

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5 privacy settings you should change in Windows 10

Taking back the operating system, one privacy setting at a time...

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US fully lifts ban on laptops on airplanes from Middle East

The ban has been lifted in light of "enhanced security measures" that have been put into place.

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<p>Citadel malware stole victims' financial credentials by monitoring and recording victims' keystrokes, a tactic known as keylogging. </p>

Russian man who helped develop Citadel malware gets 5 years

The malware stole personal financial information, causing more than $500 million in losses.

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<p>Take a look through the new iOS 10 Public Beta with us.</p>

Get the iOS update unless you like getting hacked via Wi-Fi

Apple released the update on Wednesday to stop an exploit that targeted open Wi-Fi signals.

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<p>Millions of connected devices, including security cameras, are affected by this bug.</p>

Millions of IoT devices are vulnerable to widespread bug

Researchers find a flaw that could let hackers take over millions of security cameras and other connected devices.

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<p>The Ninebot by Segway miniPro is a high-end hoverboard with unusual features including a steering column and Bluetooth remote.</p>

Hackers can hijack your connected hoverboard

It's not as serious as taking over a connected car, but a hacked hoverboard can lead to amusing but painful hijinks.

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A $945 class teaches online scammers of the future

The six-week seminar works just like other online courses, with tuition, alumni testimonials and real instructors.

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